CLEVELAND—April 6, 2023—The Cleveland Museum of Natural History announced the promotion of Patty Lohiser to Senior Director of Finance, a position on the Museum’s senior leadership team. In her expanded role, Lohiser will manage all aspects of the Museum’s finances, including oversight of annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and analytics, revenue opportunities, payroll, and the Museum’s endowment. She will also work to ensure that resources are aligned with the Museum’s core values, as well as with its overarching mission and vision as a multidimensional cultural institution.
Lohiser joined the Museum in 2019 as Director of Finance and has more than 15 years of progressive experience managing financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, internal and external reporting, cash management, investments, and auditing. Focused on work that benefits the community, she has built a career at nonprofit organizations, including Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP), and Cleveland State University Foundation.
“Patty’s financial foresight and experience are critical to the success of our day-to-day operations and our ongoing transformation project, which will position the Museum as one of the top cultural attractions in the country,” says Sonia Winner, the Museum’s President & CEO.
Lohiser holds a B.S. in business administration from Bowling Green State University. She lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, with her family.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation Project
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened part of its transformed campus in December 2022, introducing a new Wade Oval Entrance, modernized Education Wing, and updated galleries. This opening is the latest milestone in the Museum’s $150 million transformation project, which features a LEED-certified expansion, a complete reimagining of the Museum campus and all its exhibits, and the addition of new public spaces.
Pioneering a new model for natural history museums, the redesigned exhibits will place visitors at the center of the Museum experience—allowing them to better understand their connection with the natural world and the relevance of science to their daily lives. Slated for completion in late 2024, the transformation will showcase the Museum’s world-class assets while reflecting its role as a trusted resource that prioritizes engagement and responsiveness to its community.
The Transforming the World of Discovery campaign has raised more than $123 million for this project, which will expand the Museum's building and outdoor visitor areas to more than 375,000 square feet. The Museum appreciates the generous support from community members, corporations, foundations, and government grants that has helped to make this transformation a reality.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature.
Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards more than 12,000 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. A community gathering place, educational center, and research institution, the Museum is a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit CMNH.org.
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