Meet the BoardThe Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild board is selected from our membership. We are grateful to these volunteers who donate their time to fulfill our mission.
Nominations for board members taken each spring, and voted on by members at the May Membership Event each year. |
Meet Our President
Dawn Conely
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild President
Dawn Conley, the Senior Executive Director of Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI), leads a collaborative ecosystem where industry, academia, startups, government and venture capital intersect with Colorado’s aerospace and defense industry to create community, spark innovation and stimulate business growth in support of our national defense.
CCTI is a mission-focused collaboration and innovation ecosystem, and serves as a trusted, agnostic partner to accelerate solutions for the execution of the National Defense Strategy, advancement of civil programs, and the economic development of communities. Catalyst Campus facilitates technology transfer between industry and government, and just won the Chamber of Commerce and EDC “Company of the Year” for their contributions to the community.
Dawn holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from The Ohio State University and has advocated for military families through legislative changes.
CCTI is a mission-focused collaboration and innovation ecosystem, and serves as a trusted, agnostic partner to accelerate solutions for the execution of the National Defense Strategy, advancement of civil programs, and the economic development of communities. Catalyst Campus facilitates technology transfer between industry and government, and just won the Chamber of Commerce and EDC “Company of the Year” for their contributions to the community.
Dawn holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from The Ohio State University and has advocated for military families through legislative changes.
Guild Board Members
Stephanie EdwardsGreg Givins |
Julianna BondLisa Czelatdko |
Terri Pederson |
Natalie Gowen |
Sandra Tiemens |
Jennifer Oliverio |
Past Presidents
Joy Maples 2021-2022
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 |