(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)
The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) is proud to announce the election of four distinguished community members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Sarah Fedirka, Keturah Harding Pohl, Cole McMath, and Reginald Routson. These new board members bring a wealth of expertise in education, business, community leadership, and the arts, further strengthening MCPA’s commitment to serving as a cultural cornerstone for Hancock County and the surrounding region.
Dr. Sarah Fedirka
Dr. Fedirka is Senior Lead for Mission and Identity and Director of the Watterson Center at University of Findlay. Prior to this role, she was an associate professor and English department chair, specializing in modernist literature. She has served on the University President’s Financial Advisory Board and chaired the Freed Contemporary Christian Lecture Series. A Hancock Leadership alumna, Dr. Fedirka is deeply engaged in the community through scholarship review, board service, and ethical leadership. Her appreciation for the arts and dedication to humanities education inspire her advocacy for MCPA’s mission.
Keturah Harding Pohl
As CEO and Director of Operations for Putnam Family Dental, Keturah Harding Pohl oversees strategic growth and financial operations for multiple offices. She is the former national board chair for the University of Kansas Alumni Association and has led several major fundraising and construction initiatives. Locally, she has served with the Hope House Board, Findlay Service League, and downtown redevelopment projects. A lifelong arts supporter, she looks forward to bringing her facilities and nonprofit management expertise to MCPA.
Cole McMath
Director of Market Development at Pain Management Group, Cole McMath leads initiatives to expand market presence and optimize operations. His background includes overseeing six ventures generating more than $6 million in revenue, as well as extensive experience in stakeholder communication and community service with organizations such as the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. A devoted patron of MCPA’s Live @ Armes series, he is eager to help grow the organization’s cultural reach.
Reginald Routson
A lifelong Findlay resident, Reginald Routson served for 35 years as a judge in the Findlay Municipal and Hancock County Common Pleas Courts. In addition to his judicial career, he has been a committed community volunteer, serving on several nonprofit boards including the YMCA. As a lifelong musician with the “Reunion Band,” he has helped raise more than $300,000 for charitable causes in Hancock County. His deep connections as a patron, performer, renter, and producer at MCPA bring a unique perspective to the board.
“These board members bring not only professional excellence, but also a deep personal commitment to the arts and our community,” said Heather J. Clow, MCPA Executive Director. “Their diverse backgrounds will help guide MCPA as we continue to inspire, educate, and connect people through the performing arts.”