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The SMSO Team

Staff & Board of Directors

Administration

Jessica Ishmael
President & CEO

Matthew Aubin
Music Director

Hollie Ayres
Office Operations

Education

Burke Lokey
Education Director, Youth Orchestra Conductor

Beth Oeseburg
LMYO Concert Strings Conductor

Rachel Cabella-Sinnett
LMYO Encore Strings Conductor

Forrest Miesse
LMYO Program Coordinator

Orchestra Support

Scott Burgess
Production Manager

Irina Kagan
Personnel Manager & Librarian

Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Bill Downey
Board Chair

Keri Suarez
Vice Chair

Kate Gassman
Secretary

VACANCY*
Treasurer

*Interested applicants encouraged to complete the Board Interest Form linked at right!

Directors
Natalie Baggio
Collin Boltz
Kari Cheevers
Eric Wignall

Musician Liaisons
Paul Carlson
Sara Churchill

JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

Complete our Board Interest Form linked below, and SMSO leadership will connect with you soon to schedule a time to discuss further!

Board Meeting Dates

Below is a list of dates our Board of Directors is scheduled to meet for the 2025-26 Season. If you are interested in attending as a guest, please call our office at 269-982-4030 for additional information and to RSVP.

Mon. June 9 | 2025-26 ANNUAL MEETING

Mon. Jul 14
Mon. Aug 11
Mon. Sep 8
Mon. Oct 13
Mon. Nov 10

Mon. Dec 8
Mon. Jan 12
Mon. Feb 9
Mon. Mar 9
Mon. Apr 13
Mon. May 11

Mon. Jun 8 | 2026-27 ANNUAL MEETING