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
Doug Kelley
SecretaryDirector, City and County of Denver
Janet Archibeque
ChairRetired, Colorado Department of Revenue, Director, Office of Research and Analysis
John Matthews
Member-at-LargeBand Director, Copper Hills High School, UT
Ken Adams
Member-at-LargeExecutive Director, Kansas Alliance for Arts Education
Neil Corvino
Member-at-LargeRetired, United States Postal Service
Bryant Rankin
Member-at-LargeSr. Director of Strategic Accounts Yokohama Tire Corporation
Mark Arnold
Ex-Officio MemberCEO, Ascend Performing Arts
Thelma Fung
Ex-Officio MemberDevelopment Director, Ascend Performing Arts
Scott Factor
Advisory Board (Non-Voting)Senior Account Executive, Hill-Rom
Rob Batchelder
Managing Director for Visa Services, U.S. Department of State
