The Cascade Symphony is supported by three boards: a Board of Managing Directors, an Advisory Board, and an Honorary Board. Each of these boards plays a vital function in the success of the Cascade Symphony.

The Board of Managing Directors is the working board that oversees the day-to-day work of the Symphony. The majority of Managing Directors are members of the orchestra and the community. The current Managing Directors are:
Roberta McBride, President; Norma Dermond, Vice President;
Laura Heard, Secretary; Heather Hoskins, Treasurer;
Claire Been, Rebecca Gillette, Arnie Gunderson,  Ruth Keller-McFadden, Jerry Knutson,
Robert McBride, Heidi McBride Fritts, Kathy Moellenberndt,
Suzanne Ruff, Holly Sullivan, Diana Wigington.

Members of the Advisory Board lend valuable assistance in their areas of expertise.  They are:
Nancy Anderson, Robert Anderson, Richard Asher, Frank DeMiero,
Peg Marckworth, Roupen Shakarian.

Endorsement and support is provided by members of the Honorary Board. They are:
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, Seattle Symphony
Yan Pascal Tortelier, Principal Conductor, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
The Honorable Maria Cantwell, United States Senator from Washington
Gary Nelson, Snohomish County Councilman Emeritus
Gary Haakensen, Deputy County Executive, Snohomish County
Rock Steves, Europe Through the Back Door; Host, PBS Rick Steves' Europe

If you would like to be considered for membership on our Board of Managing Directors,
please email us at
president@cascadesymphony.org.

The work is rewarding, and we'd love to welcome you!