Ballet Arizona’s

Board of Directors

Board of Director Officers

Mike Bolar
Mike Bolar

Mike Bolar

Board Chair

Mike Bolar
Mike Bolar

Mike Bolar

Board Chair

Board Chair
Mike Bolar

Mike Bolar

Board Chair

Curtiss Smith
Curtiss Smith

Curtiss Smith

Board Vice Chair

Curtiss Smith
Curtiss Smith

Curtiss Smith

Board Vice Chair

Board Vice Chair
Curtiss Smith

Curtiss Smith

Board Vice Chair

Flavia Campbell
Flavia Campbell

Flavia Campbell

Board Secretary

Flavia Campbell
Flavia Campbell

Flavia Campbell

Board Secretary

Board Secretary
Flavia Campbell

Flavia Campbell

Board Secretary

Paul Hommert
Paul Hommert

Paul Hommert

Board Treasurer

Paul Hommert
Paul Hommert

Paul Hommert

Board Treasurer

Board Treasurer
Paul Hommert

Paul Hommert

Board Treasurer

Board of Directors

Carey Anthony
Carey-Anthony headshot

Carey Anthony

Venjuris, P.C.

Carey Anthony
Carey-Anthony headshot

Carey Anthony

Venjuris, P.C.

Venjuris, P.C.
Carey-Anthony headshot

Carey Anthony

Venjuris, P.C.

Doug Ball
Doug Ball

Doug Ball

Community Volunteer

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Doug Ball
Doug Ball

Doug Ball

Community Volunteer

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Community Volunteer
Doug Ball

Doug Ball

Community Volunteer

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Kristen Boilini
Kristen Boilini

Kristen Boilini

Pivotal Policy Consulting LLC

Kristen Boilini
Kristen Boilini

Kristen Boilini

Pivotal Policy Consulting LLC

Pivotal Policy Consulting LLC
Kristen Boilini

Kristen Boilini

Pivotal Policy Consulting LLC

Ashley L. Case
Ashley L. Case

Ashley L. Case

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.

Ashley L. Case
Ashley L. Case

Ashley L. Case

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.
Ashley L. Case

Ashley L. Case

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.

Frederick C. Corey
Frederick C. Corey

Frederick C. Corey

Community Volunteer

Frederick C. Corey
Frederick C. Corey

Frederick C. Corey

Community Volunteer

Community Volunteer
Frederick C. Corey

Frederick C. Corey

Community Volunteer

Steven Douglass
Steven Douglass

Steven Douglass

NB|AZ®

Steven Douglass
Steven Douglass

Steven Douglass

NB|AZ®

NB|AZ®
Steven Douglass

Steven Douglass

NB|AZ®

Heba Fayed Nusairat
Heba Fayed Nusairat

Heba Fayed Nusairat

Peninsula Dance Academy

Heba Fayed Nusairat
Heba Fayed Nusairat

Heba Fayed Nusairat

Peninsula Dance Academy

Peninsula Dance Academy
Heba Fayed Nusairat

Heba Fayed Nusairat

Peninsula Dance Academy

Stephen Hardy

Stephen Hardy

Community Advocate, Author

Stephen Hardy grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where his first exposure to ballet was at the age of 12 when he saw Coppelia at PNB. Though his opportunity to see more ballet was limited, he never forgot the experience, and as an adult, ballet became and has remained his first artistic love.

His career of twenty-plus years as a fashion designer provided him with the opportunity to live and work in San Franciso and New York City and to travel throughout Asia. In New York City, where he met his husband, Addison, Stephen took advantage of the arts and culture available with relish. They were season subscribers to NYC Opera, NYC Ballet, The Joyce, Manhattan Theatre Club, and New York Theatre Workshop, among other arts organizations. In 2008, he left the Fashion industry to be a stay-at-home dad to his and his husband’s two adopted sons, raising them in rural Connecticut. In 2015, a job offer brought the family to Phoenix. Delving into the arts scene, they quickly became subscribers and donors to Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Opera, Stray Cat Theatre, Black Theatre Troupe, and, of course, Ballet Arizona, among others.

Stephen is currently developing his career as a novelist and has published several books of fiction.

 

Stephen Hardy

Stephen Hardy

Community Advocate, Author

Stephen Hardy grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where his first exposure to ballet was at the age of 12 when he saw Coppelia at PNB. Though his opportunity to see more ballet was limited, he never forgot the experience, and as an adult, ballet became and has remained his first artistic love.

His career of twenty-plus years as a fashion designer provided him with the opportunity to live and work in San Franciso and New York City and to travel throughout Asia. In New York City, where he met his husband, Addison, Stephen took advantage of the arts and culture available with relish. They were season subscribers to NYC Opera, NYC Ballet, The Joyce, Manhattan Theatre Club, and New York Theatre Workshop, among other arts organizations. In 2008, he left the Fashion industry to be a stay-at-home dad to his and his husband’s two adopted sons, raising them in rural Connecticut. In 2015, a job offer brought the family to Phoenix. Delving into the arts scene, they quickly became subscribers and donors to Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Opera, Stray Cat Theatre, Black Theatre Troupe, and, of course, Ballet Arizona, among others.

Stephen is currently developing his career as a novelist and has published several books of fiction.

 

Community Advocate, Author

Stephen Hardy

Community Advocate, Author

Stephen Hardy grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where his first exposure to ballet was at the age of 12 when he saw Coppelia at PNB. Though his opportunity to see more ballet was limited, he never forgot the experience, and as an adult, ballet became and has remained his first artistic love.

His career of twenty-plus years as a fashion designer provided him with the opportunity to live and work in San Franciso and New York City and to travel throughout Asia. In New York City, where he met his husband, Addison, Stephen took advantage of the arts and culture available with relish. They were season subscribers to NYC Opera, NYC Ballet, The Joyce, Manhattan Theatre Club, and New York Theatre Workshop, among other arts organizations. In 2008, he left the Fashion industry to be a stay-at-home dad to his and his husband’s two adopted sons, raising them in rural Connecticut. In 2015, a job offer brought the family to Phoenix. Delving into the arts scene, they quickly became subscribers and donors to Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Opera, Stray Cat Theatre, Black Theatre Troupe, and, of course, Ballet Arizona, among others.

Stephen is currently developing his career as a novelist and has published several books of fiction.

 

Eleni Hauptman

Eleni Hauptman

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Eleni Hauptman is a partner at Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C. is a boutique law firm specializing in business, estate planning, real estate, and tax planning matters. Eleni practices in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, and probate and trust administration. She is a licensed attorney in Arizona and Wyoming.

Eleni earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Arizona and her juris doctor degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Eleni is a southern Arizona native. Eleni is excited to be a part of Ballet Arizona and is dedicated to expanding the reach of Ballet Arizona to those in her community and beyond.

Eleni is married to Jeremy Hauptman, and they have a son, Noah (age 2), and are expecting their second child in February 2024!

Eleni Hauptman

Eleni Hauptman

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Eleni Hauptman is a partner at Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C. is a boutique law firm specializing in business, estate planning, real estate, and tax planning matters. Eleni practices in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, and probate and trust administration. She is a licensed attorney in Arizona and Wyoming.

Eleni earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Arizona and her juris doctor degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Eleni is a southern Arizona native. Eleni is excited to be a part of Ballet Arizona and is dedicated to expanding the reach of Ballet Arizona to those in her community and beyond.

Eleni is married to Jeremy Hauptman, and they have a son, Noah (age 2), and are expecting their second child in February 2024!

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Eleni Hauptman

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Eleni Hauptman is a partner at Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C.

Plattner, Schneidman & Schneider, P.C. is a boutique law firm specializing in business, estate planning, real estate, and tax planning matters. Eleni practices in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, and probate and trust administration. She is a licensed attorney in Arizona and Wyoming.

Eleni earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Arizona and her juris doctor degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Eleni is a southern Arizona native. Eleni is excited to be a part of Ballet Arizona and is dedicated to expanding the reach of Ballet Arizona to those in her community and beyond.

Eleni is married to Jeremy Hauptman, and they have a son, Noah (age 2), and are expecting their second child in February 2024!

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

TPI Composites

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

TPI Composites

TPI Composites
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

TPI Composites

Kat Hurd

Kat Hurd

Saluda Medical

Kat Hurd is a Vice President of Sales for Saluda Medical.

Professionally, Kat has dedicated her energy to help chronic pain patients restore their quality of life and physical function with innovative implantable technology. Whether here in the Valley or across the Western US, her time is spent helping providers gain access to emerging technologies and connect with a broader population of patients to improve access to care. Prior to joining Saluda Medical, Kat spent 11 years at Boston Scientific, also in implantable technologies. She holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science, and Baccalaureate degrees in Physiology and Dance, all from the University of Iowa.

Kat’s love of dance began at a young age, continued through college, and extended into her adult life as a Phoenix Suns Dancer. She has a prolific resume of philanthropic activity, most notably raising more than $200,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and is excited to combine her passion for dance and her prowess in fundraising. Kat’s specific interests include increasing community exposure to the arts and broadening access to dance education for Phoenicians of all ages.

Kat Hurd

Kat Hurd

Saluda Medical

Kat Hurd is a Vice President of Sales for Saluda Medical.

Professionally, Kat has dedicated her energy to help chronic pain patients restore their quality of life and physical function with innovative implantable technology. Whether here in the Valley or across the Western US, her time is spent helping providers gain access to emerging technologies and connect with a broader population of patients to improve access to care. Prior to joining Saluda Medical, Kat spent 11 years at Boston Scientific, also in implantable technologies. She holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science, and Baccalaureate degrees in Physiology and Dance, all from the University of Iowa.

Kat’s love of dance began at a young age, continued through college, and extended into her adult life as a Phoenix Suns Dancer. She has a prolific resume of philanthropic activity, most notably raising more than $200,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and is excited to combine her passion for dance and her prowess in fundraising. Kat’s specific interests include increasing community exposure to the arts and broadening access to dance education for Phoenicians of all ages.

Saluda Medical

Kat Hurd

Saluda Medical

Kat Hurd is a Vice President of Sales for Saluda Medical.

Professionally, Kat has dedicated her energy to help chronic pain patients restore their quality of life and physical function with innovative implantable technology. Whether here in the Valley or across the Western US, her time is spent helping providers gain access to emerging technologies and connect with a broader population of patients to improve access to care. Prior to joining Saluda Medical, Kat spent 11 years at Boston Scientific, also in implantable technologies. She holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science, and Baccalaureate degrees in Physiology and Dance, all from the University of Iowa.

Kat’s love of dance began at a young age, continued through college, and extended into her adult life as a Phoenix Suns Dancer. She has a prolific resume of philanthropic activity, most notably raising more than $200,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and is excited to combine her passion for dance and her prowess in fundraising. Kat’s specific interests include increasing community exposure to the arts and broadening access to dance education for Phoenicians of all ages.

Camila Ibarra
Camila Ibarra

Camila Ibarra

Burns & McDonnell

Camila Ibarra
Camila Ibarra

Camila Ibarra

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell
Camila Ibarra

Camila Ibarra

Burns & McDonnell

Karen Jurichko Lowell
Karen Jurichko Lowell

Karen Jurichko Lowell

Lewis Roca

Karen Jurichko Lowell
Karen Jurichko Lowell

Karen Jurichko Lowell

Lewis Roca

Lewis Roca
Karen Jurichko Lowell

Karen Jurichko Lowell

Lewis Roca

Barbara Katz
Barbara Katz

Barbara Katz

The Katz Company EMC, Inc.

Barbara Katz
Barbara Katz

Barbara Katz

The Katz Company EMC, Inc.

The Katz Company EMC, Inc.
Barbara Katz

Barbara Katz

The Katz Company EMC, Inc.

John Kinser

John Kinser

Enterprise Bank & Trust

John Kinser leads the Commercial Real Estate banking group at Enterprise Bank & Trust. In addition to leading the production team in Arizona, his duties include leadership and mentoring of all CRE professionals in the Southwest markets including Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, and New Mexico. He sits on the board of REIAC and is a prospective member of the Men’s Arts Counsel.

John is a Phoenix, Arizona native who can often be found hiking and biking around the beautiful Sonoran Desert. His passion is big mountain trekking and has travelled the world in search of adventure including New Zealand, Japan, Iceland, Chile and Nepal, among others.

John earned both a BS in Finance and an MBA from Arizona State University (Go Devils!).

 

John Kinser

John Kinser

Enterprise Bank & Trust

John Kinser leads the Commercial Real Estate banking group at Enterprise Bank & Trust. In addition to leading the production team in Arizona, his duties include leadership and mentoring of all CRE professionals in the Southwest markets including Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, and New Mexico. He sits on the board of REIAC and is a prospective member of the Men’s Arts Counsel.

John is a Phoenix, Arizona native who can often be found hiking and biking around the beautiful Sonoran Desert. His passion is big mountain trekking and has travelled the world in search of adventure including New Zealand, Japan, Iceland, Chile and Nepal, among others.

John earned both a BS in Finance and an MBA from Arizona State University (Go Devils!).

 

Enterprise Bank & Trust

John Kinser

Enterprise Bank & Trust

John Kinser leads the Commercial Real Estate banking group at Enterprise Bank & Trust. In addition to leading the production team in Arizona, his duties include leadership and mentoring of all CRE professionals in the Southwest markets including Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, and New Mexico. He sits on the board of REIAC and is a prospective member of the Men’s Arts Counsel.

John is a Phoenix, Arizona native who can often be found hiking and biking around the beautiful Sonoran Desert. His passion is big mountain trekking and has travelled the world in search of adventure including New Zealand, Japan, Iceland, Chile and Nepal, among others.

John earned both a BS in Finance and an MBA from Arizona State University (Go Devils!).

 

Sarah Kist
Sarah Kist

Sarah Kist

APS

Sarah Kist
Sarah Kist

Sarah Kist

APS

APS
Sarah Kist

Sarah Kist

APS

Mary Ann Luciano
Mary Ann Luciano

Mary Ann Luciano

Community Volunteer

Mary Ann Luciano
Mary Ann Luciano

Mary Ann Luciano

Community Volunteer

Community Volunteer
Mary Ann Luciano

Mary Ann Luciano

Community Volunteer

Kara Montalvo
Kara Montalvo

Kara Montalvo

Salt River Project

Kara Montalvo
Kara Montalvo

Kara Montalvo

Salt River Project

Salt River Project
Kara Montalvo

Kara Montalvo

Salt River Project

Veronica Moore

Veronica Moore

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Veronica Moore inspires others to do the right thing, digs through the red tape, and holds people accountable. She is currently the Staff Vice President of Corporate & Medicare Compliance and ESG at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). Originally starting out as a nursing major and seeing no end to her squeamishness, she quickly changed schools and majors to study Health Administration at the University of Phoenix and then an MBA from Midwestern International University. Her professional interests focus on developing and maintaining effective compliance programs and making it easy for others to do the right thing. Collaborating with others to find creative solutions to meet business needs while complying with company and regulatory requirements is how she fills the time when she is not playing her cello.

Veronica Moore

Veronica Moore

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Veronica Moore inspires others to do the right thing, digs through the red tape, and holds people accountable. She is currently the Staff Vice President of Corporate & Medicare Compliance and ESG at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). Originally starting out as a nursing major and seeing no end to her squeamishness, she quickly changed schools and majors to study Health Administration at the University of Phoenix and then an MBA from Midwestern International University. Her professional interests focus on developing and maintaining effective compliance programs and making it easy for others to do the right thing. Collaborating with others to find creative solutions to meet business needs while complying with company and regulatory requirements is how she fills the time when she is not playing her cello.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Veronica Moore

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Veronica Moore inspires others to do the right thing, digs through the red tape, and holds people accountable. She is currently the Staff Vice President of Corporate & Medicare Compliance and ESG at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). Originally starting out as a nursing major and seeing no end to her squeamishness, she quickly changed schools and majors to study Health Administration at the University of Phoenix and then an MBA from Midwestern International University. Her professional interests focus on developing and maintaining effective compliance programs and making it easy for others to do the right thing. Collaborating with others to find creative solutions to meet business needs while complying with company and regulatory requirements is how she fills the time when she is not playing her cello.

Christel Mosby
Christel Mosby

Christel Mosby

Grand Canyon Education

Christel Mosby
Christel Mosby

Christel Mosby

Grand Canyon Education

Grand Canyon Education
Christel Mosby

Christel Mosby

Grand Canyon Education

Kim Paltzik

Kim Paltzik

Community Volunteer

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Bio Coming Soon!

Kim Paltzik

Kim Paltzik

Community Volunteer

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Bio Coming Soon!

Community Volunteer

Kim Paltzik

Community Volunteer

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Bio Coming Soon!

Merle Rosskam
Merle Rosskam

Merle Rosskam

Community Volunteer

Merle Rosskam
Merle Rosskam

Merle Rosskam

Community Volunteer

Community Volunteer
Merle Rosskam

Merle Rosskam

Community Volunteer

Board Emeriti

Joan Berry
Joan Berry

Joan Berry

Board Member Emerita

Joan Berry
Joan Berry

Joan Berry

Board Member Emerita

Board Member Emerita
Joan Berry

Joan Berry

Board Member Emerita

Jacquie Dorrance
Jacquie Dorrance

Jacquie Dorrance

Board Member Emerita

Jacquie Dorrance
Jacquie Dorrance

Jacquie Dorrance

Board Member Emerita

Board Member Emerita
Jacquie Dorrance

Jacquie Dorrance

Board Member Emerita

Jerry Harden*
Jerry Harden*

Jerry Harden*

Board Member Emeritus

– Carol Schilling, Board Chair Emerita

– David Thompson, Former Board Chair

– Gwen Hillis, Board Chair Emerita

Jerry Harden*
Jerry Harden*

Jerry Harden*

Board Member Emeritus

– Carol Schilling, Board Chair Emerita

– David Thompson, Former Board Chair

– Gwen Hillis, Board Chair Emerita

Board Member Emeritus
Jerry Harden*

Jerry Harden*

Board Member Emeritus

– Carol Schilling, Board Chair Emerita

– David Thompson, Former Board Chair

– Gwen Hillis, Board Chair Emerita

Gwen Hillis
Gwen Hillis

Gwen Hillis

Chairman Emerita

Bio Coming Soon!

Gwen Hillis
Gwen Hillis

Gwen Hillis

Chairman Emerita

Bio Coming Soon!

Chairman Emerita
Gwen Hillis

Gwen Hillis

Chairman Emerita

Bio Coming Soon!

Barbara Ottosen
Barbara Ottosen

Barbara Ottosen

Board Member Emerita

Bio Coming Soon!

Barbara Ottosen
Barbara Ottosen

Barbara Ottosen

Board Member Emerita

Bio Coming Soon!

Board Member Emerita
Barbara Ottosen

Barbara Ottosen

Board Member Emerita

Bio Coming Soon!

Carol Schilling
Carol Schilling

Carol Schilling

Board Chairman Emerita

Carol Schilling
Carol Schilling

Carol Schilling

Board Chairman Emerita

Board Chairman Emerita
Carol Schilling

Carol Schilling

Board Chairman Emerita

David Thompson
David Thompson

David Thompson

Board Member Emeritus

David Thompson
David Thompson

David Thompson

Board Member Emeritus

Board Member Emeritus
David Thompson

David Thompson

Board Member Emeritus

Carol Whiteman*
Carol Whiteman*

Carol Whiteman*

Board Member Emerita

Carol Whiteman*
Carol Whiteman*

Carol Whiteman*

Board Member Emerita

Board Member Emerita
Carol Whiteman*

Carol Whiteman*

Board Member Emerita

*In Memoriam
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