FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagram
Board of Directors2019-10-03T14:51:53-05:00

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Plano Symphony Orchestra
2019-20 Board of Directors

Craig BarberPresident
Retired Telecommunications Sales Executive
Mary Jo CaterVice President
Retired Vice President, Technical Manager, Bank of America
Janie OrrSecretary
Business Owner,
Pack and Mail Shoppe
Ed CoyleTreasurer
President, Senior Consultant, Afinian, Inc.
Erin StewartParliamentarian
General Counsel and VP of Human Resources, Pinnacle Group

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

Julianne Barnum: Area Manager EHS, AT&T

Marion Brockette: Partner, Kilpatrick, Mathis and Brown

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

Rebeka Ecker: Teacher, McKinney ISD

Ross Gillispie: Senior Vice President-Commercial Lending, Valliance Bank

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

Buzz Kolbe: President & Chief Leadership Development Coach, LeadingWIN, LLC

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

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

Mirna Lynch: Civic Leader

Mike Mangum: Retired Actuary Consultant

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

Polly Pardo: Client Services Account Executive, WellDyneRX, LLC

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

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

Sheri Pixley: Executive Vice President, Lockton Dunning Benefits

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

Gobriel Rusthoven: PSO Debutante Co-Director

Christina Ryan: President, Ryan Design International

Melissa Sauvage Senter: Director, Community and Public Relations, Medical City Plano & Frisco

Siri Spaulding: Principal Account Executive |National Account Management, BCBC of Texas

Vicky Teherani: President, More2 Wealth Management

Lisa Traeger: Charis Studios & PSO Debutante Co-Director

Bill Tucker: Manager, Ebby Halliday Realtors

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

Sue Wood: Guild President, Plano Symphony Orchestra

Autumn Zank: COO, Cigna

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

Lisa Phillips – Director of Operations & Events

Luis Rodriguez – Music Librarian

Gobriel Rusthoven – Debutante Director

Robert Reed – Executive Director

Lisa Traeger – Debutante Director

Dr. Jennifer Wheeler – Director of Education

Upcoming Events

More information on Underwriting and Sponsor opportunities:

Click here

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.

Learn More

FAQ

Are rehearsals open to the public?2018-07-23T15:58:39-05:00

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?2018-07-23T15:56:13-05:00

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?2018-07-23T15:55:27-05:00

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

When should I applaud?2018-07-23T15:55:08-05:00

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

Should I bring my children?2018-07-23T15:59:46-05:00

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.

Contact Us

COVID-19 Update from the Plano Symphony Orchestra

The Plano Symphony Orchestra has closely monitored the COVID-19 situation. Our highest priority is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every member of the Plano Symphony Orchestra family and our North Texas community. Due to the City of Richardson closing the Eisemann Center and the state of emergency declared by Dallas County, all PSO performances during the month of March and April have been cancelled.

We care deeply about protecting your investment in the Plano Symphony Orchestra. In the meantime, please consider donating your tickets. Your much-needed tax-deductible donation is an easy and important way to support the orchestra and its musicians. By donating your tickets, you will help the PSO address its own financial challenges. To donate your tickets, please email Marc Jennings at mjennings@planosymphony.org.

We fully recognize that these times are challenging on different and personal levels for everyone. If you would like to discuss additional options for your March and April tickets, please call your Plano Symphony at 972-473-7262 or email Marc. If we do not hear from you by April 17, we will consider your tickets donated to the orchestra.

All of us at the PSO sincerely thank you for your support and understanding during these challenging times.

Warmly,
Robert A. Reed
Executive Director

P.S. To support the PSO, patrons may “text to give” by texting the word “FUND” to 844-567-2108
close-image