Barb Sauer is the Director of Education & Visitor Services. Her main responsibilities at the Paper Discovery Center are to manage permanent and temporary traveling exhibits, manage archive collection, and assist with the development and implementation of educational programs.

Barb grew up in Northern New Jersey, near New York City. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.   She worked for Kimberly Clark Corporation in Neenah, Wisconsin for 19 years in research & development. Her experience ranges across many business sectors, including: feminine care, adult care, new business, and consumer tissue. She also held positions ranging from 'fuzzy front end' concept development to commercial implementation and manufacuring support.

Barb obtained a Master's Degree in Education from National Louis University by attending evening and weekend classes. She has taught science in middle and high school.

Barb lives in Fremont, WI with her husband Bob, who also worked at Kimberly Clark for 20 years, her daughter Claire, and her son Cory.

Her favorite past times include enjoying the outdoors - skiing, biking, canoeing, or hiking.

David Lee is the Executive Director for the Paper Discovery Center. As Executive Director, Dave directs daily operations and fundraising for the organization.

Dave was raised in Appleton. He graduated from Ripon College with a degree in chemistry, and later received his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Dave began his career as a project chemist at Bergstrom Paper Company (now known as Glatfelter Papers). During his thirty-three years with the company, he held positions including technical superintendent, production manager, and mill manager.

Prior to accepting the position of Educator, Dave’s recent experience includes serving as an adjunct instructor of chemistry at Ripon College. He had been a volunteer at the Paper Discovery Center since its opening and has chaired the Education and Exhibits committees at the Paper Discovery Center. His most rewarding moments are seeing the enjoyment of the Paper Discovery Center’s visitors, responding to their insightful questions about paper and papermaking, and being asked “What is hydrogen bonding?”

Dave and his wife, Susan (also a volunteer with the Paper Discovery Center), reside in Appleton.

Kathy Kleman is one of our talented educators. Her main responsibilities at the Paper Discovery Center are to lead field trips and help develop the educational programs.

Kathy grew up in Toledo, Ohio. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Kathy moved to Wisconsin after graduration to work as a project engineer with Procter & Gamble Paper Company in Green Bay.

More recently, Kathy had been working as a substitute teacher in the Appleton Catholic School System. She lives in Appleton with her husband, Mark (who still works in the Paper Industry) and their four children.