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	Yvonne Oliver, President A board member since 1992, Yvonne has served as treasurer, secretary and vice-president. She has a Bachelor of Education degree to teach math and substitute teaches at high schools. Yvonne sings with St. Michael’s folk choir and helps organize her high school class reunion. She enjoys performing on stage at VPA with the support of her family.

	Connie Perkins - Vice President Connie works as the accounting supervisor for a legal firm in Anchorage. She has given many faithful years of service as VPA’s House Manager while her husband, Barry, and two daughters have both been active on stage.

	Janet Kennedy, CPA, Treasurer As a CPA with the public accounting firm of Swalling and Associates, Janet brings a strong background in finance and business. Together with her three children, she has participated in several VPA productions including Scrooge!, The Sound of Music, It’s A Wonderful Life, and Wait Until Dark. Her goal as Treasurer will be to continue to ensure the financial stability and the strategic planning for VPA, a truly valuable community asset.

	Marcia Dean Beck, Secretary Originally from the province of Ontario, Marcia moved to Alaska in 1996 to teach English and Theatre in the Copper River School District. In 2002 she moved to the Mat-Su and was delighted to continue her passion for theatre by becoming involved with VPA. In addition to serving on the Board, she is looking forward to directing.


	Aryne K. Randall Aryne is employed at Wells Fargo Bank as the Store Manager and Investment Consultant for the Main Office in Wasilla. Aryne is married to Chris and has three children, Benjamin, Troy, and Alexandra. Aryne keeps involved in community events and charitable organizations and looks forward to her opportunity to serve VPA for a second season.

	Kevin Cochran Dr. Cochran is a local Wasilla dentist having received his DMD degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. In 1996, Kevin, his wife Jackie and children Joey and Frances moved to Wasilla. Kevin has enjoyed each and every production he has been involved with over the past three years. He was awarded Best Actor for his portrayal of Charlie in The Foreigner last season.

	Cherie’ LeBlanc-Shue As Advertising Sales Manager for the local bureau of the Anchorage Daily News and with prior experience as the Ticket Sales Manager of the Portland Opera Assoc., Cherie offers years of experience in promotion and marketing to the board. She uses these skills as an active member in many community and charitable organizations. Cherie and her husband, John Shue III, have been long time VPA season ticket holders and though she doesn't perform, she has a great admiration for those who do.

	Julie McCartney My husband, Mike, and I moved to Alaska from Indiana, where I received my degree in Entomology, and taught science. I am currently a science teacher at Wasilla High School. I have two young sons, and have been actively involved in different community theaters for 18 years. Before VPA, I was technical theatre director at Frankfort Senior High in Indiana, and was theatre director at Houston High School for 3 years. I have been with VPA for nearly two years now, and did the light design for Beauty and the Beast and Absurd Person Singular. I have also filled in as House Manager for the last two shows of this past season, and been a member of the Board Development Committee. I am looking forward to continuing as a volunteer for the theatre and will be the executive director for the one acts in Season 32.

	Kathy Sage My family has lived in Alaska for 10 years and we relocated to Palmer 2 years ago. My husband, Mike, is a local dentist, and we have two daughters, Aubrey and Lindey. I have a degree in Child Development and a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. I have spent the majority of my career working with deaf children and their families, and have been a teacher, speech therapist, and sign language instructor in California, Colorado, and finally, Alaska. I am currently helping my husband run his dental practice, and am busy chauffeuring my daughters to their hockey and soccer games and practices. My daughters and I were in the production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and I have been a member of the Board Development Committee for VPA. Since both of my daughters seem to have been bit by the “acting bug”, I am looking forward to working with VPA in the future.

	Richard Webb An educator by both disposition and profession, I am currently President of the Twindly Bridge Charter School APC (Governing) Board, President of the Matsu Charter School Association and an online gaming and simulations consultant. I am also completing my Ph.D. at Capella University in Design for Online Learning. Upon arriving in the 'valley' three years ago, my wife Renee, my daughter Emily and I, discovered two noteworthy things about our new home; it had the friendliest people we had ever encountered and the best community theater. Who would not want to a part of that?

	Larry Bottjen – Artistic Director Larry Bottjen acted in VPA's first play ever in 1976 and was also a member of VPA's original Board of Directors, where he has served four, three year terms. Larry has participated in dozens of VPA's productions from light board operator to director. Larry directed the award winning production Of Mice and Men and more recently Everybody Loves Opal. Larry holds a BS and MA in Education and directs VPA's touring wing Education Through Inspiration.

	Kevin O'Connor - General Manager Kevin is the new General Manager for VPA starting in March 2008. With a wide variety of experience, he will serve VPA in the management of facilities, gaining community support and working in various roles with the Board, staff, and theater crews. Cast as a Bollywood extra in India, he became enamored with the creativity of performing arts and is working to help VPA progress in providing outstanding entertainment to all of our patrons and sponsors.

	Jennifer Deters – Marketing Director Jennifer was born in Alaska, and raised in the Mat-Su Valley. As Marketing director for VPA, her responsibilities include fund-raising, earning new sponsors, and gaining the community involvement that is neccessary for a successful Community Theatre. With her background in retail management and administrative support, along with her experience onstage, and backstage, you can expect to see her all over the theatre.