Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Ascend Performing Arts, Inc. provides general management for, financial assistance to, and promotional aid to all Ascend programs. The Board of Directors encourages the accomplishment of its mission:
“To further the education and growth of young people through participation in high-caliber performing arts programs that promote teamwork and discipline, develop leadership skills, and enhance self-esteem.”
Ascend Performing Arts
Board of Directors
Ken Adams
Chairman
Executive Director, Kansas Alliance for Arts Education
Rob Batchelder
Vice Chair
Managing Director for Visa Services,
U.S. Department of State
Janet Archibeque
Treasurer
Retired,
Colorado Department of Revenue,
Director, Office of Research and Analysis
Doug Kelley
Secretary
Consultant
Bryant Rankin
Member-at-Large
Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts,
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Kathy Black
Member-at-Large
Senior Associate,
Stiff, Garcia & Associates, LLC
John Matthews II
Member-at-Large
Assistant Director Parkland Elementary School
Neil Corvino
Member-at-Large
Retired, United States Postal Service
Scott Factor
Advisory Board (Non-Voting)
Senior Account Executive, Baxter Healthcare
Mark Arnold
Ex-Officio Member
CEO, Ascend Performing Arts