Scottsdale Arts
Scottsdale Arts was established in 1987 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) management company vested with the responsibility to manage Scottsdale’s premier arts and cultural facility, then known as the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. Since then, Scottsdale Arts has evolved into an organization with four dynamic operating branches that span the visual and performing arts. Through its four branches, Scottsdale Arts offers diverse, high-quality arts experiences to hundreds of thousands of Scottsdale residents and visitors annually in addition to fostering the active engagement of government, business, education, and the private sector in the arts.
Staff Overview & Service Areas
Given the multidisciplinary nature of Scottsdale Arts, as a cultural and creative hub in Scottsdale, our staff operates in support of all branches within the Scottsdale Arts umbrella. Departments that provide multidisciplinary oversight and support services include: Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Protection Services, Development, and Marketing & Communications.
Administration
Gerd Wuestemann, President and CEO
Finance and Administration
Michael Martin, CFO
Teryn Thomason, AP Coordinator
Sarah Nagy, AR/Payroll Specialist
Human Resources
Andria Sheridan, HR Manager
Angela Masker, HR Assistant
Information Technology
Vinnie O’Hare, IT Manager
Facilities
Martin Dickey, Facilities Director
Scott Mackeigan, Facilities Coordinator & Events Operations Manager
Jeri Thompson, Operations Administrative Assistant
Protection Services
Keng Cheong, Protection Services Manager
Michael Hammerand, Protection Services Coordinator
Dale Duhame, Protection Services Officer
Cheh Eifler, Protection Services Officer
George Eifler, Protection Services Officer
Pia Holt, Protection Services Officer
Lane Honda, Protection Services Officer
Stephen Honda, Protection Services Officer
Brenda Kelley, Lead Protection Services Officer
Christopher Kelly, Protection Services Officer
Carolyn Zarr, Protection Services Officer
Development
Erin Krivanek, Director of Development
Denise Wisdom, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager
Sam Correa, Membership and Campaigns Manager
Marcus Pittaluga, Individual Gifts Manager
Vanessa Guerrero, Development and Events Coordinator
Marketing and Communications
Zacory Boatright, Director of Marketing and Communications
Virginia McInnis, Marketing Manager
Brian Passey, Communications Manager
Madison Nedved, Digital Marketing Manager
Ravance Lanier, Senior Graphic Designer
Wen-Hang Lin, Senior Graphic Designer
Devonaire Stevenson, Digital Marketing Specialist
Sydney Ritter, Public Relations Specialist
Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation
Established as a unique branch within Scottsdale Arts in 2018, Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation increases the vitality of our community through experiences that result in measurable learning outcomes and enduring understanding by offering a broad scope of programming, ranging from matinee performances and museum programs to hands-on activities, residencies, and arts enrichment workshops.
Natalie Marsh, Director of Learning and Innovation
Laura Hales, Curator of Learning and Innovation
Brittany Arnold, Community & Engagement Manager
Chris Harthun, Residency and Curriculum Coordinator
Tammy Hinds, Arts Education Coordinator
Scottsdale Center for The Performing Arts
Opened in 1975, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a dynamic and culturally diverse season of dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater, and comedic performances. The Center focuses on creating opportunities for enjoyable, thought-provoking experiences, and presenting events that foster creative expression, diversity in thought, and awareness of cultural heritage.
Ticketing, Admissions and Sales
Meribeth Reeves, Managing Director
Sarina Lacina, Ticketing, Admissions and Sales Manager
Steffi Faircloth, Ticketing, Admissions and Sales Coordinator
Megan Bevill, Ticketing, Admissions and Sales Rep
KeiLani Daniels, Ticketing, Admissions and Sales Rep
Steph Elizondo, Ticketing, Admissions and Sales Rep
Emma Genessee, Ticketing, Admissions and Sales Rep
Deb Prokopek, Retail Manager
Matthew Harris, Retail Rep
Patti Wolter, Retail Rep
Programming
Abbey Messmer, Programming Director
Diandra Adamczyk, Programming Manager
Maria Cruz, Programming Coordinator
Technical Staff
Zach Ciaburri, Director of Production
Dorann Matson, Production Manager
John Doyle, Head Lighting Engineer
Tyler Goddard, Stage Manager
JJ Hansen, Technical Theater Coordinator
Paige Lockwood, Artist Services
Lauran Conran, Production Assistant
Events
Jamie Prins, Events Director
Whitney Nelson, Festival and Events Manager
Annie Parker, Facility Rentals Manager
Carolyn Sedlak, Lead House Manager
Rebecca Courtney, Assistant House Manager
Wendy Crawford, Assistant House Manager
Tina Gazia, Assistant House Manager
Sarah Hager, Assistant House Manager
Taylor Penn, Assistant House Manager
Caitlin Mulkey, Assistant House Manager
Harold Castillo, Assistant House Manager
Monica Erion, Assistant House Manager
Samantha Groff, Volunteer and Events Coordinator
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Established in 1999, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is the only museum in Arizona devoted to the art, architecture, and design of today. Global in its focus, the Museum is a unique and vital cultural resource for the Southwest with five galleries showcasing changing exhibitions and works from the Museum’s growing permanent collection.
Jennifer McCabe, Director and Chief Curator
Valerie Ryan, Assistant Director
Julie Ganas, Curator of Engagement and Digital Initiatives
Lauren O’Connell, Curator of Contemporary Art
Carrie Tovar, Registrar
Keshia Turley, Curatorial Assistant
Frank DeCurtis, Exhibitions Manager
Tricia Nguyen, Visitor Engagement and Retail Associate
Oliver Sayers, SMoCA Coordinator
Scottsdale Public Art
Since 1985, Scottsdale Public Art has created a diverse collection of more than 100 permanent artworks that encompass a wide range of artistic expressions, from traditional bronzes like George-Ann Tognoni’s trio of galloping horses at Scottsdale Civic Center to the six-mile-long designs on the walls of the Loop 101 Pima Freeway by Carolyn Braaksma, Jeff Engelmann, and Andrea Lee Forman. Scottsdale Public Art envisions the entire city as an outdoor gallery, where art is an everyday encounter for residents and visitors alike. Scottsdale Public Art also produces the annual Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light.
Kati Ballares, Director of Scottsdale Public Art
Jennifer Gill, Deputy Director Canal Convergence
Wendy Raisanen, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Talia Ghaffari, Executive Assistant
Tanya Galin, Public Art Manager
Gina Amato, Lead Preparator
Victoria Sajadi, Public Art Coordinator