Board of Directors

The Bardavon Opera House is guided by a dedicated leadership team committed to sustaining its mission and enriching the cultural life of the Hudson Valley. Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, while Trustees Emeritus offer valuable experience and historical perspective. The Advisory Board brings additional expertise and insight to support our programs, initiatives, and long-term vision. Together, these leaders ensure that Bardavon Presents continues to thrive as a premier performing arts organization, delivering exceptional experiences to artists, audiences, and the community.

(list updated 9/21/23)

Board of Directors

  • Stacey Renner
    President
  • Robert Giammatteo
    Vice President
  • Linda Hannigan
    Treasurer
  • Barbara Mauri
    Secretary
  • Robert Airhart
  • Bryant Andrews
  • Michelle Barone-Lepore
  • Ed Bergstraesser
  • Jasmin Nicole Davis
  • Anthony S. DiCapua
  • Tara Dickett
  • Gregory Gartland
  • Dr. Evan Goldfischer
  • Maggie Inge
  • Kevin Kelley
  • Mandy Kelso
  • Devon Luty-Swenson
  • Nicholas Mauro
  • Tim McQueen
  • Patrick F. Moore
  • Meghan Mossey
  • Joseph O’Connor
  • Lauree Ostrofsky
  • Paul Rapp
  • Richard Siegel
  • Karen Smythe
  • Lubna Somjee
  • Michael Whitton
  • Ava Yurchison

Trustees Emeritus

  • Frank Doherty
  • Eugene H. Fleishman
  • Lou Lewis
  • Peter Van Kleeck

Advisory Board

  • Anne Bailey
  • Paul Beichert
  • Nancy Belok
  • Steven Chickery
  • Carlo Citera
  • Mark Dennis
  • Debra Domber
  • Robert Gray
  • Nan Greenwood
  • Timothy Hurley
  • Sean Kearney
  • Leonard Klein
  • John Lawrence
  • Robert S. Levine
  • Norm MacKay
  • Ross Mauri
  • Dr. Frank Mayle
  • Heiner Mommsen
  • Thomas Murphy
  • Marianne Murray
  • Leslie Offutt
  • Michael J. Quinn
  • John Rath III
  • Wilfred A. Rohde
  • Barry Rothfeld
  • David Silver
  • Dr. Samuel Simon
  • Cathy A. Temple
  • Steven R. Tinkelman