The Lied Center Team

Board Members

Friends of the Lied Executive Board

  • Honorary President: Christina Hixson
  • President: Beverly Smith Billings
  • Past-President: Tim Metz
  • Treasurer: TBD
  • 2026-27 Campaign Chair: Lindsey Slater

2026–27 Friends of the Lied Board Members

  • Kalin Baca
  • Chris Brown
  • Dave Domann
  • Will Duncan
  • Betsy Esch
  • Joshua Falleaf
  • Mary-Nell Gleeson
  • Lori Hasselman
  • Dr. Eric Huerter
  • Denise Johnson
  • John Kennedy
  • Mindie Paget
  • Nancy Peterson
  • Dr. Scott Robinson
  • Matt O. Smith
  • Crystal Swearingen
  • Mike Warner
  • Derek Kwan, Executive Director
Our Team
Derek loves leftover pizza.
Derek Kwan
Executive Director
Kate knows the scoop!
Kate Lorenz
Senior Events & Audience Services Director
Ellie Wallace
Events & Operations Manager
Kim is an agent of chaos (in a good way).
Kim Spencer
Box Office & Events Manager
Courtney Bierman
Events & Box Office Coordinator
Reece is a good listener.
Reece Dickson
Technical Director
Renee can take charge!
Renee Huey
Technical Director
Sage Goering
Assistant Technical Director
Hanan Misko
Education Director
Anthea knows what to do.
Anthea Scouffas
Engagement Director
Kelli has done that before in a past job.
Kelli Szrot
Development Director
Brad wonders if you have a minute to ask a quick question.
Brad Knauss
Marketing Director
Betsy is always right.
Betsy Ostrander
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Kelly Werther
Graphic Designer