From its inception, The Smith Center has been led by a distinguished Board of Directors comprised of many of Las Vegas’ most important business, cultural, education and civic leaders. Donald D. Snyder, former president of Boyd Gaming Corporation, serves as volunteer chairman of the board and Myron G. Martin serves as president and chief executive officer of the Center.

EXECUTIVES

• Myron G. Martin, President and CEO
• Paul Beard
• Terry Jones
• Candy Schneider
• Suzanne Chabre

ADMINISTRATION

• Emma Durant, Assistant to Myron Martin, President and CEO

DEVELOPMENT

• Terry Jones, Vice President Development
• Rebecca Boyd, Donor Concierge
• Pamela Carlston, Research Coordinator
• Ryan Corry, Annual Fund Director
• Melanie Jupp, Development Assistant
• Lara Kolberg, Director, Education Gifts and Grants
• Justine Masse, Director of Events & Donor Stewardship
• Tessie Poggione, Director, Major Gifts
• Krista Darnold, Director of Corporate Partnerships

EDUCATION

• Candy Schneider, Vice President of Education and Outreach
• Cathy Christ, Education Assistant
• Kim Russell, Education Program Coordinator

FINANCE/HR/IT

• Carolyn Anderson, Staff Accountant
• Michael Bitto, IT Help Desk
• Theresa Dettre, Accounting Clerk
• Bonnie Houldsworth, Controller
• Debinique Watts-Blackburn, Director of HR

MARKETING

• Suzanne Chabre, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
• Richard Hudock, Public Relations Manager
• Lindsey Johnston, Advertising & Promotions Manager
• Katie Thomas, Marketing Coordinator

OPERATIONS

• Paul Beard, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
• Sam Agahi, Engineering Supervisor
• Mandy Ames, Facilities Administrative Assistant
• John Bartley, Head Lighting-Master Electrician
• Dan Doquisa, Head AV-Video Engineer
• Robert Gatewood, Engineering Manager
• Glenn Medas, Director of Artist Services
• Debby Murphy, Assistant to Paul Beard
• Dean Pennock, Security Manager
• Maria Sanchez, Housekeeping Manager
• Michael Tajeri, Facilities Director
• John Trace, Head Audio Engineer
• Joe E. Urbauer, Head Rigger-Carpenter

PATRON SERVICES/TICKETING

• Athena Allen, Administrative Assistant to Patron Services
• Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod, Volunteer Coordinator
• Ted Geiss, Ticketing Services Manager
• Michael Laurita, Patron Services Representative
• Aaron Macias, Assistant Ticketing Services Manager
• Michael Meagher, Assistant House Manager
• Pilar Pava, Event & Retail Sales Manager
• Angela Sheets, Assistant Ticketing Services Manager
• Sara Thielman, Assistant House Manager
• Andrew Valeri, Patron Services Representative
• Darrin Worthy, House Manager