About the Orchestra

Board of Directors

The volunteers who steward the orchestra on behalf of northeast Louisiana.

A board member greeting patrons
In Service

More Than a Boardroom

The orchestra’s directors are present long before the downbeat — greeting patrons at the door, staffing the check-in and will-call tables, and welcoming the community to every concert of the season. They are also working on fundraising, planning, and support the work of live symphonic music in northeast Louisiana.

2026–2027 Executive Committee

Leadership

President

Jarrod Richey

Secretary

Patti Brownell

Treasurer

Braden Smith

President-Elect

Vacant

Past President

Inactive

The 2026–2027 Board

General Directors

Ginger Bennett
Director
Jonathan Cross
Director
Marilyn Decker
MSL President
Melissa Keaster
Director
Hays Porter
Director
Rick Seiler
Director
Etheldra Sharp
Director
Eric Siereveld
Director
Ronnie Walker
Director
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

These members serve the board in an advisory capacity but do not vote.

Immediate Past Board President
Ex-Officio
Executive Director
Ex-Officio
Music Librarian
Ex-Officio
Music Personnel Manager
Ex-Officio
Maestro John Mason Hodges
Artistic & Music Director / Conductor
Contact the Board

For board matters and partnership inquiries, reach the orchestra’s president directly.

Board members at a concert
A board member greets guests before a concert.