2024-2025 Guild Board Members

Natalie Gowen, President
Natalie Gowen is the Founder and Creative Director of Moxie Tonic Marketing. In addition to 15 years in web design and marketing Natalie works hard to improve the Colorado Springs community through volunteer and philanthropy efforts, including the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Southern Colorado Runners Club, The Women’s Resource Agency, and more.  A lifelong lover of the arts, Natalie studied classical piano for over 20 years and continues to support and appreciate live performance and classical music. Along with her husband, she's raising her four boys to love all things outdoors and Colorado.

Herman Tiemens, Vice President
Herman is an Executive Director and Financial Advisor with Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. Previously, he led a wealth management group at Wells Fargo for over 12 years and has served in many leadership roles in the financial services industry. Herman served as Chairman & Honorary Board Member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and he is a past President of the Estate Planning Council. Currently, Herman is the President of the Southern Colorado Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, a member of the Fine Arts Center Arts Council, and a Board Member of the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute.

Meredith Sherman, Secretary
Meredith is a Colorado Springs native with a passion for the Springs community and its long-term growth and development. Meredith is the Regional Director of Construction and Operations for CommonSpirit Health and has grown her career in the medical field serving as a leader and vital contributor to the success of innovation and growth. She serves as the Board Chair for the Thomas MacLaren School Board, the Advisory Board Chair for the Women in Healthcare Denver Chapter, Vice President of the American Medical Facilities Professional Board as well and Chairman Elect for the Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board.
 
Julianna Bond, Treasurer
Julianna is a Certified Public Accountant. Though she is currently not practicing as a CPA, she has a strong background in taxation and accounting from working in the public accounting field. Julianna is part of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA) and enjoys running, hiking, camping, and hanging out with her husband and dog.

Catherine Creppon, APR, Membership Chair
Catherine is the Founder and CEO of Page Public Relations, a passionate marketer and communications consultant with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit management. She specializes in creating, placing, and disseminating communications and marketing materials to expand audiences for arts organizations, including orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, and more. Prior to founding her agency, she served as Vice President of Advancement for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra, where she led significant fundraising and community engagement efforts. 

Jennifer Oliverio, Member at Large
Jennifer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. With over a decade of experience and a commitment to continued education she works collaboratively to bring financial strategies to live. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys spending time with her family, her cat, Scout, and dog, Luna. Deeply committed to giving back to the community she is involved with various organizations such as the USO, Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, EDC and United Way. Her involvement helps her find find great meaning in contributing to the well-being of our community.

Terri Pederson, Nutcracker Chair, Programs Committee
Terri is a Colorado native with a music degree from the University of Northern Colorado and an MBA from Colorado Technical University. Terri has worked as a freelance musician and played trumpet with several Denver based community orchestras. Terri’s career in the tech sector most recently includes 12 years as a Vice President at dpiX, LLC, the global leader in digital flat panel design and manufacturing for medical imaging. Terri's retirement in 2019 is dedicated to music, the arts, and fishing with her husband Kevin. Terri is a member of the KCME and Jazz 93.5 sales team where she works part time with local businesses and organizations. She also leads and plays trumpet with Tidal Breeze Jazz Arts, performing and promoting Jazz in the community, as well as serving on two music related non-profit boards. 

Sean Lange, CSYSA Scholarship Committee
Sean is a native to Colorado Springs, although he spent a few years in New Mexico and California as a child. He graduated from Rampart High School and UCCS.  Currently, Sean works in cybersecurity in both his civilian and military careers, currently serving in the Air Force Reserve.  Between the Navy and Air Force Reserves, he’s  been in the military for 17 years. Sean loves Colorado and all it has to offer. Sean and his wife, Kristen Christy, have been season ticket holders to the Philharmonic for approximately 10 years. During that time, they have donated to the Philharmonic and the Guild. They have been members of the guild as well. Sean has also served as a board member for the CS Youth Symphony.  Sean says “I love our Philharmonic and want to see it grow and continue to succeed.”

Sally Sharpe, CSYSA Scholarship Chair
Sally has been serving as a Board Member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild. In addition to her service to the Guild, she has always been an integral part of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic team. Sally serves on the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Board of Directors and is also a part of the music director search committee.  She has been contributing her time and money to supporting the arts in the Colorado Springs community for over 15 years.  We are very fortunate that Sally is interested in continuing to serve as a Board Member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild.

Carolyn Geiser, Member at Large
Carolyn is a native of Colorado Springs who attended Palmer high school, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado College, and Denver University. She is a retired university professor
and past academic dean and chairperson of three different departments. She has been a board member of a non-profit organization for over 10 years in various positions including as a member-at-large, vice president, president, and the current treasurer.  

Stephanie Horton, Events Committee
Stephanie is the General Manager of Cheyenne Mountain Public Broadcast House (Classical KCME and Jazz 93.5). She joined the stations in July 2020 as Development and Marketing Director and has served as a strong leader ever since. She has a passion to help others through working with nonprofits and community involvement.
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Longinos Gonzalez, Nutcracker Committee, Member at Large
​Longinos has served District 4 on the Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County for almost 7.5 years. Graduating from the Air Force Academy in 1992, Longinos returned to Colorado Springs because of his love for the outdoors and beauty of the region, particularly the mountainous Front Range. He enjoys hiking in our areas' great parks and trails and is an avid fisherman and tennis player. His background includes a 20-year career as an Air Force Intelligence officer, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 2012. Longinos has a Master's Degree in science education and he was a teacher with Harrison School District 2 prior to his election. Longinos' community involvement includes serving on the State Board of Veterans Affairs and the boards of Mt Carmel and CASA, and being a volunteer Sunday school teacher and lector at his church.

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Past Presidents

Dawn Conley 2022-2023
Joy Maples 2021-2022
Lisa Keenan 2020-2021
​Hope Mena 2019-2020
Ros Block 2018
Lars Gronhagen, 2017-2018
Ros Block, 2015-2017
Pamela Street, 2013-2015
Mary Ellis, 2010-2013
Mary Koepp, 2008-2010
Pamela Street, 2007-2008
Pamela Street, Mary Haller 2006-2007
Betty Lathrop, 2004-2005
Emily Warner 2002-2004
Nancy Pittman. 2001-2002
Patricia Clark 1999-2001
Nora Courier, 1997-1999
Nancy Pittman, 1995-1997
Sandra Morgan-Jones, 1994-1995
Natalie Adams, 1993-1994

Faith Sawyer 1990-1993
Paula Dandurand 1989-1990
Dixie Freudenberg 1987-1989
Meloday Essendrop-Fischer 1986-1987
Louise Nyberg, 1985-1986
Sally Younge, 1984-1985
Mary Lee Tatum, 1983-1984
Monica Beyer, 1982-1983
Gundi Brunson, 1981-1982
Brenda Emerick, 1979-1981
Lorraine Rorick, 1978-1979
Joanna Fischer, 1977-1978
Flo Pritz, 1976-1977
Shirley Bliss, 1975-76
Reggie Flaks, 1973-1975
Phyllis Berry, 1972-1973
Marcia McWilliams 1970-1972
Joyce Truitt 1969-1970

Ruth Pierson 1969
Clara Gloss, 1967-1969
Dee Barry, 1965-1967
Betty Russell, 1963-1965
Jean McCleary 1962-1963
Phyllis Baker, 1961-1962
Bernice McCleary, 1959-1961
Caroline Brown, 1957-1959
Fran Conway, 1956-1957
Bee Vradenburg, 1954-1956