Harriet Weiss
Community citizenship and a commitment to helping make it a better world for many has always been a driving force for Harriet Weiss. She has a master’s degree in social…
Andre Houser
Andre Houser is the President and CEO of Houser Audio, LLC and a distinguished audio engineer, technical director and Audio visual integrator whose career spans national and international television, concert…
David Nelson
David Nelson has made a career of freelance Percussion and Timpani playing in the Philadelphia area. He is Principal Timpanist of the No Name Pops, the Philly Pops and the…
Ron Kerber
As a Philadelphia based saxophonist, woodwind specialist, and arranger, Ron Kerber’s career has crossed genres and styles. Ron was formerly saxophonist, composer and producer for recording artists “Pieces of a…
Peter Scarpato
Peter Scarpato, Secretary of the Philly Pops’ Board of Directors, is a lawyer who worked as a senior executive in several insurance companies and spent 24 years resolving commercial disputes…
Michael Kellerman
Based in Philadelphia, Michael is currently Interim Transformation Director at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. Formerly Interim Executive Director for WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence, Interim CEO for Intercultural Family…
Joseph Hochreiter
An Environmental Scientist (hydrologist) of 50-years, Joe started his career at the US Geological Survey before consulting as an environmental scientist and Principal in each of three successive engineering firms….
Jonathan Fink
Jonathan Fink was raised in Eugene, Oregon and moved to Philadelphia in 1983 to attend the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts where he studied with Lorne Munroe. Jonathan is Assistant…
Jim Gardner
Jim Gardner joined WPVI-TV Channel 6 on June 1, 1976, a month before the nation’s bicentennial, as a reporter and noontime anchor. By November, he was anchoring the 5:30 p.m….
James Kelsh
Jim Kelsh is a retired corporate executive. He graduated from Temple University with a BS in Communications and worked for Comcast for 25 years, including as a Senior Certified Sales…
Dr. Jack Carr
Dr. Jack Carr is a graduate of the Malvern Preparatory School (1966), Temple University College of Music (1970: Bachelor of Music Education; 1974: Master of Music Theory) and finally Immaculata…
Chris Holliday
Chris’s 40+ years of experience has included his professional career growing an engineering practice centered around public transportation vehicles, their specification and procurement. Additional professional roles included leadership and staff…
Brooke Beazley
Brooke Beazley is an accomplished cellist and educator who has performed and recorded with many orchestras and various artists including Natalie Cole, Grover Washington, Jr. and many others. Her love…
Dr. Aronte Bennett, PhD
Dr. Aronté Bennett is an Associate Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Villanova University’s School of Business (VSB). She received her BS and…
Vince A. Leonard, Jr.
Vincent A. Leonard, Jr. is a versatile producer and composer whose works have been premiered both nationally and internationally. His compositions are published by Arrangers’ Publishing Company, Educational Programs Publications,…
Tom Petree
I consider myself fortunate to have been able to lend my support and meager talents to the successful rebirth of this fine organization. My background has been in accounting and…
Sharla Feldscher
Sharla Feldscher’s creative energy and media savvy have made her a standout in the public relations field since 1980. With a specialty in entertainment and music PR since 1992, she…
Matthew Koveal
Matthew Koveal is the Executive Director of the Philly Pops, where he leads a reimagined symphonic pops organization dedicated to accessibility, artistic excellence, and deep community connection. His leadership is…
Mackenzie Criss
Mackenzie is a recent graduate from Rowan University, earning a dual bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising, as well as a CUGS in Pr and the News. She is…
