Administrative Staff

Leadership

• Jim Newcomb, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

The Educational Program Folks

• Lisa DeRosia, Program Manager - 773.751.3353
  • Wiggleworms. Kids Group Classes: Guitar, Percussion, Voice, Fiddle, Piano, Ukulele
• Allison Grabarczyk, Program Manager - 773.751.3350
  • Dance and Movement
• John Huber, Program Manager - 773.751.3373
  • Teen Programs. Adult Group Classes: Piano, String Band
• Krista Ortgiesen, Program Manager - 773.751.3327
  • Private Lessons, Adult Group Classes: Voice, Accordion, Cello, Dulcimer, Harmonica, Percussion, Ukulele
• Eric R. Singh, DMA, Program Manager - 773.751.3356
  • Adult Group Classes: Guitar, Bass, Ensembles, Songwriting, Theory

The Community Ventures Folks

• Raul Fernandez, Field Trip Coordinator - 773.751.3444
• Arif Smith, Program Manager: Arts and Community Wellness - 773.751.3369
• Kate Walsh, Program Manager: School Partnerships -773.751.3337
• Jada-Amina Harvey, Community Ventures Program Coordinator

The Event Wranglers

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• Troy Hansbrough, Senior Director of Programming - 773.751.3333
• Stephanie Maieritsch, Venue & Production Manager - 773.751.3342
• Rob Fishman, Senior Production Manager - 773.751.3340
• Damian Anaya, Volunteer Manager - 773.751.3325

The Marketing Folks

• Dave Zibell, Director of Marketing - 773.751.3351
• Nick Macri, Concert Marketing Manager - 773.751.3352
• Simone Martin-Newberry, Designer - 773.751.3322
• Abby Boler, Digital Marketing Specialist
• Rachel Fernandez, Digital Marketing Coordinator

Development & Membership Folks

• Mary Jane Drews, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement - 773.751.3306
• Elizabeth Gordon, Director of Major Gifts - 773.751.3330
• Jeffrey Georlett, Institutional Giving Manager - 773.751.3308
• Tracy Kennedy, Manager, Business and Corporate Relations - 773.751.3307
• Anita O'Connell, Development Manager - 773.751.3365
• Janet Sayre, Database Administrator - 773.751.3328

Finance

• Gail Tyler, Senior Director, Business Administration - 773.751.3334
• Gail Prete, Controller - 773.751.3331
• Wendy Mejia, Finance Associate - 773.751.3364
• Meg Miller, Finance Associate - 773.751.3316
• Michal Percival, Bookkeeper - 773.751.3349

Human Resources

• Lauren Slipkowsky, Director of Human Resources and Talent Development - 773.751.3424
• Margarita Roman, Human Resources Generalist - 773.751.3357
• Brianna Jones, Human Resources Coordinator

Information Technology

• Gregg Tager, IT Director - 773.751.3336
• Kevin Matsuo, Web Developer
• Gregg Ostrom, Systems Associate - 773.751.3348
• Jason Pritchett, IT Help Desk Associate - 773.751.3335

Special Services

• Jenna Murfin, Manager of Artist Engagement - 773.751.3326

The Resource Center

• Colby Maddox, Resource Center Manager - 773.751.3309
• Laura Bretolle, Catalog Associate
• Carolyn Horyn, Catalog Associate

Campus Operations

• Dawn Patch, Senior Director of Operations - 773.751.3301
• Eric Unger, Operations and Equipment Manager - 773.751.3355

Customer Service Team

• Erin English, Customer Service Director - 773.751.3344
• Andrew Sa, Customer Service Manager
• Aerin Tedesco Customer Service Manager
• Bill Vandercook, Customer Service Manager
• Lorena Velazquez, Customer Service Manager
• Cydney Asher
• Louis Bardales
• Chris Baxter
• Zoraida Castilblanco
• Megan Coles
• Casundria Fair
• Adrienne Lee
• Conor McShane
• Alycia Moaton
• Juana Ramirez

The Music Store Folks

• Rebecca Jasso, Retail Manager - 773.751.3339
• Shawn Baldissero, Buyer
• Seth Bearman, Retail Associate
• Evan Holmes, E-Commerce Media Specialist
• Peter Rangel, Shipping and Receiving
• Charlie Reider, Sales Associate
• Pedro Rodriguez-Acevedo, Retail Associate

Maintenance

• Sam Chabchoubi, Facilities Maintenance Manager - 773.751.3321
• Teresa Avila
• Darryl Madison
• Etleva Rexhepi
• Juan Rodriguez
• Maria Rodriguez
• Fernando Salazar
• Judy Sandoval