The Center for the Performing Arts Staff

Jeffrey C. McDermott
President/CEO

Jeffrey C. McDermott is a collaborative leader with years of experience in management, business growth and problem-solving, most recently as a longtime partner at law firm Krieg DeVault LLP.

A Carmel resident for over 30 years, McDermott joined the Board of Directors for the Center for the Performing Arts in 2010, prior to the opening of the Palladium. He has since served the Center's Board in multiple capacities, including as a member of its Executive Committee, Development Committee, Audit Committee, Finance Committee, Governance Committee and as its legal counsel.

In 2011, McDermott joined the Board of Directors of the Great American Songbook Foundation as its second Board Chairman. During his tenure, the Foundation permanently affiliated with the Center, attracted new members to its national Board of Directors, increased its donor base, significantly added to its archives, and expanded its national Songbook Academy to every state in the continental United States.

McDermott was named Interim President/CEO in 2016 and accepted a permanent, full-time appointment to the position in August 2017. 

Michael Feinstein 

Artistic Director

Michael Feinstein is a multi-platinum selling, five-time Grammy-nominated vocalist and pianist known as “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook.” More than an entertainer, he is nationally recognized for his commitment to American popular song, both celebrating its art and preserving its legacy for future generations. In addition to serving as artistic director, Feinstein performs frequently at the Center and assists with programming.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Christie Gardner
Director of Human Resources

Cynthia Ille
Controller

Nancy Hamilton
Accounting & HR Manager

Michele Oakley
Accounting Specialist

Maryan Douglas
Administrative Assistant

PROGRAMMING
Douglas Tatum
Vice President of Programming

Julia Shildmyer-Heighway
Director of Education & Community Engagement

Krista Layfield

Education & Community Engagement Assistant

DEVELOPMENT

Kendra Latta, CFRE
Vice President of Development

Braden Hurley
Director of Partnership Development

Sheila Delaney
Development Strategy & Research Manager

Robin Briskey
Annual Fund & Corporate Relations Manager

Tara Eubanks
Individual Giving Associate

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Mark Truett
Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Becky Lee Meacham
Director of Marketing

Scott Hall
Director of Communications

John A. Moskal II
Business Intelligence Administrator

Katie Breden

Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator

Kalie Clark
Graphics Production Coordinator

PATRON SERVICES
Brian Seitz
Director of Patron Services and Organizational Core Values

Chandler Appleby
Steve Moore
Patron Services Supervisors

Sheryl Anastas
Patron Services Concierge

Bill Eckert

Patron Services Representatives

OPERATIONS
Jeff Steeg
Vice President of Operations

Ramona Adams
Director of Events

Lisa Hillard
Director of Beverages

Jason Butrum
Director of Safety and Security

Laura Varnau
Event Manager

Sharon Holyoak
Volunteer Manager

Cindy Teeters
Lead House Manager

Kim Moe
Erica Bernstein
Jennifer Kaufmann
Christian Starnes

House Managers

FACILITIES
Ed Penman
Facility Manager

Ryan Gray
Maintenance Engineer

PRODUCTION
Tim Todd
Director of Production

Lisa Posson
Assistant Director of Production

Jared McGowan
Lighting Director

Devin Schonsheck
Lead Audio Engineer

Joe Wisner
Technical Director, The Studio Theater

Joshua Hasty
Technical Director, The Tarkington

Ben Dobler
Lead Video Engineer

Jacki Pollnow 
Production Technician

Ellen Kingston
Concierge Services Manager

Karen Knotts
Artist Concierge

Contact Us

General email: Info@TheCenterPresents.org

Box Office email: Tickets@TheCenterPresents.org