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A FAREWELL AT BRITT
PRESIDENT & CEO DONNA BRIGGS RETIRES

onna Briggs, President and CEO of Britt Music and Arts Festival grateful to everyone for all that we accomplished together over the
Dwill retire on December 31, 2021. Former Board Chair, Mike years. From the hiring of our brilliant Music Director, Teddy Abrams,
Burrill Jr., says, “Briggs started with Britt while it was facing substan- to the implementation of a successful business model, to the numerous
tial fiscal challenges from the economic downturn in 2010. She helped capital projects, and the recent trials of managing COVID-19; these
develop a new business model to lead us into the future. For the next were achievements that required a committed group of gifted, tena-
decade, she followed that plan and Britt is now stronger than ever cious individuals who came together to work relentlessly for our com-
because of it.” mon vision. I am also very proud of our robust year-round education
programs. Lastly, I am grateful to my husband, John, and my children
Those who serve with Briggs laud her understanding of the power and grandchildren who stood by my side no matter what challenges
of music, her fundraising skills and implementation of critical capital we faced.”
improvement projects, making Britt a stronger, more inclusive and
dynamic arts non-profit. “Simply put, Donna has ensured Britt’s sur- Britt Music and Arts Festival will retain Briggs post-retirement to pro-
vival. Thanks to her, we will continue bringing the magic of music to vide consulting services as needed up to twelve months immediately
Southern Oregon for many years to come,” says Dominic Campanella, following her last day of employment.
current Board Chair.
A national search is underway for Donna Briggs’ replacement.
After eleven years with Britt, ten as President and CEO, Briggs says,
“It has been my great privilege to work with an exceptionally dedi- www.brittfest.org
cated and skilled team of staff, board and volunteers. I am exceedingly

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