The Mid-Columbia Symphony Board of Directors is responsible for the financial and legal aspects of the Symphony. The Board also operates the Battelle Performing Arts Business Center, which sells tickets and provides administrative support for more than 15 Mid-Columbia arts organizations, as well as housing the Symphony's administrative offices.

Executive and Administrative Staff

Dr. Nicholas L. Wallin, Music Director
Tricia Vest, Executive Director
Justin Raffa, Concert Manager


Board of Directors

The Board of Directors retains the ultimate financial and legal responsibility for the Symphony. Board activities include including selecting a conductor, approving concert programs, obtaining revenue to sustain the Symphony, supporting a Young Artist Competition, employing an executive director and staff, and overseeing marketing and publicity.

Sandra Stanley, Board President
Jean Bookwalter, Board Vice President
Annette Gordon, Board Secretary
Michael Galgoul, Board Treasurer

John Clement
Elis Eberlein
Jan Greenwell
Mike Kippes
Tracy Kossow
Bill McMahon
Ken Maurer
Marilyn Morford
Scott Ochander
John Owen
Janis Schoonover
Betsy Vance
David Weekes

Operating Budget

Production costs for each classical concert range from $15,000 to $25,000. The Symphony’s budget for the 2008-2009 season was $224,000. About 30% of that is earned through tickets sales. The remainder is provided through the generosity of Mid-Columbia businesses and individuals, with additional support from Pacific Northwest grant organizations. In addition, many thousands of dollars are saved through donations of labor, services, and products.

Contact the Symphony office at (509) 943-6602 to get the latest annual report.