Before taking the reins as the Executive Director of Redux, Buff Ross founded Alloneword Design to focus his services on museums, artists, and other cultural organizations, in addition to commercial clients. Prior to this, he served as the Assistant Director and curator for The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. His life is littered with a rangy collection of other occupations, including roofer, painter, associate professor, cook, ship worker, fishmonger, potter’s assistant, archeologist, and budding restaurateur.

Maggie Jordan is from Myrtle Beach, SC. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 2012 with degrees in Art History and Anthropology. She started working in local nonprofit, city government and arts organizations. In 2022 she (re)joined Redux Contemporary Art Center as Exhibition & Studio Director. 

A longtime community supporter of Redux’s mission and a deep love and involvement in the arts led Kate to this dynamic hub of creativity. Kate grew up on Hilton Head Island and moved to Charleston in 1998 to study Historic Preservation at the College of Charleston. Kate’s love of the built environment and the stories it relays of the history of people led Kate to Drayton Hall, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where she worked for many years and established an understanding of the important work being done in Charleston through non-profit organizations. Kate went on to work for the South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Collegiate School, all the time deeply immersed in the local preservation, conservation, music and arts scenes. 

Kylie Beall is an artist who lives and works in Charleston, SC. She earned her BFA in Studio Art from the College of Charleston. While there, she focused on printmaking, creating larger than life mono prints, linocuts, and lithographs depicting insects.

Francis Ervin is an attorney at Rogers, Townsend & Thomas, P.C.  in Charleston, SC. Francis has a B.A. in History from the University of South Carolina, a M.A. in American History from the University of Northern Colorado, and a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. Francis’s wife, Jennifer Ervin, is a photographer and former studio artist at Redux. Francis also serves on the Board of The Sustainability Institute of South Carolina located in Charleston. His interests include music, kayaking, motorcycle touring, cooking and a love for the arts.

Christopher Morgan is Director of the City of Charleston’s Planning Division, and has worked with the City for over 15 years. He received a BA in Urban Studies from the College of Charleston, with a minor in Art History, and Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has served in Charleston on a number of local boards and committees on issues ranging from historic preservation to the environment. Christopher lives in downtown Charleston with his wife and twin daughters. His interests include the local visual arts scene, photography, and travel.

Jonathan Oakman is the Director of Business Services for the City of Charleston, SC. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Williams College and a Masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University. He has held positions in both federal and municipal government, and his career experience ranges from economic development to public finance to affordable housing development. Jonathan lives in Charleston with his wife and 2 children, and his interests include investing, acoustic guitar, watercolor painting, and ultimate frisbee.

David Couey is a Commercial Banker with CresCom Bank in Charleston, SC. Originally from North Carolina, he graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Business Administration.  David and his wife, local photographer Julia Lynn, live on James Island with their two children. He also serves on the boards of The Cooper School, Exchange Club of James Island, and the Riverland Terrace Neighborhood Association.  In his free time, David enjoys exploring the waters of the Lowcountry, live music, coaching youth sports, and UNC basketball.

Kassandra von Etzdorf was born in Manhattan to a Canadian mother and British father. She’s lived in New York, Toronto, Montreal, spent lots of time in various places in Europe and the UK, and now, lives full time in Charleston.

Career highlights include time working in lots of different industries – fashion, food, events, and design. Currently, Kass works as a Marketing Manager for a global compliance solutions company, and is happy to report that she learns something new every single day.

Her appreciation for the arts started young, fostered by a very close relationship with her aunt, British textile designer and artist Georgina von Etzdorf. Since she was tiny she has been exposed to the art world’s wonders and challenges, and has come to understand how important it is to support the arts and artists themselves.

Kass spends her days with her husband Pete, young daughter Rory, and sweet pup Izzy, and can’t wait to bring her enthusiasm, unique perspective and experience to the Redux Board.

A native of McClellanville, SC, Greg developed a passion for the arts young; as a visual artist at Charleston County School of the Arts. Greg went to Winston-Salem State University, where he received a BA in studio arts with a concentration in sculpture. As an NC undergrad, he was the regional student rep/curator for the 4D Gallery, Dada Center of the Arts, and the University Gallery. He moved back to Charleston to pursue his career in arts management. To highlight the “gray area” of art in Charleston, he opened a gallery/pop-up art concept, Gris Galerie, with a friend and former colleague, Elizabeth Bowers. Greg curated the 2016 Piccolo Spoleto City Gallery exhibition and the Clemson University Art Department CSA. He was a juror for the Greenville Artisphere festival, Charleston Parks Conservancy, Coastal Community Foundation Lowcountry Artist of the Year, and the North Charleston Arts Fest. He has been a juror for SOA’s application process and several other selection committees statewide. Mostly, he was committed to an art career as Director of Operations at Redux Contemporary Art Center for six years.

Bio coming soon.

James Wine is a queer artist and passionate advocate for the arts based in Charleston, South Carolina. A deeply dedicated member of the local arts community since 2010, James has spent over a decade supporting, creating, and championing contemporary art in all its forms. Their work reflects a commitment to inclusivity, experimentation, and community-building. Values they bring wholeheartedly to their new role as Education and Outreach Coordinator at Redux Contemporary Art Center. James is thrilled to be doing what they love while helping shape the future of one of Charleston’s most vital creative spaces.