About FSO: Board of Directors
Lynne Nemeth, president
Lynne Nemeth joined the FSO board of directors in 2008. She is President and CEO of Nemeth Morrison Corporation, a consulting firm that specializes in nonprofit management, technical assistance, and health policy. Her mother was a big band singer and opera fan — and her first musical memories are of the Saturday Met broadcasts. Lynne holds a master’s degree in vocal performance, sings with the Master Chorale, and is cantor for Flagstaff’s Reform Synagogue. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Environmental Studies from Prescott College. She and her husband have a dog, cat, two horses, twelve chickens, and four grandkids.
John Henderson, president-elect
John Henderson joined the FSO board of directors in 2010. He received his B.A. in sociology from William Jewell College in 1963 and an M.A.Ed in education from Arizona State in 1966. He taught sociology at ASU, Grand Canyon College and the Maricopa Community Colleges for 38 years. During high school and college he played trumpet in concert band, pep band and tuba in marching band. He sang with the WJC a cappella choir and as a junior, had the lead in an adaptation of Pajama Game and a solo part in the Saint Saens Christmas Oratorio. He sang with the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix and the Heritage Highlands Chorale in Tucson for several years. He is currently retired and lives with his wife, Cheryl, in Flagstaff. Between them, they have four children and six grandkids, all living in Arizona.
Paul Bjorklund, treasurer
Paul joined the board in 2009. A professional accountant for 37 years, he practices in the areas of forensic economics and forensic accountancy. Paul has served as president of the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and as a member of the governing council of the American Institute of CPAs. His volunteer and civic activities include work with Arizona Humane Society, Coconino Legal Aid, Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Museum of Northern Arizona, Master Chorale of Flagstaff, and Brophy Alumni Association. Before entering the accountancy profession, Paul played guitar, bass, and keyboards in several Phoenix-area bands.
Max Jerrell, secretary
Max Jerrell joined the FSO board of directors in 2009. He is an emeritus professor of economics at Northern Arizona University with interests in mathematical economics, applied economic modeling and forecasting. Max is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force Reserves. He is the president of the Flagstaff Symphony Guild and a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Scottish American Military Society, the Arizona Economic Roundtable and the Flagstaff Photography Club. His mother taught piano lessons for 74 years (which is easy if start when you are 16 and continue until 90.)
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2012 Directors
- Ted Bowell
- Janie Cook
- Scott Deasy
- Luisa Dennstedt
- Rick Dennstedt
- Wendy Edwards
- Becky Gibbs
- Dick Griesenbeck
- John Henderson
- Jean Hockman
- Max Jerrell
- Ann Johnson
- Claudia Jurowski
- Mille Leenhouts
- Amy Tackitt, orchestra representative
- Cheri Ossenfort
- Bill Rowland
- Nando Schellen
- Richard Shannon
- Todd Sullivan
- Michael Vincent
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Directors Emeritus
- Marge Again
- Elizabeth Archuleta
- Beverly Armstrong
- Helen Black
- Ted Bowell
- Irene Croft
- John Cummings
- Will Duncan
- Kathleen Franklin
- Marian Holmes-Fried
- Lela Montfort
- Bill Morrison
- Richard Neville
- Rita Rose
- Hal Stern
- Carl Taylor
- Peter Wainwright
- Tom Ward
- Jean Wilcox
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Honorary Life Members
- Pat B. Curry
- Mike Scott
- John Stilley
