GPMS Board Members

President

Nicole Dick, Garden City Community College

NicoleMarieDick@gmail.com

Nicole Dick: part-time math whiz, part-time yarn ninja, and full-time hockey fanatic. When she's not dazzling students with calculus, you'll find her crocheting calculus-themed hats or sneaking math puns into her slap shots. Don't let the textbooks fool you, Nicole's a triple threat: she scores on the ice, in the classroom, and with her crafting needles.

Vice President

Sherrailynn Scott, Flourish Herbals and Aromatherapy

Sherrailynn Scott is a Kansas State University graduate known for her leadership in Boy Scouts, passion for baking, and involvement in the Great Plains MakerSpace community. As a dedicated scout leader, she mentors youth in outdoor skills and leadership. Sherrailynn's baking talents bring joy to those around her, while her enthusiasm for innovation shines through in her involvement with community projects. 

Secretary

Kyle Sexson, Great Plains Cattle Company

kyle.sexson@greatplainsmakerspace.com

Kyle was born and raised in Garden City, and received a degree in Information, Networking, and Telecommunications from FHSU.  He returned in 2010, working for Paraclete Computers in downtown Garden City. He now works as an IT Network Administrator for Cobalt Cattle Company.

Treasurer

Kiefer Titus

Kiefer is a business major with an interest in 3D printing and digital fabrication. As the lead of the Fab Lab at Great Plains Makerspace, he appreciates having access to tools he wouldn’t otherwise have and working with people who have different skill sets. He also enjoys teaching others how to design projects and use 3D printers, helping them get comfortable with the equipment and process.

Members at Large

Shannon Dick, Finney County Economic Development

Shannon grew up in Garden City working at Herb's Carryout and as a field scout for crop consulting in high school. He graduated from GCCC and Kansas State University then worked for a statistical software company in Tulsa before returning to Garden City to raise his family and start a statistical consulting business.  In addition to statistical consulting, Shannon works for Finney County Economic Development as a strategic analyst and serves on the board of directors for LiveWell Finney County.  

Introducing Lexie Ortega: librarian by day, goth crafter by night. With a love for the dark and mysterious, Lexie brings a touch of eerie elegance to everything she does. When she's not curating the stacks at the local library, you can find her conjuring up innovative crafts that blend the spooky with the spectacular. Lexie's passion for the gothic aesthetic infuses her work with a hauntingly beautiful edge that sets her apart from the ordinary.

Patty Titus

Patty Titus is GPMS' newest board member.  She is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Library Sciences.  Patty enjoys just about everything the MakerSpace has to offer!  She screen prints, embroiders, 3D prints, and more.  She is an excellent artist, too!  Her positive go-getter attitude has lead to many improvements around GPMS.  Oh, and she is an expert weed-puller!

Chris Turpin, Garden City Community College

Chris grew up in southwest Kansas, graduating from Scott City High School. After 15 years studying and teaching at Kansas State University, he moved back to Garden City with his family in 2015. In addition to teaching English at Garden City Community College, Chris also operates Flint Hills Laser Studio out of his garage, making laser-engraved gifts and other items.

Previous Members

Trevor Hands, Garden City Co-op

Emily Sexson, Lee Richardson Zoo

Yuriy Drubinsky, Garden City High School

Dave Germann, Germann Custom Homes

Vicki Germann, Realtor

Justin Donecker, Engineered Truss Systems, Inc.

Susan Escareno

Sam Hands, Triangle H Farms

Alfredo Galvan, State of Kansas