Leadership and Staff

The Western New York Chamber Orchestra is one of our community's greatest treasures, and during its thirty-three year history of excellence has been a cultural highlight of Chautauqua County. Demonstrate the value you place on our cultural heritage and encourage others to support our orchestra.

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Board

James Merrins, President
​Carl Lam, Vice President
Tom Morrissey, Secretary
Caitlin Barkley, Treasurer

Directors

Jay East
Julie Newell
Laura Johnson
Nina Karbacka
Jim Nau
Alex Newton
Jannis Peterson
Keith Peterson
Dan Tramuta

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Orchestra Staff

Glen Cortese, Artistic Director/Conductor
Lisa Layman, Executive Director
​Sarah Hamilton, General Manager
Julie Newell, Grant Writer
Bryan Ekenrode, Personnel Manager
Brian Walnicki, Librarian
​Nicole Brendel, Office Manager
Julia Williamson, Graphic Design