Board of Directors

EYSO is served by a volunteer Board of Directors which exists to support the ongoing mission of the organization through fundraising, development, coordination of volunteers, and staff assistance. If you are interested in serving on the board, or you know someone who would be, please contact Kyla Brittain, Director of Development. Bios of board members are available below.

Anthony Riani


President
Director since 2021

James Allen


Vice President
Director since 2022

Peter Van Nortwick

Wellspring Worldwide


Treasurer
Director since 2015

Allison Winsor


Secretary
Director since 2021

K. Eric Larson

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras


Executive Director
Director Ex-Officio since 2016

Matthew Sheppard

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras


Artistic Director
Director Ex-Officio since 2019

Casey Clemens


Director since 2022

Grace Fernandez


Director since 2022

Jonathan Horn


Director since 2023

Jen Pierce


Director since 2023

Sarosh Saher

Village of Lake Zurich


Director since 2018

Edward Snoble

BMO Private Bank


Director since 2019

Marc Thayer

Elgin Symphony Orchestra


Director Ex Officio since 2022

Board of Directors, EYSO Endowment Fund

Kathryn Canny


Director since 2016

Joel Cohen

USPlate Glass Insurance Company


Director since 2010

Lucas VanDeWoestyne

Apex CPA's and Consultants, Inc.


Director since 2013

Jeff Wheeler

BMO Harris Bank


Director since 2002