Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) is the result of a thriving unique public-private, long-standing partnership of public ownership by Greenville County Schools and corporate and private donations through RMSC Association, its supporting nonprofit 501©3 organization.
Since 1983, Roper Mountain Science Center Association has operated with its mission to support the long-term sustainability of RMSC through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering. Managed by a Board of Directors, the RMSC Association assists with programs and special events, advocates for the Science Center and is proud to have raised millions of dollars toward the Center’s buildings and programs.
Over the last 38 years, RMSC Association has worked jointly with corporate partners, community foundations, generous families and individual donors to provide support and funding for educational and public programming, community events, new educational facilities and exciting exhibits at RMSC. RMSC Association has played a vital role in the future of our young people by giving them education, experiences and skills for their careers.
The members of the Board of Directors, which comprise the Association, are chosen for their desire to fulfill the vision of RMSCA, to raise funds and generate support for RMSC, to enhance educational opportunities and awareness of the sciences, to benefit the students, teachers, families, and communities served. Board members serve on a volunteer basis and are elected for three-year terms. The Board meets monthly to discuss RMSC programs, make decisions on fundraising initiatives and plan Association activities and events.
RMSC Board Members
President: Marisa Trzemzalski
Vice President: Madison Wilson
Secretary: Catherine James
Treasurer: Carrie Norell
Crystal Brown, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Galen Burdeshaw, Dodge Industrial, Inc.
Jay Carter, Global Lending Services
Stephen Cooper, McCrory Construction Co.
Stephanie Curtis, Purpose Financial
Tara Dean, Greenville County School District
Juanita Edwards, Pfizer
Kristen Gambrell, Michelin North America
Chandler Greer, ScanSource
Phyllis Henderson, Roper Mountain Science Center
Jonathan Hungerford, Millennium Private Wealth
Catherine James, Greenville Federal Credit Union
Jon Kessler, Aline Capital
Les Knight, Retired - Ernst & Young
Liene Kukainis, Community Organizer
Shaun Malin, HRP Associates, Inc.
John Marshall Mosser, King Kozlarek Law LLC
Carrie Norell, ZF North America
Katie Pitts, Partner Therapeutics/Prisma
Wyatt Rosenlund, Milliken & Company
Matt Russo, Duke Energy
Chuck Saylors, Greenville County School Board
Marisa Trzemzalski, AFL
Sangita Vakharia, Haywood Smile Designs
Julie Weber, Batson Associates, Inc
Madison Wilson, GE Power
Ex-Officio Directors – Representatives
GCS Executive Director for Academic Innovation and Technology: Tara Dean
GCSB Liaison: Chuck Saylors
RMSC Director: Michael Weeks
Honorary Member: Tommie Reece
For more information about RMSC Association, please email rmscassociation@gmail.com.