Staff
Cheryl Caponi, co-founder of Caponi Art Park, with her late husband Anthony, is Executive Director and oversees the daily operations of the park including program development, fundraising, and financial management. Cheryl was among a group of 13 women named “2011 Exceptional Business Women” by the Dakota County Tribune. She is a past member of the Dakota County Public Arts Commission. Of recent interest, Cheryl participated in the Shannon Leadership Institute, and ArtSage Arts and Aging MN Professional Development program.
Kelly Mroczek, Communications and Development Associate, is responsible for the Park’s communication efforts both online and offline as well as providing support for special events and fundraising activities. Kelly has an MA in Organizational Leadership and over 20 years of experience in helping nonprofits share their story.
Adam Scarborough, is the Program and Volunteer Coordinator at the park, helping deliver our events and making sure the golf carts never run out of gas. He has worked in public arts for over 10 years, contributing to several large-scale public art projects in Scotland. Adam is also a public artist who has presented his own work in countries such as the UK, Spain, Germany, the US, and South America. He holds an MA in Art and Social Practice and is passionate about creating engaging art experiences that connect communities with nature.
Erin Stahl, Education Programs Manager and Teaching Artist. Erin is responsible for developing Caponi Art Park’s educational programs that explore the connections between art and nature. She also teaches in-person and virtual classes at the park and through the Caponi on the Road program. Erin earned her BFA in Painting from Drake University and has been an artist, graphic designer, and community art teacher for over 20 years.
Susie, Caponi Art Park’s beloved resident cat! Found as a feral cat in the northwoods, Susie is a cat of mystery, with much of her early life unknown. If you notice her ear is clipped, it’s a mark from the feral cat rescue team that spayed her, preparing her for a life back in the wild if she was too spirited for a home. Fortunately, Susie found her forever home here at the park in 2018, where she’s been charming visitors ever since. Keep an eye out—you might just spot her on one of her solo park adventures!
2024 Board of Directors
President | Denise Sjoberg
Keller William Realty
Secretary | Erin Paulson
Art Specialist
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science
Treasurer | Kaleb McCullough
Cheryl Caponi
Executive Director at Caponi Art Park
Jyoti Checka
RBC Royal Bank
Daymond Dean
Community Organizer
Shayna Keanaaina
Enjoy Eagan
Eagan Convention and Visitor Bureau
Glen McClusky
McClusky Law Office
Paula Nowariak
Administrative & Special Projects Analyst
Eagan Parks and Recreation
Derek Shilling
Braun Intertec
Sara Stokman
Health Care New Project Developer
United Health Group