The Central Region Advisory Council consists of leaders from entertainment unions, theater, dance, music, film, foundations, health organizations and government and focuses on the human services needs of Chicago’s performing arts and entertainment community.
Eric Chaudron, Chair
Executive Director, SAG-AFTRA Chicago
Michelle T. Boone
Chief Program and Civic Engagement Officer, Navy Pier
Craig Carlson
Business Manager and Executive Board Member, IATSE Local 2, Stagehands
Deb Clapp
Executive Director, League of Chicago Theaters
Karena Fiorenza
General Manager, Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Christian Hainds
Assistant Executive Director, Actors’ Equity Association
Dr. David Hinkamp
Director, Health in the Arts Program, University of Illinois, Chicago
Jen Hoyt
Vice President of Production, The Second City
Jess Jones
Center Director, Kaufherr Members Resource Center
Mark Kelly
Commissioner, City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Kristin Larsen
Executive Director, Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Kate Lipuma
Executive Director, Writers Theatre
Marcie McVay
Treasurer, Season of Concern
Hank Neuberger
Founder and President, Springboard Productions
James Odom
President, American Guild of Musical Artists
Alex Pissios
President, Cinespace
Roche Schulfer
Executive Director, Goodman Theatre