HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere announced five new governing board members are joining the Cosmosphere. They will help oversee the organization’s strategic initiatives. Tony Hoover, Carissa Iseman, Evan Moodie, Dan Springer and William Thacker were announced as new members by the space museum and education center on Monday.
Tony Hoover is the fixed operations director and partner for Conklin Cars. He has served as a chamber ambassador for the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and is involved in various activities at Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson.
Carissa Iseman is the marketing specialist for Eaton Roofing and Exteriors. Iseman comes to the Cosmosphere following community involvement in a number of organizations, including Cancer Council of Reno County Board of Directors, Friends of Hutchinson Zoo Board of Directors, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Council, United Way Reno County Allocations Committee and the Interfaith Housing Tree Auction committee.
Evan Moodie is the plant manager for Cargill in Hutchinson. He has previously been involved in various community organizations, including the Hutchinson Hospital (now Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson Community College Endowment Board, Educational Facilities of Reno County Board of Directors, and the United Way Reno County Campaign.
Dan Springer is the CEO for Heartland Credit Union. Springer comes to the Cosmosphere following involvement in various organizations, including Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Treasurer, Holy Cross Finance Council Chairman, Board Chairman for Members Mortgage Services, Member of the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Heartland Credit Union Association and judge for the Youth of the Year Program for the Boys and Girls Club.
William Thacker is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He has previously served on the Young Professionals of Reno County Board of Directors, the Reno County Economic Development Board and the Hutchinson Community College Endowment Board.