About Our Current Team

The Sherbino staff team consists of both salaried and part-time employees plus an hourly bartender and a few contractors.

None of what we do here at The Sherbino would be possible without our very small but very dedicated part-time salaried staff of five (Yes, only five! Yes, all are part time!) who run over 120 programs a year, including our large scale events like Fete de la Musique and Ridgway1k/San Juan Barrel Fest and Ridgway Independent Film Fest. Our staff members all come with decades of experience and diverse skills that set our programs apart. At a glance, this is our small but passionate staff:

• Ashley King , Executive Director since 2013
• Anna Quickle, Business Operations & Gallery Cordinator
• Leta McNatt, House Manager, Rentals Coordinator & Special Events Coordinator
• Sue Husch, Community Programs Coordinator
• Arielle Bielak, Ridgway Independent Film Fest Coordinator

Ashley King- Grambley: With more than 28 years of experience in rural arts leadership, Ashley brings a rare blend of grit, creativity, and deep community commitment to the Sherbino. She began her career as the Campus Programming Director at Western Colorado University, where she discovered her passion for community engagement through the arts. She then served as Executive Director of the Gunnison Arts Center, where she brought a long-time capital campaign to a close, completed final facility improvements (including personally helping to build the theater seating with volunteers), and launched a wave of vibrant programming with her team. Ashley later worked in the Vail Valley, serving the towns of Minturn and Gypsum while also working alongside the renowned Dr. Steadman.

Since 2013, Ashley has led the Sherbino and Ridgway Chautauqua Society, overseeing not only the historic Sherbino Theater but also the 610 Arts Collective gallery and surrounding creative campus. Her roles span everything from grant writing and budget management to programming, graphic design, space activation, and community partnerships. She’s just as likely to be welcoming guests at the door as she is to be tuning spreadsheets, planting flowers, or plotting the next big idea.

Ashley also serves as the longtime Executive Director of Weehawken Creative Arts, a regional arts nonprofit offering hundreds of classes and events annually across Ouray, Ridgway, and Montrose. Now in her 17th year with Weehawken, she continues to shape arts access and education for all ages on the Western Slope.

Sue Husch – Community Programs Coordinator:

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Anna Quickle – Business Manager, Gallery Coordinator & Overall Helpful Badass:  Anna Quickle moved to Ridgway from Ohio in 2022 and quickly became a vibrant part of the community. She joined the Sherbino team in 2024 to help manage the bar, and her role has since grown to include business management and gallery coordination. With a background in musical arts and backstage production, Anna brings creativity, heart, and a steady hand to everything she touches.

When she’s not working behind the scenes or in the gallery, Anna loves golfing, hiking, and spending time outdoors. She’s also an avid gamer and puzzle enthusiast, often accompanied by her 14-year-old cat. One of her favorite parts of being in Ridgway is watching the Weehawken kids perform—she loves cheering them on as they dance and shine. Anna is passionate about contributing to the cultural life of the community and is always ready to lend a hand (or a cat meme) when needed.

Leta McNatt – House Manger, Rentals Coordinator and Special Events Coordinator:  Newest to the team is the delightful Miss Leta McNatt.  A Ridgway native, Leta knows how important the programs of the Sherbino are to our community.  After growing up in our quaint little town she received a degree from the University of Boulder in Business Administration, and has been coaching youth to achieve their skiing goals since.

Leta is the calm in the chaos, the master of the guest list, and the one who always knows where the extra chairs are. As House Manager at the Sherbino, she makes sure events run smoothly, people feel welcome, and the small stuff doesn’t sweat itself—because she’s already handled it.

In her free time she’s all about what Ridgway’s outdoors has to offer. You’ll find her skiing in the winter, biking in the summer, and wakesurfing when the water’s just right. Whether managing a packed house or catching the perfect wave, Leta brings energy and a steady hand to everything she does.

Arielle Bielak – Ridgway Independent Film Festival Coordinator
Arielle is clearly a firecracker.

Our Team:

A powerhouse assemblage of sharp, spirited women dedicated to nurturing our creative and collective community.

Fabiola Ramiraz: Fabiola is a beloved asset who comes and keeps us tidy and looking pretty each week (contractor). She has been a great help to our team. If you’re looking for a cleaning person, please reach out to Fabioloa at  fabiolaramiraz073@gmail.com

Marisa Murphy: Marisa has been processing our payroll, paying our sales tax and reconciling our books since 2014. A long-time team member and program enthusiast, she has been a great friend to the organization over the years

• Jacob Torrey, Most-recent President
• Emma Kigar
• Allison Gelvin
• Emily Berger, President
• Guthrie Castle
• John Clark
• Alexander Price
• Sue Husch
• Ken Nordlander
• Sheelagh Williams
• Bob Mann: Emeritus
• Patrick O’Leary: Emeritus in Spirit

• Ashley King-Grambley: Executive Director
• Anna Quickle: Business Operations, Gallery Coordination & Overall Badass
• Leta McNatt:  House Manager, Rentals Coordinator and Special Events Coordinator
• Sue Husch, Community Programs Coordinator
• Arielle Bielak, Ridgway Independent Film Festival Coordinator