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Board & Staff

OAPN Code of Regulations and Bylaws

OAPN Board Member Recruitment Information 

 Our staff has a strong commitment to enriching the lives of our community’s residents through artistic expression. They are experts in arts management and use their creative energy to bring the arts alive for you.

Our Board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for bringing arts to the masses. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization so that the funds raised allow the membership to continue growing the touring arts industry in Ohio.

STAFF

Contact Jessica Executive Director Jessica Rosenblatt Cleveland, OH

Contact Ebony Membership Coordinator Ebony Richardson Columbus, OH

Our board includes professionals from Ohio, and states across the US, who have a passion for bringing the arts to Ohio’s communities. Board members volunteer their time to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization, allowing the funds that are raised to support the mission and ongoing work of OAPN.

BOARD OFFICERS

Contact David President David Mitchell,  • General Manager, Performing Arts Center Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH Contact Margo Secretary Margo Ohlson,  • Director, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall  at The University of Akron Akron, OH		Contact Kevin Vice President Kevin Cornell,  • Artist, Educator Mister C, Learning Science is Fun Dayton, OH   Contact Amber Treasurer  Amber Hansen,  • Midwest Consultant/Agent, BiCoastal Productions Utah
Contact Gary Immediate Past President Gary Minyard, • Vice President of Education and Engagement, Dayton Live Dayton, OH

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE

Contact Elaine Dr. Elaine Richardson,  • Artist, Educator Dr. E, Ohio State University Professor of Literacy Studies Columbus, OH		Contact Erika Erika Finley • Marketing Manager & Agent, Live Arts & Attractions  Kentucky
Contact Heather Heather Clow,  • Executive Director, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Findlay, OH		Contact Abe Abe Ambroza,  • Chief Executive Officer, Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center Lima, OH
Contact Margaret Dr. Margaret Carlson,  • Producing Artistic Director, Verb, 'Ohio Contemporary Ballet' Cleveland, OH		Contact David David M. Finkel,  • Executive Director, Strand Theatre Illinois
Contact Peg Peg McDonald • Associate Director, Defiance, OH		Contact Edward Edward Schoelwer,  • Principal, Red Shell Mgmt
Contact Antoinette Antoinette Kula • Senior Manager, Ticket Sales & Service, Playhouse Square  Cleveland, OH Contact Sharon Sharon Edmond • Receptionist, Saint Luke's Foundation  Cleveland, OH		Contact Erin Erin Cameron Miller • Director, Stocker Arts Center Elyria, OH Contact Jerry Jerry Ross • President, Harmony Artists Woodland Hills, California

Past Board Members:

Tammy Walkup, Class Acts Entertainment
Robert Baird, BAM! Baird Artists Management
Anna Kelberg-Kim, Kelberg Law
David Greene, Playhouse Square
Danielle Devlin, Canis Major Music
Steven Palacio, 
Colleen Miller, Music Box Supper Club
Sarah Barr, Wild Goose Creative
Violet Rae Webster, Raison D'Etre
Jordan Knepper, Piqua Arts Council
Janet Herman Barlow, Stocker Arts Center
Eric Gnezda, Songs at the Center
Chris Parthemore, Sandusky State Theatre