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KeN SteiN became the League’s President and eLizabeth weatherLy: An executive leader in philan-
CEO in 2012. He is the former Executive Direc- thropy, marketing, enrollment management,
tor of the Austin Theatre Alliance, and more and systems analysis, Elizabeth Weatherly has
recently, Vice President at the AT&T Center in more than 18 years of experience in higher
Dallas. Stein has worked with several non-profits education administration with a proven track
over the past 20 years. He began his career in the for-profit record of fundraising and campaign management, raising
sector with Humana Inc. where he spent five years as Di- over $22 million in philanthropic gifts. Prior to her consulting
rector of Marketing and Public Relations. Since entering the role, Elizabeth served as vice president for advancement
non-profit arena, Stein has raised over $100 million for local, at Northern Virginia Community College, one of America’s
regional, and national non-profit organizations. His accom- largest community colleges enrolling more than 100,000
plishments with special events and online fundraising have students throughout six campuses and online programs.
been featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The NonProf- While at NOVA, her portfolio spanned all aspects of exter-
it Times, InternetWeek.com, Business Week Online and Direct nal affairs including philanthropic giving, legislative affairs,
Marketing News. In 2008, Stein was recognized for his use of enrollment marketing, and brand management.
social media platforms by Fast Company Magazine which
listed him as one of the most influential people on the inter- NicK wiLKiNSoN is the CEO of the Tivoli Theatre
net during the 2008 elections. His writing has been positively Foundation which oversees and operates the
reviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Tivoli Theatre, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Post and Atlantic Monthly Magazine. Stein lives in Austin, Tex- Auditorium, and the Walker Theatre in Chatta-
as with his husband and daughter where he serves on the nooga, Tennessee. Since joining in 2017, Nick
Board for KMFA Classical Radio and continues to volunteer has led the Foundation’s dramatic turnaround
for the Paramount and State. in the use and financial stability of its venues and increased
the average annual show count by nearly 900%, annual
heather SteNgLe, the Cincinnati Symphony’s Oper- revenue by 57%, and invested more than $10 million back
ations Consultant, coordinates all aspects of the into its three venues. Nick also leads the efforts of the $57
Symphony’s program and operations. million restoration and creation of the new Tivoli Performing
Arts Center. Before the Tivoli Foundation, Nick served as
Director of Economic Development for the City of Chatta-
nooga and has served in finance and development roles in
aLec StoLL, ASTC, is internationally respected as a both the private and public sector.
theatre planner and designer and has worked
as a theatre consultant for nearly 25 years. Alec JiLL witecKi: As the Director of Marketing for Tam-
has played integral roles in the programming, pa Theatre, Jill Witecki generates awareness for
planning, design, and construction of well over the nonprofit movie palace’s 700+ annual show
300 academic, professional and community venues as well times and cultivates civic partnerships that fulfill
as many significant historic renovation and restoration proj- its mission to build community through extraor-
ects. Alec was a member of the LHAT board of directors for dinary entertainment in an iconic landmark. A graduate of
six years. the University of Missouri-Columbia’s Journalism and The-
ater programs, Jill began her career at the Tampa Tribune
KeviN SuLLivaN is a Client Executive in the National covering community features and writing a weekly column
Trust Insurance Services (NTIS) division of Balti- called The Quarterlifer. Before joining the Theatre in 2012,
more-based insurance agency Maury, Donnelly Jill spent nine years at Busch Gardens managing media
& Parr. NTIS is a joint venture between MDP and relations and crisis communications. She and her husband
the National Trust for Historic Preservation which Mark tag team to raise two young daughters, a pit bull, and
was formed in 2003 to meet the challenging insurance issues three cats.
facing historic properties across this Country. In short, NTIS is
a specialized insurance broker, consultant, and program ad-
ministrator specifically created for the owners and stewards
of historically prominent buildings (and the organizations
that operate within). NTIS operates in all 50 States. As part of
the NTIS team, Kevin oversees current client service and new Scan to dowload the
client procurement. He is a graduate of Denison University
and earned an MBA from the University of Baltimore. He also Conference App to
holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. stay connected with
Kevin works extensively with historic theaters, often on-site, your phone. Everything
to reduce risk and properly insure operations and historic
properties. Popular presenter at LHAT conferences. Maury online in one place.
Donnelly & Parr is an LHAT national partner.

rob taraS is a Superintendent at Turner Construc-
tion in Cleveland, Ohio.

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