As we celebrate the conclusion of the summer 2024 season, company members will have the opportunity to vote for four members of the Board of Directors to take office January 1, 2025 for a three-year term. You must be a member of the company in good standing and at least 18 years of age in order to cast a vote.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the financial, legal, regulatory, and contractual affairs of Corn Stock Theatre. Their job is to make certain the organization is fiscally stable and compliant with all laws and restrictions of operation. It is a huge responsibility and not always fun!
The slate for this election includes one individual who was appointed to fill a partial unexpired term: Jack Clifford, he is eligible for election to his own three-year term. Riley Reynolds has served an elected three year term and is being recommended for election to a second three-year term. Four additional candidates are eligible for their own three-year term. There were a number of talented individuals interested in serving on the Board and all were reviewed carefully and with gratitude for their interest. The committee felt that these six had the blend of expertise and experience that would best serve the theatre at this time.
Please review the statements of the six candidates below. Thank you.
Rebekah Bourland, Laura Schelly, Nan Coleman, Bob Parkhurst, Amy Glass, Nominating Committee
The Corn Stock Membership will vote on the following six candidates to join or renew their spot on the Board of Directors. Members will vote via electronic ballot from September 6-12th. If you are a member in good standing you will receive an email on September 6th with a link to vote. If you do not receive an email and you believe you are a member in good standing, please email Theatre Manager, Kenney Delaney, at manager@cornstocktheatre.com
Jack Clifford
I am currently on the CST Board and want to continue the opportunity to provide services in facility improvements and finances, and contribute a positive, creative, and inventive approach. I am willing to put in the involvement and commitment necessary to achieve the goals of Corn Stock Theatre.
Sagan Drake
Sagan graduated with a degree in Acting/Music from WIU in 2013 and has worked in various industries since. She worked for 4 years at The Barn III as the Box Office Manager/Managing Theatre Director where she managed the business side of the theatre. In the last year she has been the General Manager for Pizza Payaa in Bloomington where she continued to grow her experience in management. She is looking forward to serving in this role on the Corn Stock Board.
Devyn Farney
I have been a part of Corn Stock on and off stage for 6+ years. I have 12+ years of experience in the nonprofit world in various positions of leadership. I am highly organized, creative, a good listener and good at implementing change. I bring leadership, innovation, logistics, planning and follow through.
John Hurney
AVP/Counsel of a National Insurer. My passion is theater and I have a Theatre degree from UNH. My business/legal skills will be beneficial to the organization. These skills and being an actor/director, allow me to bring the artist’s perspective to the Board while also focusing on business stability.
Riley Reynolds
In Riley’s time on the board, she has brought extensive technical knowledge into many board decisions involving shows and programming. She has also worked to push for more financially responsible decisions. If reelected, she will continue to push for fiscally responsible decisions and initiatives and push to upgrade aging technical infrastructure.
Michelle Tipsword
By exploring strategic community partnerships and innovative fundraising, I hope to infuse capital into the organization to grow our outreach and revitalize our facilities. I plan to carefully evaluate the marketing efforts of similar-sized theaters to find opportunities for CST to stand out and boost audience attendance.
