Andy Vick
Executive Director
Andy Vick is an experienced leader and arts administrator who believes in the power of the creative sector to drive economic development, build community, grow tourism, and enhance quality of life for everyone. As the Executive Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Andy oversees the daily operation and financial management of a non-profit, local arts agency serving a two-county region with a population of over 700,000 residents. In conjunction with his work at the Cultural Office, Andy has been appointed by the Governor of Colorado to serve as a Council member for Colorado Creative Industries (the State Arts Agency), and as a Board member for the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority. At the national level, he serves as the Vice-Chair of the United States Urban Arts Federation (an advisory council for Americans for the Arts). Locally, Andy is the Vice-President of the Visit Colorado Springs Board of Directors, an ex-officio Board member of the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, an Honorary Commander at the United States Air Force Academy, a member of the Regional Leadership Forum, and a member of the Downtown Colorado Springs Rotary Club. In addition, Andy is a graduate of the 2016 Colorado Springs Leadership Institute program, the 2015 Leadership Pikes Peak Signature program, and Colorado Creative Industries’ 2015 Change Leaders Program. Andy is also an experienced public speaker and consultant on the topic of using the arts as a tool for economic development and community vitality.
Angela Seals
Deputy Director
Angela is an arts manager with 16 years of experience at diverse creative nonprofits. As Deputy Director, Angela focuses on communications, partnerships, advertising, and grant writing, coordinates Peak Arts Prize and the Business & Arts Lunch, and hosts a regular “Peak Radar Live” series on Facebook and arts segments on Fox 21’s “Living Local”. She is a graduate of Leadership Pikes Peak and the Arts Education Collaborative Leadership Academy. Before joining the Cultural Office staff in early 2013, she was Program Manager at the award-winning Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, where she managed over 400 live programs annually for 250,000 visitors, and founded the FINE Artist Residency Series and Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire. She has also served on the staffs of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Carnegie Mellon University, and Corcoran Gallery and College of Art + Design in Washington, D.C.
Jonathan Toman
Peak Radar Manager
Jonathan Toman, originally from Manitou Springs, is a graduate of the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (UCCS), where he earned a communication degree with a leadership emphasis and a minor in marketing. While there, Jonathan served as the editor-in-chief of The Scribe, the UCCS student newspaper, and was involved in the Green Action Fund, a student-led sustainability organization. Jonathan’s content management, editorial, and public speaking skills make him a natural leader for Peak Radar and its presence across digital, print and in-person platforms as the flagship audience development program of the Cultural Office. He is also lead coordinator for the popular Free First Friday Shuttle Bus, and is a freelance writer for local publications. He loves to get outdoors, read, and play sports, in addition to enjoying the lively cultural scene in our community.
REBEKAH HIRE
cultural office assistant
Rebekah Hire grew up in Columbus, Ohio, but after graduating from high school moved to the Chicago suburbs to pursue a degree in Intercultural Studies with a double minor in Political Science and Sociology from Elmhurst College. While earning her degree, she discovered a passion for arts and culture and knew she wanted to work in a field that advocated for the arts community in all ways. After graduating from Elmhurst, she relocated to Colorado Springs where she now works for the Cultural Office, as the Cultural Office Assistant, ready to help in whatever way she can. She loves to read, write, travel, and hang out with her cats Louie and Leo.
2019 Board Officers
David Siegel, President
Executive Director
Bee Vradenburg Foundation
Andrea Barker, Vice President
Partner
HB&A Architecture & Planning
Christine Lowenberg, Treasurer
President & CEO
Lowlands, LLC
Jeff Mohrmann, Secretary
Pikes Peak Group
Morgan Stanley
2019 Board Members
Rosenna Bakari
Executive Director
Talking Trees, Inc.
Betsy Brown
Culture, Character and Leadership Mentor
Exponential Impact
Randy Doersch
Superintendent of Outreach
USAF Academy Band
Holly Flores
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo Advisors
Erin Hannan
Director
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
at Colorado College
Deborah Mahan
Director
Gazette Charities/Empty Stocking Fund
Martha Marzolf
Realtor
ReMax Properties
Yemi Mobolade
Small Business Development Administrator
City of Colorado Springs
Mundi Ross
Owner
Colorado Collective and Kindred Hospitality Group
John Spears
Executive Director
Pikes Peak Library District
Kathy Stults
Director of Engagement and Outreach
Youth Documentary Academy
