Board of Directors

The Boise Philharmonic’s board of directors leads through governance and ensures that the organization fulfills its mission to reflect the energy and heartbeat of our community through invigorating musical experiences that touch the human spirit.

If you are interested in applying to join the Boise Phil Board of Directors, see the application process below the listing of Directors.

Boise Philharmonic Association Board of Directors
Officers

Anne Hay, President
Retired high school & university teacher, amateur musician, and lover of music

Ridgley Denning, Vice President
Retired, VP & Senior Relationships Manager, Boise Commercial, US Bank

Jerry Sturgill, Treasurer
CEO & Co-Founder, Galena Capital Partners Inc.

Phil Jensen, Secretary
Partner, Idaho Gastroenterology Association (formerly President)

Directors

Shannon Baltz
Business Relationship Officer Supervisor, ICCU

Phyllis Barker
Meridian School District (retired), Owner – Group One Property Management

Aaron Bell

Megan Bennett

Jeanette Bowman

Peaches Chilanga
SVP, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Zions Bancorporation

Nicolette Clark
Northwest Nazarene University, Adjunct Professor of English

Don Collins
Director of Commercial Banking Portfolio Management, Wells Fargo

Phil Gordon 
Attorney and Counselor, Gordon Law Offices

Kay Hardy

John Knochel
Gem State Radiology (retired), University of Arizona Medical Center (locum tenes)

Bob Law
Retired, Business Executive

Nanci Marquess, MD
Physician, Public Health Seattle

Susan McPeek
Retired Executive Secretary, Idaho Potato Commission; Designer

Christine Neuhoff
VP & Chief Legal Officer, St. Luke’s Health System

Peggy Ann Rupp
Rheumatologist

David Westergard
Attorney, Micron Tech, lifelong lover of classical music

Laura White Barton
Speechwriter, Editor, and Public Affairs Advisor

Ex-Officio Members

Eric Garcia, Music Director
Brandon VanWayenberghe, Executive Director
Jennifer Drake, BPYO Music Director
Richard Hutton, Master Chorale Music Director


Boise Philharmonic Foundation Board
Officers

Marty Jacobs, President
Christine Neuhoff, Vice President
Julia Rundberg, Secretary & Treasurer

Directors
Mary Abercrombie
A.J.Balukoff
Ridgley Denning
Bill Drake
Jack Gjording
Larry Hunter
Phil Jensen
Julie Kilgrow
Amber Myrick
Jeanie Smith
Ray Stark
Dave Westergard
Ex Officio Members

Brandon VanWayenberghe, Executive Director


Become a Member of the Boise Phil Board of Directors

Do you love music and want to create a lasting impact in the community? We invite you to apply to join the Boise Philharmonic’s Board of Directors.

As stewards of the Boise Phil, the board of directors actively participate in monthly board meetings and regular committee meetings. Members of the board are expected to attend Boise Phil concerts, community engagement and education events, and support the financial health of the organization.

If you are interested in applying to become a member of the Board of Directors, please complete this online application:

Boise Phil Board of Directors Application
Timeline

January – April: Applications open
March – May: Candidate interviews with nominating committee
May – June: Final recommendations for Board of Directors
June: Board of Directors votes on membership and new class of Board Members joins the Association for a 3-year term

Historically people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ community have been underrepresented in leadership positions in orchestras. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Apply now: Boise Phil Board of Directors Application