April 28, 2004
Cable Natural History Museum Appoints Executive Director

Michelle Gostomski has been appointed Executive Director of the Cable Natural History Museum, effective May 31. Allison Slavick, who has served as Executive Director for the past 15 years, had previously announced her departure on that date.

Gostomski is currently Executive Director of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation in Michigan. She is familiar with the Cable area, having previously lived in Washburn and Ashland for five years and worked as a fundraiser for Big Top Chautauqua and the Bayfield Heritage Association. She also has taught biology at the high school and college level. Gostomski has a bachelor’s degree in biology, music and education from Alma College (Mich.) and a master’s in biology education from Central Michigan University. She completed the Nonprofit Administration Certificate Program at UW-Superior in 2000 and is currently pursuing the Certified Fundraising Executive credential and the Human Resources Certificate from UW-Superior.

Ron Anderson, Chairman of the Museum’s Board of Directors said, "We are excited about having Michelle take over leadership of the museum. She has the skills and interest in natural history needed to further the museum's mission of helping people connect with nature. Her strength in fund raising and administration complement those of the current staff in natural history education."

Gostomski’s husband, Ted, is a biologist and a writer and previously worked for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Northland College.