Chops' board of directors
BRANDON MICKELSEN (he/him)
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Chair, Finance Committee
Brandon is an associate attorney at the Lathrop GPM law firm in Minneapolis. Brandon brings to the Board a background in public service and a dedication to giving back to the community. Learn more about Brandon »
BRUCE JASKULKE (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Chops 2005 Class A DCA Champion
Nominating Committee Member
Bruce has been involved in drum corps since 1982, when he played Contra Bass with the St. Peter-based Govenaires. Learn more about Bruce »
CATRICE WILLIAMS (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Catrice is the current Director of Wealth Accumulation at Urban League Twin Cities in Minneapolis. She joined the Chops board of directors in 2022, and also serves on the board of City of Lakes Community Land Trust. Learn more about Catrice »
JEANNE HERRMANN (she/her)
Secretary, Board of Directors
Chair, Strategic Planning Task Force
Member, Governance & Gambling Oversight Committee
Jeanne Herrmann is a passionate, results-driven, executive-level leader with expertise in business operations and a demonstrated record of successfully building organizations. Learn more about Jeanne »
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JON KING (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Volunteer, Chops Pan Programs
Member, Governance & Gambling Oversight Committee
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»
JOSH HOABY (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
More info coming soon! Learn more about Josh»
KENDRICK WALTON (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Member, Finance Committee
Member, Strategic Planning Task Force
Kendrick is a Policy Entrepreneur Fellow with the African American Leadership Forum and has previously worked as a Restorative Justice Practitioner with a community organization. Learn more about Kendrick»
LAURA MURPHY (she/her)
CEO, Gambling Operation
Chair Emeritus, Finance Committee
Member, Governance & Gambling Oversight Committee
Laura Murphy joined the Chops Board because of her deep commitment to serving non-profits and her life-long belief that music education in schools is integral to making our community a vibrant place. Learn more about Laura »
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MICHAEL FISCHER (he/him)
Chair, Board of Directors
Chair, Governance & Gambling Oversight Committee
Michael is a visionary and strategic Human Resources Executive with extensive experience helping organizations grow inclusive cultures. After a long and distinguished career, Michael is giving back to the community through board service. Learn more about Michael »
NICHOLE THOMAS (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Chair, Nominating Committee
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 »
STEPHEN PODOBINSKI (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Member, Nominating Committee
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 »
TAVIS MORELLO (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Member, Finance Committee
Tavis (He/Him) has lived in Minnesota since 2014, so he considers himself both a Minnesotan and Rhode Islander (where he grew up). Music has always been close to Tavis’ heart. Learn more about Tavis »
TAYSHA TURMAN (she/her)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
I am a drug and alcohol counselor. My hope for the future is to open my own nonprofit for the youth who may have struggled with substance abuse. I want to help them find the joy in arts and theatre, turning a negative into a positive way to cope with life. Learn more about Taysha »
VIWATH "V" CHAN (he/him)
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors
Member, Finance Committee
With roots in Cambodia and a nickname that’s been sticking since sixth grade, Viwath - or just “V” - brings his unique style to every room he enters. A dynamic strategist and board member, V has a proven knack for transforming ideas into high-impact results. Learn more about V »