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