Meet Our Staff
Brittany Venturella, Manager
My passion for exploring and sharing cultures inspires my daily work. I believe that culture is an intersection of history, art and science that helps us discover new understandings about each other and the world around us. My B.A. in History, B.S.J. in Strategic Communications, and M.A. in Museum Professions are foundations for my lifelong learning. With over a decade of museum experience, I have worked in many areas of the museum field, such as education, exhibitions, collections, public relations, administration, and retail. Living in Wapakoneta, Ohio, I enjoy writing articles about Auglaize County history and volunteering. I look forward to meeting the Bicycle Museum of America’s patrons and sharing stories about bicycles and their impact on the world.
Juliana Milewski, Museum Supervisor
I was born and raised in upstate NY and moved to Ohio after getting my B.A. in Museum, Archives and Public history. At the age of sixteen, I began volunteering at my local museum, which included exhibits with bicycles. This experience sparked my passion for museums and set me on the path I am on today. While in college, I took on four internships and studied abroad in the U.K. where I focused on how modern museums create interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. I am grateful to be working at a museum centered on bicycle history, as it brings my journey full circle. Today, I live in New Bremen where I enjoy small town life and continue learning about Ohio’s history. I look forward to collaborating with the community to share the innovation and evolution of bicycles and their impact on the world.
Maria Larger, Museum Assistant
Having grown up down the road in Minster, the Bicycle Museum has always been a local treasure. I have a degree Hospitality Management from The Ohio State University with a minor in business and spent a few years after college living in Columbus working at the Hyatt Regency. After starting a family, my husband and I moved back to the area to be close to our families. I love reading historical fiction and non-fiction novels and learning about different periods of history, which is why I am excited to be a part of the Bicycle Museum to share my passion for history along with my passion for creating a unique and enjoyable experience for all patrons in the museum. This community staple is rich in history and I look forward to being part of its story.
Emily Ray, Museum Assistant
I was born and raised in Texas, and moved to Ohio in 2018. I collect records and antiques in my free time, and enjoy learning about history. The majority of my work experience has been in customer service, although more recently I have worked in child care. Teaching kids is something I enjoy, and the museum is a great opportunity for them to learn. I, myself, loved museums as a child, and I know the impact they can have. For these reasons, I am happy to assist The Bicycle Museum of America in our goal to provide an understanding of the collection here in New Bremen. The museum has given me an opportunity to learn the story behind a lot of our bicycles, and it is very rewarding to assist in the telling of those stories.
Brandon Broering, Museum Assistant
I was born and raised in the surrounding area, and I have always had a passion for history. In 2023, I received my B.A. in History from Wright State University, and in December of 2025, I received my M.A. in Public History from Wright State. I previously interned at Clark County Heritage Center as a Collections Intern and updated their Agriculture Exhibit. My passion for history guides me to work with historical collections to aid in their preservation and their access. I am glad to be able to work in the museum so that I can work with such a wide variety of bicycles with such rich and diverse histories. I love to work with all the historical artifacts, help aid in research requests, and talk with our patrons.