Meet The Team
Board Director/President
Patti Trobaugh
By profession, Patti is an interior designer, who studied at the University of Memphis. She is semi-retired but spends much of time advancing Upstairs Artspace. She and her husband Tom relocated from Hilton Head, SC, to Tryon in 2017.
843 290 4402
Board Director/Vice President
Alexia Timberlake-Boyd
Alexia is the Collections Manager at Greenville (SC) County Museum of Art. She is also a producing artist. Her master's degree in Fine Art is from Clemson University. She and her husband live in Saluda
864 313 5420
Board Director/Treasurer
Sarah Schroth, Ph.D.
Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Upstairs Artspace. She was the Director of Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and has more the 20 years of experience with emphasis in development and communications.
919 360 4851
Board Director/Secretary
Cathey Stoney
Cathey is a native of North Carolina, living in Saluda. She is a retired art teacher, who has now devoted her life to her art. She has been a supporter of Upstairs Artspace for many years, being both the Board Secretary and Interim President.
828 606 8294
Board Director
Ashley Menetre
Ashley joined the Board in 2022. She owns and operates The Nest Artisan Market, a boutique in Tryon. She and her family have lived in Tryon since 2012 and are highly involved in community life. She attended Art Institute of Atlanta.
404 319 1052
Gallery Manager
Steve Wong
Steve joined Upstairs Artspace in the spring of 2022 as the Gallery Manager. Previously, he had written about the gallery for local magazines. By profession, he is a writer and promoter.
864 316 6559
Board Director
Jessica Phillips
Jessica is the owner of A Taste of Olives and Grapes in Tryon. Contemporary art embraces an electric array of styles and techniques created by artist from diverse backgrounds. It is an inclusive celebration of the richness of human experience and perspective. I am excited to be involved and share my culinary art with like-minded people."
jPhillips@AtasteOfOlivesAndGrapes.com
321 698 8767
Board Director
Christy Souther
Christy is a graphic design and marketing professional with her own agency, South Creative, Inc. She also works at Flat Rock Playhouse in the Marketing Department, handling all aspects of promoting plays. She joined Upstairs Artspace's Board of Directors in September 2022.
christy@southcreativedesign.com
864.316.4082
Board Director
Becky Collins
Becky is a US military veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm. She is active in the local community, serving on several Boards. She is the owner/instructor at The Hive Studio at the Mill Spring Ag Center. She is an experienced fundraiser and excellent manager.
513 254 5375
Board Director
Sandra Miller
Sandra is an attorney who specializes in healthcare law. Prior to becoming an attorney, she was a registered nurse and director of nursing. She has served on many boards throughout her career, including being president for two nonprofits. Her experience in advising nonprofits on fiduciary obligations, conduct of business and ethics is invaluable.
864.630.6731