The People Behind the Symphony
Our dedicated staff and board lead the Oregon Symphony with a shared commitment to musical excellence, community connection, and cultural enrichment for Portland.
Business Operations
Launa Bodde
Director of Data and Analysis
David Cabassa
Office Manager
Christine Hays
Director of Human Resources
Nell Whitman
Interim Controller
Glova Viers
Payroll & HR Manager
Development
Meagan Bataran
Director of Development
Alex Habecker
Development Associate
Rebekah Morris
Director of Annual Giving
Stephanie Noble
Development Associate for Annual Giving
Kim Ositis
Assistant Director of Development
Will Preston
Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
Leslie Simmons
Director of Stewardship & Events
Caroline Surrett
Events Associate
Executive Staff
Isaac Thompson
President and CEO
Siri Grubb
Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
Tanner Hanley
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Clement So
Vice President for Artistic Planning
Hilary Blakemore
Vice President for Development
Steve Wenig
Vice President and General Manager
Craig Johnson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Marketing
Blake Argotsinger
Director of Marketing
Claire Buchanan
Marketing Manager
Beth Crichton
Creative Director
Daniel Dy-Liacco
Website and Digital Content Manager
Mikal George
Social Media Manager
Randy Maurer
Creative Services and Publications Manager
Emily McIntosh
Marketing Operations Coordinator
Peter Rockwell
Graphic Designer
Operations
Annissa Bolder
Hank Swigert Director of Education and Community Engagement
Alex Border
Stage Manager
Leah Ilem
Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager
Chris Gray
Assistant Stage Manager
Noah Rigby
Education and Community Engagement Coordinator
Hannah Tate
Director of Orchestra Personnel
Chris Whittemore
Director of Operations
Programming
Darcie Kozlowski
Director of Popular Programming
Willow Larson
Manager of Artistic Administration
Ticket Office
Taylor Bearden
Patron Services Representative
Josh Byers
Ticket Office Manager
Adam Cifarelli
Teleservices Manager
Ped Dominguez
Assistant Ticket Office Manager
Carol Minchin
Patron Services Representative
Danica Morgan
Patron Services Representative
Tony Ornelis
Patron Services Representative
Dante Peña
Patron Services Representative
Orlando Reyes Cabrera
Patron Service Representative
Johanna Ruefli
Front of House Manager
Tyler Trepanier
Assistant Patron Services Manager
Robert Trujillo
Patron Services Representative
Rebecca Van Halder
Patron Services Representative