Our Board
Creston Arts is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board, which is elected by our members, is responsible for the organization’s financial health and the achievement of its mission.
Board President
Brian Zachary (he/him/his)
Brian moved here with his family from Los Angeles in 2007 after finishing his Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation at USC. He immediately got involved with the Historic Preservation Commission, The Union County Historical Society, The Creston Farmers’ Market and the Wallace Centers of Iowa, among others. In 2011 he helped resurrect the dormant Crest Area Arts Council, which later became known as Creston Arts. Brian briefly taught Art History and Art Appreciation at SWCC, before opening SW Iowa’s only art supply store, Create Creston, on Maple St in 2017. Brian is deeply committed to the redevelopment of the Uptown, Creston’s historic core.
Board Vice President
Kelly Devitt (she/her/hers)
Kelly Devitt is a ceramic artist and instructor of art. Raised in central Iowa, she received her BFA in Integrated Studio Arts from Iowa State University in 2017 and her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2022. Kelly is Currently an Instructor of Art at the Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.
Board Secretary
Brittany Palmer (she/her/hers)
Brittany Palmer is Executive Director at Crossroads Behavioral Health Services in Creston. Her role is leading our business operations including financial planning, legal, strategic planning, company scalability, and managing a team for success. Brittany has spent most of her life in Southwest Iowa and is a Creston High School Graduate. She obtained her Associate's Degree at Southwestern Community College and her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and
Psychology, with a minor in Sociology from Buena Vista University. Brittany's work and background include extensive time in case management with social work, health and wellness, non-profit organizations, and connecting people within the local communities to resources. Brittany began her journey with Crossroads Behavioral Health in 2018 as an IHH Care Coordinator and moved into the role of a Director after taking on more programming responsibility and furthering her desire to do more for the clients she served. She is a beacon for the community and has experience and knowledge to help Crossroads become a valued place within the 8 counties served across Southwest Iowa. Outside of her career, she is a
mother and a wife who enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with family and
close friends.
Program Director
Sarah Scull (she/her/hers)
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Student Representative
CC Zachary (she/her/hers)
CC has been a Student Representative on the Creston Arts Council for about 4 years. She has helped with many murals and projects throughout her time as a member.
Board Member
Steve Hunt (he/him/his)
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Join the Board
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