Cultivating Beauty. Growing Impact. Since 1912.
Cultivating Beauty. Growing Impact. Since 1912.
For more than a century, the Garden Club of Cleveland has been shaped by the vision, dedication, and leadership of its members. Each generation has built upon the work of those who came before, carrying forward a shared commitment to horticultural excellence, conservation, education, and civic beautification.
Today, our leadership continues that tradition, guiding the Club with thoughtful stewardship, a spirit of collaboration, and a deep appreciation for the community we serve. Together, our past and present leaders reflect an enduring legacy of service—and a commitment to cultivating a more beautiful Cleveland for generations to come.
Seeding Growth Grant Program – Charitable Outreach
Brooke Slater
Civic
Gina Cody, Chair
Liz Patterson, Assistant Chair
Floral Design
Karen Swift, Chair
Kathryn Meals, Assistant Chair
Conservation
Margaux Murphy, Chair
Sarah Hollington, Assistant Chair
Communications / Public Relations
Beth Sheeler, Chair
Photography
Lydia Harrington, Chair
Chloe Seelbach, Assistant Chair
Hospitality
Cari Ross, Chair
Muffy Boland, Assistant Chair
Membership
Nicole Twells, Chair
Jane Hargraft, Assistant Chair
Nominating
CeCe Graham
Legal Counsel
Julie Cronin
Holden Forests & Gardens
Holiday Coordinator Pegg Lencewicz
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Claudia Fulton
Cleveland Public Square
Lucy Weller
Greens Workshop
Robbin Garcia
Susan Paul
Nadia Schroth
Harvest Boutique Charitable Fundraiser
CeCe Graham
Beth Sheeler
Catherine Sullivan
Archives
Deb Fitzgerald
Peony Fund
Carolyn Batcheller
Claudia Fulton
Visiting Gardens
Muffy Boland
Kristi Webster
Garden History & Design
Kristine Bryan
Jean Frazier Workshop
Margaux Murphy
Investment Chair
Kristine Bryan
GCA and Grosscup Scholarship Fund Committee (GCC & SLGC)
Brooke Slater
Awards
Deb Fitzgerald
GCA Administrator
Karen Swift
Nominating
CeCe Graham
GCA Founders Fund
Nancy Sogg
Mrs. Andrew Squire 1912-1914
Mrs. John E. Newell 1914-1916
Mrs. Max McMurray 1916-1920
Mrs. John E. Newell 1920-1923
Mrs. Henry P. McIntosh 1923-1925
Mrs. John Sherwin 1925-1930
Mrs. William G. Mather 1930-1933
Mrs. Windsor T. White 1933-1938
Mrs. Fayette Brown 1938-1940
Mrs. John A. Hadden 1940-1942
Mrs. Rueben Hitchcock 1942-1944
Mrs. John B. Dempsey 1944-1946
Mrs. Frank C. Newcomer 1946-1948
Mrs. Daniel B. Ford 1948-1950
Mrs. George Barnes 1950-1952
Mrs. Raymond T. Kelsey 1952-1954
(Mrs. Charles J. Paterson)
Mrs. Joseph T. Wearn 1954-1956
Mrs. R. Henry Norweb 1956-1958
Mrs. Lawrence Hitchcock 1958-1960
Mrs. Benjamin P. Bole, Jr 1960-1962
Mrs. George H. P. Lacey 1962-1964
Mrs. Kenyon C. Bolton 1964-1966
Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Jr. 1966-1968
Mrs. Robert C. Webster 1968-1970
Mrs. Gordon C. Meacham 1979-1981
Mrs. Nelson S. Talbot 1981-1983
Mrs. Robert R. Lucas 1983-1985
Mrs. Thomas A. Quintrell 1985-1987
Mary Conway (Mrs. William E.) 1987-1989
Marcie Thompson (Mrs. W. Hayden) 1989-1991
Marcie Thompson (Mrs. W. Hayden) 1989-1991
Sally Neville (Mrs. Francis W.) 1991-1993
Penny Theis (Mrs. Stuart H.) 1993-1995
Deb Nash (Mrs. Clyde L., Jr.) 1995-1997
Anne Barnes (Mrs. William, IV) 1997-1999
Connie Norweb Abbey (Mrs. Paul R.) 1999-2001
Connie Norweb Abbey (Mrs. Paul R.) 1999-2001
Betsi Morris (Mrs. Warren S.) 2001-2003
Gene Rucker (Mrs. James B. Jr.) 2003-2005
Carolyn Batcheller (Mrs. William G.) 2005-2007
Claudia Fulton (Mrs. David C. Jr.) 2007-2009
Mary Reynolds (Mrs. Timothy) 2009-2011
Mary Reynolds (Mrs. Timothy) 2009-2011
Lynn C. Shiverick (Mrs. Reginald) 2011-2013
Emily Anthony Garratt (Mrs. David M.) 2013-2015
Lisa V. McConnell (Mrs. C. Craig, Jr.) 2015-2017
Dale R. Naylor (Mrs. James B., IV) 2017-2019
Laura Fulton Pinnick (Mrs.Theodore) 2019-2021
Laura Fulton Pinnick (Mrs.Theodore) 2019-2021
Deborah M. Fitzgerald (Mrs. Gary T.) 2021-2023
Alisa “CeCe” Graham (Mrs. Thomas) 2023-2025