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
Secretary
Director, City and County of Denver
Janet Archibeque
Chair
Retired, Colorado Department of Revenue, Director, Office of Research and Analysis
John Matthews
Member-at-Large
Band Director, Copper Hills High School, UT
Ken Adams
Member-at-Large
Executive Director, Kansas Alliance for Arts Education
Neil Corvino
Member-at-Large
Retired, United States Postal Service
Bryant Rankin
Member-at-Large
Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Mark Arnold
Ex-Officio Member
CEO, Ascend Performing Arts
Thelma Fung
Ex-Officio Member
Development 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