Board of Directors
Board
The Kokomo Symphonic Society Board
Our Board Officers:
Anamaria Shrock – President
Kathy Scheffler – Vice President
Amy Lucas – Treasurer
Matt Gerhard – Secretary
Steve Daily – Past President
Our Board Members are as follows:
Bill Rowe
Mary Rowe
Sean Carey
Lisa Washington
Shannon Spencer
Jill Evers
Amy Schrom
Sharon Reed
Cindie Law
Cherresa Lawson
Karla Dain
Paul Wyman – Community Advocate
José Valencia – Artistic Director and Conductor
Jennifer Rollins – Director of Development
Ray Biederman – Legal 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.