Kathleen enjoyed a 20-year career in the automotive and aerospace tooling industries where she met her husband Tom and joined him in his family business, Visioneering, Inc., where she served as CFO. Tom was President/CEO with a keen focus on operations and innovation and has numerous patents to his credit. Prior to assuming the CFO role at Visioneering, Kathleen served as Vice President of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. This is where she learned the economic value of tourism to a community. Kathleen received her BBA from Northwood in 1987 and returned to earn an MBA in 1995. Upon retiring from her career in industry, she served as adjunct faculty in the DeVos Graduate School for two years until she was asked to join the Board of Trustees in 2008. She Received an Honorary Doctorate from the University in 2016 in recognition of her achievements and service.

Brittany received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami. She has been with the company since playing Irene Malloy in the very first musical, Hello Dolly! at The Snug in 2013. She was hired full time in 2014. Directing credits include The 39 Steps, Mary Poppins, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sister Act, Moon Over Buffalo, Grease, The Addams Family, Wizard of Oz, Steel Magnolias, and Young Frankenstein. Brittany also serves as resident choreographer. She grew up in the world of competitive dance with training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre styles. Select choreography credits include Hello Dolly!, Marry Poppins, Sister Act, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Promises, Promises, Cabaret, Seussical, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Oliver!, Cinderella, The Music Man, Gypsy, Oklahoma, and A Christmas Story. Brittany enjoys the opportunity to collaborate with so many talented performers in entertaining the ThumbCoast patrons!

Stephanie Graham is an Actress, Singer, Classical Vocal and Piano Instructor, and Music and Theatre Director. She has studied theatre and music for over 20 years and graduated from Capital University with a BA in Theatre, Music, and Communications. Stephanie has experience working with youth in the arts in many different facets: Directing, Music Directing, and Producing several shows as well as teaching music and theatre classes to people of all ages. Select artistic credits include: Bonnie & Clyde, Wizard of Oz, Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q, Disney’s Descendants, The Best Little Theatre in Town, Frozen Jr., Seussical Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr. She has also been seen on stage in the following productions at ThumbCoast Theaters: Steel Magnolias, Grease, It’s a Wonderful Life, Sound of Music, Hello, Dolly!, Wizard of Oz, and Avenue Q! Stephanie’s mission in teaching is to approach music with creativity, empathy, and passion!

Joel has been performing and directing for over 25 years around the globe. In 2011, Joel graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with his BFA in Theater, and in 2023 he earned his Master’s in Theater at Wayne State University. Joel has performed in nearly 75 productions, and some of those highlights include shows here at ThumbCoast such as The Addams Family, Great American Trailer Park, and Young Frankenstein. Other highlights include various performances in multiple different genres of theater, as well as performing in the country of Greece with a touring company performing classical Greek Theater. Joel joined the ThumbCoast family in January and is thrilled to be adding to the great legacy that has already been established. He lives in Marine City with his wife Autumn Thiellesen who is a talented actress in her own right.