CLEVELAND, OH—April 6, 2026—The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Anne E. Holmes, Joshua J. Haney, AIA, Amanda J. Martinsek, and Anthony Panzica, P.E. Together, they bring deep experience in business leadership, architecture, law, construction, and civic engagement, strengthening the Board as the Museum continues to advance its mission in service to science, education, and the community. Holmes is Senior Vice President and Owner of Morrison Products Inc.; Martinsek is Principal and Cleveland Resident Director at Miller Canfield; Panzica is CEO of Panzica Construction; and Haney is DLR Group’s Global Architecture Leader and a Principal in the firm’s Cleveland office.
“Each of these Board members brings exceptional expertise, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to our community,” said Sonia Winner, President & CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. “The newest members are passionate about the Museum's mission and committed to the Museum's long-term sustainability as a vital community asset.
Joshua J. Haney, AIA
Global Architecture Leader, DLR Group; Principal, Cleveland office
Joshua J. Haney, AIA, serves as DLR Group’s Global Architecture Leader and is a Principal in the firm’s Cleveland office. With more than 21 years of experience and architecture licenses in Ohio, Texas, and Florida, Haney has led major institutional projects including work for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Case Western Reserve University. He most recently managed the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s transformation project, which achieved LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4—the first museum project in the United States to meet that standard.
“Over the past six years, I have had the great privilege of managing DLR Group’s integrated design team for the Museum’s transformation alongside CMNH and its many partners,” said Haney. “I feel a strong alignment between the Museum’s mission and my own approach to architectural practice, and I am honored to offer my experience in support of CMNH and its service to our community.”
Anne E. Holmes
Senior Vice President & Owner, Morrison Products
Anne E. Holmes is a third-generation leader of Morrison Products, one of the largest manufacturers of HVACR fans and blowers in North America. She provides strategic and operational leadership for eight facilities in the United States and Mexico, and has also held roles in production, sales, and process improvement. Anne serves on the board and various committees for their industry trade association as well as for their ERP software provider. She has a B.A. from Colgate University and an MBA from Case Weatherhead.
“Our family has a long history of involvement with the Museum,” said Holmes. “My personal connection was formed when my family went on a Museum-sponsored trip to Kenya and Tanzania in 2005 with former Executive Director and CEO Bruce Latimer. I’ve always had an interest in nature and history, and I’m excited and honored to work alongside so many talented people to help ensure that this institution thrives for generations to come.”
Amanda J. Martinsek
Principal and Cleveland Resident Co-Director, Miller Canfield
Amanda J. Martinsek is Principal and Cleveland Resident Co-Director at Miller Canfield and an accomplished trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing public and private companies, public entities, non-profits and individuals in complex litigation, including class actions, shareholder disputes, product liability matters, constitutional challenges and a broad range of other commercial and business cases. She has earned numerous professional honors, including recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, and Ohio Super Lawyers. Among others awards, Amanda was named to The American Lawyer’s 2021, inaugural class of Midwest Trailblazers.
“It is a privilege to be invited to play a role in guiding the Museum in the coming years,” said Martinsek. “CMNH has experienced transformational growth and change over the past decade and, as Sonia Winner says, the best is yet to come.”
Anthony Panzica, P.E.
CEO, Panzica Construction
Anthony Panzica, P.E., is CEO of Panzica Construction and has helped lead some of the region’s most transformative projects, including the historic renovation of Severance Hall, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Flats East Bank, and the award-winning expansion and reimagination of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. His civic and corporate service includes leadership roles with numerous regional institutions and organizations, including Cleveland Playhouse, Cuyahoga Library Foundation, Greater Cleveland Partnership, and more.
“I want to use the knowledge and relationships I have built over the years to help the Cleveland Museum of Natural History continue to grow and prosper,” said Panzica.
With the appointment of Holmes, Haney, Martinsek, and Panzica, the Museum further expands a Board of Directors whose collective leadership, professional expertise, and dedication to community engagement will help guide its continued growth and impact in the years ahead.
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 millions of 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 12,500 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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