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Executive Board

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President

Michael Short

Michael Short has been the Vocal Music teacher at Orange High School since 1982. He is also extremely involved in the community. He is the founder and director of the Orange Community Master Chorale, Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church, and he is currently the Western Region President of the American Choral Directors Association.  He has lived in Orange since 1974 and graduated from Chapman College in 1979.

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"I am working to establish the GOCAT theater to create a place in Orange where all our students can learn, create, and perform. OHS choral students have had a chance to perform in some of the most amazing places in the world. It’s time that they have their own amazing venue locally, a place to grow and thrive through their love of the arts."

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Secretary

Mignon Whitaker

Mignon is a Fine Artist and Theater Producer at KIDS Musical Theater at St. John's Lutheran Church. Mignon and her husband Fred serve in many volunteer capacities within the community and reside in Old Towne Orange.

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Co-Vice President

Carrie Hummel

Carrie Hummel has recently retired as the office administrator at the Law Offices of Philip L Hummel, IV, after 28 years. Carrie earned her teaching degree in Elementary Education and a K-12 Music Education degree from Albion College. She went on to earn her master’s degree in Marketing from Michigan State. She is a passionate volunteer, benefitting multiple Orange community organizations for over 35 years, and she has participated in Mr. Short’s choirs since 1990.

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"Music makes me happy!  I have been involved in choirs since the age of five, I played several instruments, and I was involved in theater for many years. The arts have allowed me an outlet for my passion. I hope that the children of Orange can have the same opportunity.  I think that they deserve it."

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Treasurer

Marilyn Moore 

Marilyn Moore, a long-time resident of Orange, is retired and active in many local and civic groups. She is also treasurer and on the board of Orange County Friends of Music (Orange Community Master Chorale).

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Co-Vice President

Joe Greenwald

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Governing Board

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Board Member

Moira Singer

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Board Member

Aaron Jacoby

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Board Member

Adam Pliska

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Board Member

Pamela Dunn

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Board Member

Packy McFarland

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Board Member

Sandy Warne

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Board Member, Gala

Jacqueline Geyer

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Board Member

Cathy O'Donnell

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Board Member

Cynthia Wilson

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Board Member

Randy Miller

Board Member, Marketing

Mark Wimberley

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Advisory Board

Doug Willits, Seven Gables Real Estate, Advisory Board President

Arianna Barrios, Council Member, City of Orange

Carolyn Cavecche, Former Mayor, City of Orange

Nancy Collins, former President, Orange Library Foundation

Barry Cottle, Owner, Advanced Property Services, LLC

Eddie Espinoza, former Administrator, Orange Unified School District

Pamela Galera, Director, City of Riverside 

​Leslie Hardy, Director of Community Services, City of Orange

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Vikki Murphy, VP, Wilson Automotive Group

 

David Pecararo, MFA

​Jeremy Rynders, Walt Disney Company

Dave Simpson, Cox Communications

Bill Utter, former CFO, Associated Labs

 

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