Board of Directors


Eric Ethier

Key City Creative Center Board President


Eric Ethier has been a Key City Creative Center Board Member since 2019.

He became Board President in December of 2023

With 35 years in retail, visual, marketing, and woodworking experience, Eric enjoys sharing his experience and knowledge.

He loves:

  • Family
  • Serving at church
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Fly fishing

Tim Hitzler

Key City Creative Center Founder

A teacher, woodworker, and building owner, Tim Hitzler started Key City Creative Center in 2016 after three years of planning. He continues as a member of Key City Creative Center where he runs his small woodworking business: Dubuque Reclaimed Woodworks.

Sandi Beisker

Key City Creative Center Board Treasurer

A retired Dubuque Community School District administrator and also previously Accessibility Services Coordinator at NICC, Sandi Beisker volunteered as KCCC Treasurer in November 2021.

She sews and has made more than 150 quilts. Her husband, David Olson, has been a member at KCCC since 2018. Together they travel, help their children with their home projects, and repurpose old furniture.

Brian Graham

Key City Creative Center Board Member

A Key City Creative Center Member since 2018, Brian Graham has served as Co-Executive Director for the organization since 2020.

He volunteers in local Cub Scout and Scout BSA units as well at the District and Council levels.

Brian enjoys camping and outdoor activities as well as making things out of wood and using the laser engraver.

Steve Graham

Key City Creative Center Board Member

A Key City Creative Center Member since 2019, Steve Graham joined the Board of Directors in Spring 2021.

In addition to working as a Product Engineering Clerk at Deere for 34 years, Steve served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for more than 20 years.

He enjoys being a Scout leader and is part of the Camp C.S. Klaus staff.

Jordan Clemens

Key City Creative Center Board Secretary

Jordan Clemens joined the board in December 2022. He is a hobbyist and entrepreneur, who formerly owned a local upholstery shop.


He likes learning new crafts, as well as gaining knowledge from the experiences of other members.


When not working or at KCCC, Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 boys, as well as training for his pilot's license.

David Olson

Key City Creative Center Board Member

David Olson has been a member at KCCC since 2018. He joined the board in December of 2023. He has consulted the board and written grants for KCCC since 2021.