Board of Directors

Since the beginning of the Cincinnati May Festival in 1873, the Board of Directors has provided important governance to support one of Cincinnati's founding arts organizations. Today, the diverse talents and perspectives of Board Members ensure we take sustainable and innovative action to grow and expand awareness, welcoming ever-growing audiences and community members to experience the magic of the May Festival!

Dr. Michael Curran, Chair
Eric Combs, Vice Chair
René McPhedran, Treasurer
Teresa Ernst, PharmD, Secretary

Drew Abbott
Patricia Borger
David Boyles
William Henry Caldwell
Chris Canarie
Barbara Feldmann
Cristina Ferrari
Lesley Gilbertson
Bryan Hafertepe
J. Mark Holcomb
William Hurford
Anthony Lazzeri
Robert K. Lomax
Andrew Nordquist
Manisha Patel
Kathleen Rambo
Earl Rivers
Katy Sheehan
Eileen Stanisic
Joseph Stephens

Advisory Committee
(Past Chairs)

Rhoda A. Brooks
Melanie M. Chavez
Eric K. Combs
Nancy Heffner Donovan
Kelley J. Downing
Gregory L. Ebel
Jerold A. Fink
J. Mark Holcomb
Christy Horan
Susan S. Laffoon
Sherie Lynch Marek
Charles S. Mechem
Thomas L. Neyer, Jr.
Charles Powers
Carole Tyler Rigaud
J. Shane Starkey
Robert E. Stautberg
Timothy E. Stautberg
Frank H. Stewart
Gust Totlis
Ronald H. Yocum

Directors Emeriti

Susan S. Laffoon
Geraldine B. Warner

Honorary Trustee

Steven Monder