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
Maryan Douglas
Executive Assistant
PROGRAMMING
Dan Kemer
Vice President of Programming
Julia Shildmyer-Heighway
Director of Education & Community Engagement
Education Associate & Volunteer Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT
Kendra Latta, CFRE
Vice President of Development
Ana Hammersley
Director of Individual Development
Braden Hurley
Director of Partnership Development
Sheila Delaney
Director of Development Strategy & Research
Tara Eubanks
Donor Stewardship & Partner Fulfillment Manager
Madison Miazgowicz
Annual Fund & Gift Entry Manager
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Mark Truett
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Becky Lee Meacham
Director of Marketing
Scott Hall
Director of Communications
Social Media Manager
Kalie Clark
Design Manager
PATRON SERVICES
Brian Seitz
Director of Patron Services and Organizational Core Values
Chandler Appleby
Steve Moore
Patron Services Managers
Sheryl Anastas
Patron Services Concierge
Bill Eckert
Kate Ochwat
Jane Caskey
Patron Services Associates
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Jeff Steeg
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Cynthia Ille
Director of Finance & Controller
Nancy Hamilton
Accounting & HR Manager
Michele Oakley
Accounting Specialist
Jason Butrum
Director of Safety and Security
John A. Moskal II
Business Intelligence Manager
Ed Penman
Director of Facilities
Ryan Gray
Maintenance Engineer
EVENT PRODUCTION
Tim Todd
Vice President of Event Production
Lisa Hillard
Director of Beverages
Ellen Kingston
Director of Creative Events
Ramona Adams
Director of Events
Lisa Posson
Director of Production
Laura Varnau
Event Manager
Cindy Teeters
Lead House Manager
Kim Moe
Erica Bernstein
Jennifer Kaufmann
Dianne Bonnici
House Managers
Karen Knotts
Artist Concierge Manager
PRODUCTION
Jacki Pollnow
Production Manager
Devin Schonsheck
Lead Audio Engineer
Ben Dobler
Lead Video Engineer
Jared McGowan
Lighting Director
Joe Wisner
Technical Director, The Studio Theater
Joshua Hasty
Technical Director, The Tarkington
Greg Cox
Production Technician
Contact Us
General email: Info@TheCenterPresents.org
Box Office email: Tickets@TheCenterPresents.org
