The organization is led by the Board of Directors, which is made up of influential community leaders. They have shown their commitment to the Opera by donating at the Allegro member level, sharing their knowledge, and giving their time. Subject to the approval of the Nominating and Governance Committee, they are invited to become members of the Board. The Board of Directors meets eight times annually to receive reports from the working committees, to vote on the annual budget, and to attend to other matters of governance.
2020/2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jeffrey Roberts, President
Rosemarie Vacano, Treasurer
Jordan Varela, Vice President
Roy Schaefer, Secretary
Jean Carrus, Parliamentarian
Thomas Patrick, Past President
OFFICERS
Joseph A. Bartush
Peggy Cravens
Dr. William Fisher
Bruce Johansen
Kenneth Hollander
Stephen Lind
Robert Walker
GUILD STAFF
As the only nonprofit organization in the Coachella Valley that has a sole vision to keep the opera arts alive and thriving, we only achieve artistic excellence with great leadership. The Palm Springs Opera Guild is no exception. Building an opera company that has influenced and advanced the art form for more than 60 years takes the passionate enthusiasm, cooperation, and dedication of the entire team.
- Laurie Baldwin, IOM – CEO
- JoAnne Thompson