Ashley Magnus
Executive Director
Ashley specializes in business strategy, project management, and the building of constructive community, individual, and institutional partnerships.
Tom Raab
Director of Operations
Tom Raab was raised in Michigan City, IN, and now resides in LaPorte, IN. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a degree in Finance and an emphasis in Information Systems.
Nikki Gauthier
Artistic & Creative Director
Nikki believes that the arts are essential to building community and that artistic experiences lead to unique and valuable connections.
Michael Bond
Senior Production Manager
Michael is a recent transplant to the Southwest Michigan area, and is elated to be merging his professional and personal passions together at The Acorn.
Belle Schmidt
Assistant Manager of Marketing & Productions
Belle wears many hats - dance instructor, choreographer, Dance Troupe director, and Acorn Assistant Manager of Marketing & Productions. She joined The Acorn Team in June 2022.
Bill Lindblom
House Manager
Bill has made Harbor Country his home for the past 22 years, and for many of those years, he co-owned Charm Cottage Antiques in Lakeside with his husband, Alan Palmer.
Otto Gonzalez
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Otto studied User Experience at DePaul University's School of New Learning. His work experiences include digital content management for the City of Chicago, Presence Health, INX International, and more.
Emma Vicari
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Emma is incredibly proud to be involved in a space that fosters local art. She joined The Acorn Team in January 2025.