Beth Sullebarger
Director
Ms. Sullebarger is a Historic Preservation consultant based in Glendale, Ohio. Her credentials include a master’s degree from Columbia University and 35 years of experience. Ms. Sullebarger is the author A Guide to Art and Architecture in Cincinnati’s Parks and contributed to Architecture in Cincinnati: an Illustrated History of Designing and Building an American City.
Her past and present civic involvement includes service on the Cincinnati Historic Conservation Board, Glendale Planning and Historic Preservation Commission, Cincinnatus Association, Citizens for Civic Renewal, Over-the-Rhine Foundation, and the Woman’s City Club, as well as the Stephen H. Wilder Foundation.
Kimberly Conger
Director
Kimberly H. Conger is an Associate Professor, Educator, and received her PhD from Ohio State University. At UC, she teaches American politics and public administration. Her research focuses on the way religious advocacy makes an impact on American political parties and interest groups in state and local politics. Her current projects examine the influence of the Christian Right and Religious Left in lobbying and political advocacy, and investigate the role of religious activism in reducing political inequalities in the U.S. Professor Conger is a past president of the Religion and Politics section of the American Political Science Association and has published research in many scholarly outlets such as Perspectives on Politics, and Political Research Quarterly.
Steve Johns
director
Steve Johns is the Planning Services Administrator for the Community Planning Division of the Hamilton County Department of Planning + Development. Steve holds degrees in Community and Regional Planning; Civil Engineering; and Economics.
In addition to serving on the Wilder Board, Steve serves as on the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Steve is a native of Wilmington, Delaware. He now lives in Hyde Park neighborhood of the City of Cincinnati with his wife, Kristen, and two daughters. His interests include travel, gardening, and good food and drink.