Chops' board of directors
STEPHEN PODOBINSKI (he/him)
Chair, Board of Directors
Seconds, Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band
Steve originally joined Chops in 2003, marched tenors for six years, and was honored with both ‘Rookie of the Year’ and ‘Member of the Year’ awards during that time. Learn more about Steve »
EM ANTIN (all pronouns)
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Instructor, Drumline
Em has a background in percussion, political science, & nonprofit management. They currently teach private lesson students on most percussive instruments. Em's style is one of using both traditional music and modern music to allow the student to develop a passion to play all musical forms. Learn more about Em »
BRUCE JASKULKE (he/him)
Secretary, Board of Directors
Chops 2005 Class A DCA Champion
Bruce has been involved in drum corps since 1982, when he played Contra Bass with the St. Peter-based Govenaires. Learn more about Bruce »
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CHAD ANDERSON (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Chad has a professional background in project management, PMO creation, and strategic planning. He holds multiple project management and IT certifications, as well as a BS in IT Management, an MBA, and is pursuing a certificate of specialization in strategy from Harvard Business School, expecting to wrap up in December 2021. Learn more about Chad »
JACOB BRANDNER (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Chops Winterguard Alum, Member Summer Soundsport Ensemble
Jacob is a drum corps enthusiast with professional experience in marketing, gambling, and the casino industry. He marched for Minnesota Brass in 2015, and took part in Chops Winterguard in 2021. Learn more about Jacob »
MEGAN DUEVEL (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Chops Winterguard & Drum Corps Alum
Megan has marched with Chops Inc since 2016 as part of its Drum Corps (Euphonium), Winterguard, and Colorguard programs. Learn more about Megan »
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JON KING (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Volunteer, Chops Pan Programs
Jon has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of St. Thomas. He has over 30 years professional experience in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety fields. Jon has worked for non-profit and State and local governments. Learn more about Jon»
JODI KUEHN (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Volunteer, Chops Marketing & Communications
Jodi brings a wealth of professional experience to Chops and has volunteered as a photographer, videographer, and website developer for the organization. Learn more about Jodi»
KATHY LISKA-JACKSON (she/her)
Member Ex Officio, Board of Directors
Gambling Manager
Kathy been Chops’ charitable gambling operation’s manager since 2018, co-director since 2019, and has provided org-wide coordination services since 2016. Learn more about Kathy »
SARAH MATHIAS (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Tin Cups & Pan Outreach Alum
A flute and piccolo performer of 20+ years, Sarah studied flute under Dr. Melissa Krause at St. Cloud State University, MN. Learn more about Sarah »
MEGAN O'LEARY (she/her)
Member Ex Officio, Board of Directors
Executive Director
Megan joined the Chops' family in 2020 and brings with her a long history of successful organizational development in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Learn more about Megan »
NICHOLE THOMAS (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Nichole Thomas is the Director of Human Resources at Cookie Cart, where they teach life, leadership, and employment skills to teens of color through on-the-job and classroom experiences in nonprofit bakeries. Learn more about Nichole »
VICTORIA WEINBERG (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Chops Winterguard Alum
Vicki is an alumna with Blue Knights and Phantom Regiment and has been involved with Chops' colorguard on and off the field since 2016. In 2019 she retired from the field, but has evolved her commitment to Chops by joining the board. Learn more about Vicki »
CATRICE WILLIAMS (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Originally from Minneapolis, Catrice Williams received her BA in Sociology from Arkansas State University. She is the current Director of Wealth Development at Urban League Twin Cities Located in Minneapolis.