Administration
The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is administered by a Board of Trustees comprised of representatives from the business community and Society members.
Officers
Dr. Douglas R. Peterson, Music Director/CEO
Dr. Douglas R. Peterson is in his forty-second season as music director of the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society. He was commended by Governor Gibbons for his many contributions to the Arts in Nevada in November, 2007, and was selected as a "Local Hero" award recipient through Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Program in November, 2006. He received the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1987 and in 1992 was recognized by Governor Bob Miller and Senators Richard Bryan and Harry Reid for his significant contribution to the Arts in Nevada. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce awarded Dr. Peterson its annual Community Achievement Award in Arts and Entertainment in 1998 and the Musical Arts Society honored him for his "35 years of dedicated leadership in the Choral Arts" at its Gala 40th Anniversary Banquet in May, 2003. Dr. Peterson retired as Emeritus Associate Professor of Music at UNLV in 2003, having taught at the University for 36 years.
Carolyn Peterson, President
Carolyn Peterson is serving as president of SNMAS for a fourth year. She served as vice president for a year prior to her present position. She has participated in the Society as a member on the board of trustees since 2002 and a choral member since 1982. Her music participation has included both the Chorus and Singer groups as well as an occasional solo. Carolyn is a Music Specialist with the Clark County School District, having taught for twenty years. Carolyn earned her bachelor of Music degree from UNLV.
Donna Olufsen, Vice President
David S. Peterson, Secretary
David S. Peterson has practiced structural engineering in Nevada since 1984 after returning to Nevada upon obtaining a Master of Engineering degree at Cornell. He joined Lochsa Engineering as a Principal Structural Engineer in 1996. He has worked on a variety of engineering projects ranging from libraries and Post Offices to aquarium and arenas. He has also specialized in the structural design of high-rises and parking garages through construction administration.
Judy Kasky, Treasurer
Judy Kasky is a tax professional who also teaches basic and advanced income tax preparation classes.
Trustees
- Cynthia Abney, Vocalist
- Bobbi Grippo, Real Estate Agent
- Margaret Hoppe, Speech Pathologist
- Joseph Hill, Customer Service Representative
- Martha LaBarr, Nurse Instructor, MN, RN, MSW
- Amanda Maxham, Department of Physics & Astronomy, UNLV
- Mary Ann Merren, Medical Social Worker, Retired
- Russ Mickelson, Educator, CSN
- India Sener, Nursing Advisor
- Ramona Shaw, Entertainment Assistant
