The Gift Planning Advisory Council is to serve as Museum ambassadors in the greater Cleveland community, provide professional guidance to the gift planning staff, introduce new individuals to the Museum, and provide annual support.

2023-2025

Chair:

Bradley Schlang, CFP
Eton Financial Services

Members:

Jim Bright (CMNH Board of Directors)
Schneider, Smeltz, Spieth, Bell

Dana M. DeCapite
Hahn, Loeser and Parks

Frank F. Gagliardi, CFP
Bernstein

Gina Gurganus, CFP
Clearstead

Amanda Martinsek
Ulmer & Berne LLP

Adam Martinson, CPA
Grant Thornton

Mario Mastroianni, CLTC, CEPA
Oswald Companies

Maxwell A. Trubiano
Cavitch, Familo, and Durkin

Jaclyn Vary, Esq.
Calfee

David W. Woodburn
Roetzel & Andress

Ex-Officio Member

Doug McCreery (CMNH Board of Directors)
CM Wealth

Staff Liaisons

Diane Strachan, CFRE
Individual Philanthropy and Planned Giving Director
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
dstrachan@cmnh.org
(216) 231-2060 Office
(330) 715-2636 Cell

And

Julia Ross
Senior Director of Philanthropy and External Relations
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Jross@cmnh.org
(216) 231-2134 Office
(330) 412-4249 Cell