Woodrow “Woody” Keown, Jr.
President & Chief Operating Officer
wkeown@nurfc.org
Keown joined the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in November 2019 building on a career as an entrepreneur, business investor, philanthropist, corporate executive and community leader. He has been a leader in the Greater Cincinnati community, serving as part of the Jordan Crossing, Bond Hill & Roselawn Revitalization Fund, Allen Temple AME Church and Montgomery Community Church. Additionally, Keown is a mentor through Winton Hills Academy and former board member of the Dan Beard Council of Boy Scouts of America. He is also a former Procter & Gamble executive.
Richard Buller
Director of Facilities
rbuller@nurfc.org
Richard Buller began his journey at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in 2003 as the museum's Chief Building Engineer. He assisted with construction and commissioning equipment for the facility. Previously, Buller served as the Assistant General Manager at The Cincinnatian Hotel, where he capped a 20+ year career in the hospitality industry.
Suzanne Buzek
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
sbuzek@nurfc.org
Suzanne Buzek is a proud Cincinnatian with a career path in marketing for B2B, technology, agency, non-profit and higher education sectors. She joined the Freedom Center from the University of Cincinnati as Director of Marketing and Brand and, previously, as Director of Marketing for the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, from where she earned her MBA. Suzanne is an active member of the American Marketing Association serves as the Cincinnati chapter secretary.
Pamela Dock
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President
pdock@nurfc.org
Pamela joined the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in August 2006 working in the Executive office on a part-time basis supporting Mr. John Pepper. Pam has worked in several departments during her time with the organization, including supporting the CFO in the Finance Department and working as an Education Coordinator in the Education Department, liaising with school groups and the docent volunteer group. Prior to joining the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Pam spent 29 ½ years with the Procter & Gamble Company. Pam also serves as Lead Pastor with her husband at the Harac Parech Ministries in the Bond Hill Community and is the founder of the Total Woman’s Mentoring Ministry.
Andrea Howard
Director of Event Services & Retail Operations
ahoward@cincymuseum.org
Andrea Howard has spent her career supporting museums and their initiatives. She has been a member of the staff at Cincinnati Museum Center since 1999, beginning in the Education department and then moving to the Events department. Andrea was excited to begin working with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as part of the merger with Cincinnati Museum Center in 2012. As a member and leader in the Events department and Retail Operations team at both amazing venues, she has been able to work with political leaders, sports heroes, entrepreneurs, awards celebrations and an amazing array of clients from around the globe.
Dr. Maurice Huey
Senior Director of Philanthropy
mhuey@nurfc.org
A respected leader in the Greater Cincinnati region, Dr. Maurice Huey has held senior roles across several local, national and international organizations focused on education, public health, and community and youth development. These organizations include Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC), OneSight Foundation and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to mission-driven work and sustainable impact. Dr. Huey is a graduate of Wittenberg University, holds an MBA from the University of Michigan, and a Doctorate in Business Administration- Nonprofit Leadership & Management from Liberty University and has been recognized with multiple leadership and service awards.
Shawnee Turner
VP, Education and Interpretation
sturner@nurfc.org
Shawnee Turner brings more than two decades of experience in museum education, interpretation and audience engagement to the Freedom Center. Turner earned both her BA and MA in Art History, along with a Museum Studies Certification, from the University of Cincinnati. Early in her career, she taught art history at several regional universities and served as Assistant Gallery Director for the Studio San Giuseppe and Flats Galleries at Mount St. Joseph University. Turner most recently came from the Contemporary Arts Center as the Chief of Interpretation and Experience. In that role, she led education and engagement initiatives, supervised front-line staff and retail operations, oversaw in-gallery learning and docent programs and advanced the organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts.
