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A member of several non-profit Boards, Glenn Brady is probably most noted as Co-Founder/CEO of Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling. While Glenn has no artistic talent whatsoever, he carries a deep respect and admiration for the talents of artists, and profoundly appreciates the value that arts bring to the community, in terms of quality of life and cultural/social enrichment. (Since 2010)

Mike received his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. For over 20 years, he has been learning the business of oil refining in various engineering, operations, reliability and leadership roles around the world. Mike, his wife, and 3 children moved to Fairbanks in 2009 where he is now the Vice President of Alaska Operations for FHR Alaska, LLC and the refinery manager of the North Pole refinery. Mike is also the leader of St Raphael's Sunday morning choir. (Since 2012)

Don and his wife, Carolyn, came to Fairbanks in August of 1970 as K-12 teachers. He retired from teaching in 1992 and went on to a career as an Investment Executive with Wedbush Morgan Securities. Don's knowledge of people and the state and his financial experience provide great assistance to the Festival. (Since 2002)

Lloyd has managed all kinds of properties from 10 unit bungalows along the Oregon coast to resort properties in Arizona, and was voted General Manager of the year for the entire Days Inn Chain in 1996. In Fairbanks, Lloyd has managed the Fairbanks Super 8, Westmark, Pike's Waterfront Lodge, the Fair, and with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is currently works at Holiday Inn Express. (Since 2012)

Until her retirement in 1999, Patty served as the Executive Director of Human Resources for the University of Alaska System. She is a Certified Mediator from the National Association for Collaborative Negotiations and has had extensive experience in all aspects of management from hiring to strategic planning. (Since 1999)

Jaunelle is the Associate Professor of Voice at UAF and received her DMA from the University of Michigan in 2003. She then moved to Fairbanks in August 2003 where she also serves as the music director at Zion Lutheran Church. She stays busy with her voice studio at UAF along with conducting the University Chorus on campus. Other classes include voice methods and singer's diction. Jaunelle is a recitalist and recently debuted with the Anchorage Opera, singing the role of Micaela in Carmen. (Since 2007)

Doug Lange moved to Fairbanks in 1998 to teach music after having taught in Unalaska and Nome. As a founding member of the Fairbanks Community Jazz Band, he directs as well as plays in this 16 piece band. Doug came to the festival in 2005 after Jo Scott had brought Bobby Lewis to sing at a school assembly the previous winter. (Since 2008)

Joy and her husband, Robin, are long-time Fairbanks residents and are both retired teachers. As Guest Services Chair, Joy arranges the logistics and details for guest arrival times, guest housing and courtesy cars. Joy has also served as the local coordinator for cabaret classes and “ACS Winter Edition” classes. (Since 2000)

After graduating in 1958 from Chico State University, Marie left California and ended up in Fairbanks. She worked for the UAF Museum of the North and relished working as the Assistant to the Director unil retiring in 2005. Hobbies throughout years included children's active organizations and fiction writing. Marie concentrates effort on writing novels and is happy to have three young adult novels available in paperback and as e-books. (Since 2012)

Currently serving as the 2011-2012 Chairwoman of the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Lorna also serves on the boards of directors for several other industry and business organizations, including Alaska Miners Association, Resource Development Council, Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Center for Economic Education and the UAF School of Management Community Advisory Board. She holds graduate and undergraduate business degrees from UAF. Lorna works at Pogo Mine as External Affairs Manager. (Since 2012)

Todd was born in Alaska while it was still a territory. Until recently he was a Professor of Art and taught printmaking and other studio art classes for the UAF Art Department. He received a BA in Art from UAF and an MFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and has had over 35 solo shows of his artwork and has been included in dozens of group exhibitions since 1977. His work is in private and public collections in Alaska, the U.S. and Spain. Todd lives in Fairbanks with his wife and three children. He is now serving as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at UAF. (Since 2012)

Pablo Webster is the Director of Trust Sales for Alaska Trust Company. He has been working in the financial services industry for 8 years previously with Morgan Stanley. His prior job responsibilities included developing and cultivating a high net worth client base while providing strategic guidance through the use of financial planning and asset management. Pablo graduated from Clemson University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Legal Studies. (Since 2012)

(Since 2013)

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A Fairbanks resident for the past 58 years, Jo Ryman Scott is known as a passionate educator. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to arts and education including two Governors Awards for the Arts and an honorary Doctorate from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She was selected to be inducted this year in the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame. Jo began her teaching career 64 years ago in a little country school in South Dakota. In 2009, she retired after founding and producing the 30th season of the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. She is grateful to her husband, Dick, for his support all these years. (Since 1979)

Jo Scott met Eddie Madden in 1972 when he was teaching summer classes for the UAF Music Department. She decided Eddie might help her realize her dream of founding an arts Festival in Fairbanks. In 1980 the time was right for the plans to come to fruition showcasing Jazz Festival '80 in April. Festival will always remember Eddie's critical role in its founding. (Since 1979)

A founding member of the Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre in 1969, Theresa performs, directs and designs costume for FLOT. She has been invited to other Alaska communities to direct, and she taught music in the schools for many years. She serves as the local coordinator of the Festival's Opera Theatre program, and currently serves as president of the Board of Directors. (Since 1989)

As the Branch Manager of a Seattle brokerage firm, Dick Scott was an integral part of the Festival's business planning during the 30 years Jo served as the Director of the Festival. He generously contributed office space and equipment over all those years, too. Dick and Jo continue to help the Festival by sharing their home and grounds for classes and events. (Trustee since 1979) (Since 1979)

A graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Dave has been an accountant since 1975. He earned his CPA certification in 1997 and is the owner of his own firm. Dave oversees the financial accounting of the Festival, and provides accounting counsel for the Corporation. Dave serves as the Treasurer of the Corporation. (Since 1984)

The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival is made possible by financial and in-kind gifts, and is supported in part by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Fairbanks Arts Association/City of Fairbanks Bed Tax Regrant. FSAF is in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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