Board of Directors and Advisors

"It’s an honor to be a board member of the POPS, I enjoy the music, but most importantly, I like our direction we are going, in our community, trying to make a difference."

"I love supporting local organizations including local arts organizations. I became involved with the Pops after watching how they interact with their subscribers and concert goers as well as watching the great work they do in the community. My family and I support The Pops both personally and through our company."

"I grew up playing viola, and have a deep appreciation for both classical and pops music. While I’m not playing professionally, the arts are extraordinarily important to the value of life in Cleveland. It’s an honor to serve on the Board of the Pops, and help add to the vibrancy and culture of Northeast Ohio."

"I support the Pops because of my lifetime love of music and because it is so easy to support such dedicated people like Carl and Shirley."

"I support the Pops because it brings exciting and entertaining music from a variety of genres to diverse audiences. It is the hidden gem of the Cleveland music scene."

“I joined a board focused on the arts, because the arts are a building block of any great society. The arts enable expression, learning, and sharing of diverse perspectives. I joined the Board of Directors for the Cleveland Pops because it is an outstanding musical arts organization that expertly performs a wide variety of musical genres, which affords a broader opportunity for shared experiences, outreach, and education.”

“I was excited to join the board of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra because the Pops are an undeniable force in Cleveland’s culture – joining the board was a great opportunity to contribute to an organization that has created incredibly fun and lasting memories for so many people.”

"I am at a point in my life where I may indulge in my appreciation and fondness of classical interpretation of popular music. I became aware that they offer concerts in Elyria and I am excited to help promote them."

“I am a proud supporter of the Cleveland Pops because of their commitment to offering great music to the public. I appreciate the dedication and all the hard work from the entire staff.”