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Board of Directors2020-10-05T11:43:58-05:00

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Plano Symphony Orchestra
2020-21 Board of Directors

Craig BarberPresident
Retired Telecommunications Sales Executive
Marion BrockettePresident-Elect
Partner, Kilpatrick, Mathis and Brown
Janie OrrSecretary
Business Owner,
Pack and Mail Shoppe
Mike MangumTreasurer
Retired Actuary Consultant

Linda Ballard: VP of Human Resources, Head of People and Culture, Aseracare

Julianne Barnum: Area Manager EHS, AT&T

Mary Jo Cater: Retired Vice President, Technical Manager, Bank of America

Nate Cavender: Vice President, Client Relations, Botsford Financial Group

Rebeka Ecker: Teacher, McKinney ISD

Deborah L. Hendrix: CPA, Management Consultant with RSM US LLP

Dr. Christine Hopkins: Dentist/Business Owner, Advanced Dental Center of Excellence

Marcia Nelson Jackson: Partner in the Labor and Employment Group, Wick Phillips

Humera Kassem: Executive Human Resources Consultant

Stephen Kyriakos: Manager, Business Intelligence, North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA)

William Langford, VP – eComm, Warehouse, & New Business, Pepsico

Mirna Lynch: Civic Leader

Charles Miller: Blue Wolf Capital

Brenda Mills: Vice President, Benefits, U.S. Anesthesia Partners

Darlene Morford: Retired Technology Solutions Manager, AT&T

Dr. Betty Bell Muns: Retired, Psychologist

Shirley Ogden: CPA, CFA Director of Investments, Lee Financial

Wanda Parker, P.E.: Oil & Gas Consultant, WJP Enterprises

Dr. Christopher Parr: Retired Dean of Undergraduates, University of Texas at Dallas

Ryan Riggs: Data Management Specialist for US Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Carlos Rodriguez-Garcia: Director of Operations Support, Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals

Gobriel Rusthoven: PSO Debutante Director

Christina Ryan: President, Ryan Design International

Lisa Traeger: Charis Studios

Bill Tucker: Manager, Ebby Halliday Realtors

Kyle Veverka: Sales Executive at BlueChip Benefits

Lauren Wood: Attorney, Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C.

Sue Wood: Guild President, Plano Symphony Orchestra

Administrative Staff

Kaitlin Einkauf  – Finance Director

Jim Gasewicz – Musician Personnel Manager

Hector Guzman – Music Director

Linda Housewright – Patron Services Specialist

Marc Jennings – Patron Services Manager

Douglas W. Kinzey  – Director of Audience Engagement

Isaiah McKee – Creative Services Manager

Greg Patterson – Director of Development

Robert Reed – Executive Director

Luis Rodriguez – Operations Manager and Librarian

Gobriel Rusthoven – Debutante Director

Dr. Jennifer Wheeler – Director of Education

Upcoming Events

The Plano Symphony’s EncoreYouth education programs, including School Concerts, Collin County Young Artists Competition, Instrumental Petting Zoo and more, touch the lives of over 40,000 youth annually.

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FAQ

Are rehearsals open to the public?2021-03-15T15:32:24-05:00

A select number of rehearsals are open to the public during the season. Please call the office at 972-473-7262 for further information.

What if I’m late?2021-03-15T15:32:24-05:00

Late arrivals to concerts will be seated at the first appropriate seating break in consideration of the performers and other patrons. Ushers are always at hand to assist you.

What should I wear?2021-03-15T15:32:24-05:00

Most audience members attend concerts in business casual attire. Wear what makes you comfortable.

When should I applaud?2021-03-15T15:32:24-05:00

You should applaud whenever you are moved to do so. Musicians love your support.

Should I bring my children?2021-03-15T15:32:24-05:00

Our Family Symphony Sundays are concerts created specifically for children 3 to 10, and we strongly encourage you to attend them with your child. For all other concerts, please consider your child’s ability to enjoy a concert with other audience members.

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