Board of Directors

2026-2027 Board of Directors and Staff

Leadership

President
Dr. Kerrie Roberson

Vice President
Dr. Moira Hanna

Secretary
Dr. Claire Marie Stam

Treasurer
Jonathan Mitten

Board Members

Robert Coleman, IV
Deborah Gavron
West Hyler
Artrice Kinard
Lillian Parr

Graham Pitman
Susan Robbins
Amy Ruby
Dr. Hiewon Shin
Cheryl Cowart Taylor
Fred Wernsing

Robert Coleman, IV
Deborah Gavron
West Hyler
Artrice Kinard
Lillian Parr
Graham Pitman
Susan Robbins
Amy Ruby
Dr. Hiewon Shin
Cheryl Cowart Taylor
Fred Wernsing

Conductors/Directors

Conductor, Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Sue Samuels

Conductor, Concert Orchestra
James F. Kilgus

Conductor, Repertory Orchestra
Dr. Ginger Rich

Conductor, Preparatory String Orchestra
Ashley E. Rhoden

Executive Director
Lee Elmore

Assistant Director
Bev Bresette

Conductors Emeriti
Dr. Robert Chesebro
Dr. Leslie W. Hicken

Conductor, Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Sue Samuels

Conductor, Concert Orchestra
James F. Kilgus

Conductor, Repertory Orchestra
Dr. Ginger Rich Greer

Conductor, Preparatory String Orchestra
Ashley E. Rhoden

Executive Director
Lee Elmore

Assistant Director
Bev Bresette

Conductors Emeriti
Dr. Robert Chesebro
Dr. Leslie W. Hicken

Furman Interns

Caroline “CJ” James
Josiah Walker

Caroline “CJ” James
Josiah Walker