Governance, Partners & Board Advisors
Nato Thompson Executive Director
A curator and artistic director with 20+ years of experience, previously held positions include founder and director of the Alternative Art School, Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Contemporary and inaugural Curator at MASS MoCA.
An architect-by-training with 15 years of experience in institutional projects. As an A2 Buildings co-founder and a Van Alen Institute board member, he expertly balances preservation with modern sustainability.
Alex Hammerschlag Founding Partner
A lawyer with decades of experience in affordable housing. As an A2 Buildings co-founder and arts enthusiast, Alex provides the operational and financial guidance needed to bring the Summit Mill back to life.
Alex Freedman Founding Partner
An artist, filmmaker, and collector whose award-winning work focuses on arts and culture. He has created films featuring leading cultural figures including Frank Gehry, AiWeiwei, and Theaster Gates.
Dennis Scholl Member of the Board
A prominent art dealer and former director of Art Basel, overseeing the world's leading international art fairs in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris, connecting galleries and collectors globally.
Marc Spiegler Member of the Board
Esther Park Member of the Board
Has 20+ years in the non-profit arts sector. She was previously VP of Programming at Oolite Arts and Director of Programming at the National Young Arts Foundation.