Board of Directors
Board
The Kokomo Symphonic Society Board
Our Board Officers:
Shannon Spencer – President
Sharon Reed – Vice President
Amy Lucas – Treasurer
Matt Gerhard – Secretary
Anamaria Shrock – Past President
Our Board Members are as follows:
Kathy Scheffler
Bill Rowe
Sean Carey
Lisa Washington
Amy Schorm
Cherresa Lawson
Karla Dain
Caili Brading
Paul Wyman – Community Advocate
José Valencia – Artistic Director and Conductor
Jennifer Rollins – Director of Development
Ray Biederman – Legal Consultant
Mary Rowe – Design Consultant
Hailing from Pennsylvania, Ellen started her cello journey in third grade. During her junior and senior years of high school, she undertook the responsibility of instructing elementary students in her community. This commitment persisted beyond college as she continued to teach privately while residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Katie Huddleston’s musical journey began in Goshen, Indiana, where she discovered her love for the cello before transitioning to the captivating world of the string bass. As the first-ever String Bass major at Manchester University, she graduated in 2015 and embarked on a fulfilling career.
José Valencia is a highly regarded conductor and violinist making significant contributions to Indiana’s music scene and beyond. Alongside his role with the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra (KSO), he is the founding music director and artistic advisor of the innovative Orkestra Project based in Indianapolis. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster of the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and the Assistant Concertmaster of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra.
Sean Carey is a distinguished graduate of Indiana State University’s School of Music, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with Magna Cum Laude honors. Under the tutelage of Dr. Bill Davis, he honed his violin skills and emerged as a talented musician.