STAFF
Jason Crabill
Executive Director
Jason worked at the Ohio History Connection for 14 years. His last role was manager of Curatorial Services, and he managed the curatorial staff for 10 years. Jason's degrees are in library science and anthropology, but he has worked professionally primarily in museums. He was even a volunteer at COSI in middle and high school and then worked for COSI on Wheels when he graduated college. Jason got his master’s degree in library science and wanted to work in the confluence of history, art, and archives. DACO is a perfect fit.
Christine Kennedy
Director of Operations
Christine is the Director of Operations for the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. She facilitates the smooth operation of the many facets of DACO. Christine graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in history, and interned at the Ohio Glass Museum during college. She has a background in education, working with the After School Programs of Lancaster. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society.
Carol Buccilla
Art Instructor
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Carol graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design where she studied Fine Arts. She initially had a 10-year career in the field of Art Therapy before making the decision to become a stay-at-home mom. Her natural restlessness led to a muraling and faux finishing business. When Carol and her husband moved to Lancaster during COVID, her need for social connections led her to DACO. It was there that she studied watercolors under Lisa Schorr, whom she attributes to growing her as an artist. She loves creating all kinds of art and mostly works in acrylics
Judith Oppenheimer
External Relations Manager
Judith manages volunteers and community relations at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, bringing a wealth of experience in public relations and the arts from her decades with companies such as Los Angeles Magazine, Brown-Forman Corporation, WOSU, and The Ohio State University. Her entrepreneurial ventures include the Anson Group, Oppenheimer Wine Club, and Fine Art: Fine Wine. She is a proud Ohio native and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science/education from The Ohio State University.
Jenna Schmidt
Art Instructor
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Jenna Schmidt is a central Ohio native who currently resides in Lancaster, Ohio. After the completion of her B.F.A in ceramics at Ohio University in 2020, she attended several residencies, workshops, and conferences. In May 2025, Jenna graduated from The University of Mississippi with a master’s in fine arts. In Spring 2026, she will be attending a Short-Term Residency at the Red Lodge Clay Center in Red Lodge, Montana. Finding inspiration through the freedom and imagination within children’s drawings, Jenna’s work is dynamic, energetic, and expressive. She leaves honest marks, emphasizing physical acts and recording movements. As of this year, her work has been published in Ceramics Monthly, as well as exhibited at Baltimore Clay Works, Clay Center of New Orleans, The Charlie Cummings Gallery, and the Companion Gallery.
Lisa Schorr
Director of Arts Education
Lisa's responsibilities include developing an ongoing art education curriculum, hiring teaching artists and instructors and coordinating partnerships with local schools and organizations. She will also create educational opportunities that enhance each DACO exhibition. Lisa is an artist and hairstylist, and has been an instructor with DACO for the previous 15 years.
Myleigh Doersam
Weekend Manager
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Myleigh is responsible for all museum and museum shop operations during our weekend hours. Myleigh is a Fairfield County native and a graduate of Ohio Connections Academy. An artist herself, Myleigh loves to share the art and history of DACO with visitors.