Board of Directors

Matthew McKinley is a licensed mental health counselor and lifelong artist who brings clinical insight and creative vision to the board. A dedicated student of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, he approaches community work with mindfulness and care. His passion for both technology and the arts makes him a vital bridge between LHAC's programming and the people it serves.

Chrissy Butler is a Cleveland-based community advocate and technology enthusiast with a background in UX development. As Vice Chair, Chrissy guides LHAC's strategic direction and helps deepen its community involvement bringing new and exciting technology to the arts.

Marie Bray is a lifelong entrepreneur whose legacy is woven into the walls of LongHouse itself. Alongside her husband Robert Sr., she purchased and transformed a derelict Buckeye Rd. building into a thriving community space — doing much of the renovation work with their own hands. Her decades of investment and entrepreneurial spirit remain the foundation of everything LHAC stands for.

James Quarles is a Cleveland-born artist and CCAD graduate specializing in painting, graphic design, and illustration. With a style bridging pop art and folklore, he uses bold color and meticulous detail to engage in social commentary — working as a muralist, graphic designer for music and arts organizations, and advocate through visual expression. Inspired by Emory Douglas and Shel Silverstein, his work transforms spaces and challenges perspectives.