Meet The people who steward the mission and daily life of Garth Newel Music Center
From artistic leadership to hospitality, education, and operations, our team is here to help - whether you’re planning a visit, attending a concert, or simply have a question. We look forward to welcoming you.
Staff | Board of Directors | Board of Advisors | Founding Directors
Staff
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Steve Wogaman
Chief Executive Officer
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Heather Brinkley
Director of Operations
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Katherine Taylor
Director of Patron Engagement
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Nikki Bowes
Administrative Services Manager
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Teresa Ling
GNPQ Violinist and Co-Artistic Director
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Isaac Melamed
GNPQ Cellist and Co-Artistic Director
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Jeannette Fang
GNPQ Pianist and Co-Artistic Director
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Fitz Gary
GNPQ Violist and Co-Artistic Director
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Josh Elliott
Executive Chef
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Juston Hiner
Sous Chef
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Max Fisher
Facilities Manager
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Jordan Marshall
Operations Assistant
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Amanda Gray
Lead Housekeeper
housekeeping@garthnewel.org
Board of Directors
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Stephanie Hiner
Chair, Hot Springs, VA
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Keith Hummer
Vice-Chair, Hot Springs, VA
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Janice Mueller
Secretary, Lexington, KY
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Don Ragland
Treasurer, Newport News, VA
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Gene Sullivan
Past Chair, Lexington, VA
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Todd Bassett
Richmond, VA
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Nancy Bishop
Roanoke, VA
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Dan Colston
Greensboro, NC
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Peter Fowler
Hot Springs, VA
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Joel Fuller
Washington, DC
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David W. Goodrich
Rockbridge Baths, VA
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Teresa T. Hudson
Midlothian, VA
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Patty Lemon
Roanoke, VA
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Felix "Jay" Lockman
Green Bank, WV
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Barbara McCutchan
Covington, VA
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Callen McJunkin
Charleston, WV
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Sarah Hagen McWilliams
Millboro, VA
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Bet Neale
Hot Springs, VA
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J. Lee E. Osborne
Roanoke, VA
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Charlotte Porterfield
Roanoke, VA
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Jeff Qureshi
Henrico, VA
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Lynn Swann
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Founding Directors
Following the gift by Christine Herter Kendall of her beloved Garth Newel Estate, Luca and Arlene Di Cecco nurtured the Garth Newel Music Center by sharing their belief in the power of music to change lives, create friendships, and build a passionately devoted community. Their vision transformed a historic country estate into a lasting home for chamber music, education, and artistic exchange, one that continues to thrive today.
