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.

Executive Staff

Paul Snyder

Interim President and CEO

Hilary Blakemore

Vice President for Development

Siri Grubb

Director of Executive Affairs

Tanner Hanley

Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Craig Johnson

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Steve Wenig

Vice President and General Manager

Business Operations

Alex Habecker

Senior Accountant

Christine Hays

Director of Human Resources

Glova Viers

Payroll & HR Manager

Taylor Yoon

Office & Administrative Support Manager

Development

Chevonne Ball

Events Associate

Meagan Bataran

Director of Development

Jenny Dally

Development Associate

Alley Henrici

Development Associate, Annual Giving

Rebekah Morris

Director of Annual Giving

Kim Ositis

Assistant Director of Development

Will Preston

Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Leslie Simmons

Director of Stewardship & Events

Marketing

Christian Bisgard

Web & Email Marketing Manager

Launa Bodde

Director of Data and Analysis

Claire Buchanan

Marketing & Paid Media Manager

Emily McIntosh

Marketing & Creative Project Manager

Pari Patel

Director of Marketing & Communications

Peter Rockwell

Production Graphic Designer

Sam Shumway

Content Creator & Designer

Mary Smudde

Creative Director

Caroline Surrett

Communications & Content Manager

Shyla Yu

Digital & Social Media Manager

Operations

Annissa Bolder

Hank Swigert Director of Education and Community Engagement

Alex Border

Stage Manager

Sean Elligers

Education and Community Engagement Manager

Chris Gray

Assistant Stage Manager

Leah Ilem

Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager

Gabrielle Illg

Production Manager

Hannah Tate

Director of Orchestra Personnel

Chris Whittemore

Director of Operations

Programming

Darcie Kozlowski

Senior Director of Popular Programming

Willow Larson

Manager of Artistic Administration

Clement So

Director of Classical Programming

Ticket Office

Taylor Bearden

Patron Services Representative

Taylor Begg

Patron Services Representative

Josh Byers

Assistant Patron Services Manager

Adam Cifarelli

Director of Patron Services

Ped Dominguez

Patron Services Manager

Dawn Freedain

Patron Services Representative for Education Ticketing

Carol Minchin

Patron Services Representative

Danica Morgan

Patron Services Representative

Tony Ornelis

Patron Services Representative

Dante Peña

Patron Services Representative

Johanna Ruefli

Front of House Manager

Tyler Trepanier

Assistant Patron Services Manager

Rebecca Van Halder

Patron Services Representative