The Cascade Symphony is supported by three boards: a Board of Managing Directors, an Advisory Board, and an Honorary Board. Each of these boards plays a vital function in the success of the Cascade Symphony.
Board of Managing Directors
The Board of Managing Directors is the working board that oversees the day-to-day operations of the Symphony. The majority of Managing Directors are members of the orchestra. We welcome your participation! If you would like to be considered for membership on our Board of Managing Directors, please email Kathleen Moellenberndt at moellenk(at)gmail.com.
Managing Directors:
- Laura Heard, President
- Diane Wigington, Vice President
- Claire Been, Secretary
- Heather Hoskins, Treasurer
- Kristina Bowman
- Barbara Brannman
- Norma Dermond
- Heidi McBride Fritts
- Rebecca Gillette
- Arnie Gunderson
- Ruth Keller-McFadden
- Jerry Knutson
- David Little
- Robert McBride
- Roberta McBride
- Kathleen Moellenberndt
- Suzanne Ruff
- Holly Sullivan
Advisory Board
Members of the Advisory Board lend valuable assistance in their areas of expertise:
- Richard Asher
- Frank DeMiero
- Roupen Shakarian
Honorary Board
Endorsement and support is provided by members of the Honorary Board:
- Gerard Schwarz, Conductor Laureate, Seattle Symphony
- Yan Pascal Tortelier, Principal Conductor, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Honorable Maria Cantwell, United States Senator from Washington
- Gary Nelson, Snohomish County Councilman, Retired
- Gary Haakensen, Deputy County Executive, Snohomish County
- Rick Steves, Europe Through the Back Door, Host – PBS Rick Steves’ Europe
The work is rewarding, and we’d love to welcome you!
