Dr. Michael Romanich
President / Webmaster
Miner's Institute Foundation
Dr. Michael Romanich is a life long resident of Collinsville. He holds a
Ph.D. in Computer Science and is a professor at a local College.
Dr. Romanich is very interested in the preservation of the Historic Miner's Institute.
He has a variety of interests including sports, music, movies, motorcycles
and theatre. For the last Five years he has been the Music Director for the Miner's
Institute. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Cheryl, and their 6
children.
Shelly Steuart
Vice-President
Miner's Institute Foundation
Shelly Steuart is a life long resident of Collinsville, that has been
involved in the Historic Miner's Institute since 1989. But her
relationship with this grand theatre didn't start there, she attended
movies and events at the theatre ever since she was a kid. Shelly
began her career at the theatre just out of high school, by performing in and
directing community theatre at the Miner's. In 1993 she founded and was the
executive director for CATS, a community theatre group that called
Miner's home. In 2002, the CATS board of directors was instrumental in
restructuring the fallen MIF board and moving the Miner's project
forward. Shelly holds a Bachelors degree in Technical Theatre/Design and a
Master's degree in Communication.
William Judge
Treasurer
Miner's Institute Foundation
Cheryl Romanich
Secretary
Miner's Institute Foundation
Cheryl Romanich is a 15 year resident of Collinsville. She is
a mother to six and has a variety of interests. Cheryl is
very interested in the preservation of the Historic Miner's Institute.
Her Theatrical experiences and studies have been greatly enhanced since she has
become a member of the board at the Historic Miners Institute. This also gave her the
opportunity to be part of the theatre group Encore at the Miner's. Her other interests
include music, reading, sports and collecting cookie jars. Cheryl has an Associates
Degree in Computers and is a client services professional with a local firm.
John "Buck" Forrest
Board Member
Miner's Institute Foundation
Rosie Judge
Board Member
Miner's Institute Foundation
Meet the Miner's Institute
Foundation Board
Alene Hill
Board Member
Miner's Institute Foundation