Artsplosure Welcomes New Board Members
The arts festival presenter has named five individuals to its Board of Directors. New Board members appointed for three-year terms beginning in 2014-15 include:
Carolyn Carter, Adjunct Professor at NC State University and former Assistant City Manager for the City of Raleigh
Nick DiColandrea, Development Officer for Communities in Schools of Durham and former Program Director of MusiciansCorp
Kacy Hunt, Attorney with Williams Mullen
Noel James, Arts Consultant and current Interim Director of The ArtCenter of Carrboro
Toni Peck, Attorney with Smith Moore Leatherwood
“We are pleased to have such a strong group coming on board this year,” said Michael Lowder, executive director of Artsplosure. Along with welcoming these new board members, Lowder announced the organization’s 2014-15 Executive Committee.
President: Lori Vitale of Vitale Family Law
Vice President: Caroline Russell, a community volunteer
Secretary: Linda Lillis, Assistant Director of ICE-SS of Duke Clinical Research Institute
Treasurer: Julie Wood of First Raleigh Telex
Immediate Past President: Tom Hester of Hester & Company
Spring Fundraiser Committee Chair: Ann-Cabell Baum Andersen, Broker/Agent with Glenwood Agency Real Estate
Marketing Committee Chair: Britt Carter, Senior Vice President, FleishmanHillard
A policy-making and governance body comprised of art enthusiasts and business and civic leaders, the Artsplosure Board of Directors maintains the efficacy of operational, programming, and fundraising initiatives and represents Artsplosure’s multiple constituencies. Members serve on committees and fill essential volunteer positions during Artsplosure festivals.
Other Artsplosure Board members include:
Steve Bryan, American Institute of CPAs
Clymer Cease, Clark Nexsen
Woody Dicus, Duke Energy (retired)
Christopher Dumais, MRI of Raleigh
Liz Hedrick, Smith Moore Leatherwood Law Firm
Benji Jones, Smith Anderson Law Firm
Shelley Kelly, Mottis Advertising
Lee Kirby, Smith Anderson Law Firm
Thomas Miller, SunTrust
Crystal Sadler, Local Government Federal Credit Union
Chuck Stewart, Tumbling Colors
Shan Teel, First Citizens Bank
Tabitha Zane, Highwoods Properties