Executive Placements

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has selected Christopher Harrington as President and CEO, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He will begin his tenure on November 1, 2021. Mr. Harrington has held several positions at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where he has worked since 2012. Most recently serving […]

United Arts of Central Florida has selected Jennifer Clark Evins as President and CEO, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on June 21, 2021. For more than a decade, Ms. Evins held various leadership roles at Chapman Cultural Center, a South Carolina arts agency that provides

The Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM) has selected David Jordan as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He begins his tenure on September 27, 2021. Bringing more than 15 years of experience, Mr. Jordan most recently served as the Arts Services Manager for the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts,

Bennington Museum has selected Martin Mahoney as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on September 8, 2021. With more than 20 years of museum leadership experience, Mr. Mahoney has held numerous leadership positions at the Norman Rockwell Museum, including Director of Curatorial Operations, Director

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has selected Matt Leibham as Chief Financial Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on July 12, 2021. A senior financial, operations, and development leader with more than 18 years of experience, Mr. Leibham has most recently spent time at Milwaukee World

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has selected Francesca Harper as Artistic Director of Ailey II, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on September 7, 2021. Ms. Harper has choreographed works for both of the Ailey professional companies, Dance Theater of Harlem, Hubbard Street II, and La

Atlanta Ballet has selected Tom West as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He will fully assume the post on September 27, 2021. A nonprofit arts executive, Mr. West’s career in arts management spans more than 20 years. Most recently, Mr. West served as the Chief Advancement Officer

Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS) has selected John Holloway as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He will begin his tenure on September 6, 2021. Since 2014, Mr. Holloway has served as Managing Director of the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival based at East Carolina University in Greenville,

Stages has selected Katie Maltais as Managing Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on August 1, 2021. A veteran performing arts executive, Ms. Maltais most recently served as Managing Director at Curious Theatre Company in Denver, Colorado. In this role, she earned an industry reputation

San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has selected Jennie Scholick as Director of Education and Training, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on May 10, 2021. Ms. Scholick’s career has spanned arts management, scholarship, and teaching, both in higher education and performing arts organizations. She has held