In 1993 a Master Gardener’s class in Daviess County, Kentucky dreamed of creating a botanical garden. In pursuit of this dream, Dr. and Mrs. William Tyler donated approximately 8.5 acres to the City of Owensboro and the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden was born! Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and the many local horticultural professionals and enthusiasts listed below, The Garden has become a center for the growth and display of hundreds of outstanding plant selections as well as a beautiful location for social gatherings, weddings, receptions and meetings. We are truly a unique gem in Western Kentucky thanks to the tireless efforts of these individuals. Thank you for all you do for The Garden and for our community!
Laurna Strehl, Executive Director
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT Paul E. Puckett, Jr. VICE PRESIDENTS Marcia Carpenter - Logistics Pat Connell - Botanicals Gary Satterwhite – Long Range Planning Sara Williams - Finance RECORDING SECRETARY Dorothy Reid CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Sandy Hallman TREASURER Diane Bowers ASSISTANT TREASURER Richard “Dick” Temple EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT LARGE Dr. William “Bill” Tyler EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Laurna Strehl PAST PRESIDENT Jeanie B. Heath |
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
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Advisors & Special Volunteers
- William M. Kuegel, Board of Directors Emeritus
- Richard K. Temple, Board of Directors Emeritus
- Martin Stone, PhD, Horticultural Advisor
- Baker Arboretum, Horticultural Advisor
- Eddie Atherton, Technical Advisor
- Rob Blackham, Technical Advisor
- Linda Bryant, Community Development
- Ruth Ann Dearness, Community Development
- Dr. Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Community Development
- Ann Murphy Kincheloe, Program Logistics
- Joyce P. Nall, Hospitality
- Gail Niehaus, Hospitality
- Madeline Oetinger, Volunteer Personnel
- Dorothy Reid, Volunteer Personnel
- Jeanna Siddons, Volunteer Personnel
- Mark W. Starnes, Legal Guidance
- Susie Tyler, Volunteer Coordinator & Operational Support
- Drew Watson, Funding Development
- Darrell Wedding, Funding Development
- Diane Bowers, Treasurer & Grant Writer
- Sandy Hallman, Corresponding Secretary
- Mary Quader, Legal Guidance
- Gary Satterwhite, Long Range Planning