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We’re a team of passionate professionals who believe in the power of the arts to build stronger, more connected communities.

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Meet The Team

From programming and performing arts to sponsorship, marketing and technical crews, our staff brings creativity, expertise and purpose to everything we do. Whether planning world-class festivals, curating exhibitions, delivering arts education or supporting local performers, the ArtsQuest team works year-round to make meaningful, memorable experiences accessible to all.

Together with our volunteers, partners and supporters, we’re proud to serve the Lehigh Valley and beyond, creating space for culture, connection and community through the arts.

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President & CEO

Kassie Hilgert
President & CEO
610-332-1300

Started at ArtsQuest: 2008

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Penn State University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Too many to mention but just a handful would include One Republic, Trombone Shorty, Kesha, AJR, Black Violin, Brother, Darius Rucker, Chainsmokers, Maroon 5, Snoop, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Flaming Lips.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Time to Remember Ceremony on Memorial Day

Favorite Artist(s): DEFINTELY too many to list but Prince has always topped the list although I could go on for days listing my favorite artists.

Favorite Film(s): Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Godfather I & II, Color Purple, Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Lost in Translation, Stand By Me, Full Metal Jacket, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Deadpool, Office Space

Favorite Quote: There is no telling how far you can go if you don’t care who gets the credit.

What are you most proud of? The colleagues and volunteers I have the honor of working with everyday and our efforts to make Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley a better place through the arts.

Administration

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Vice President Administration, Risk Management and Board Relations

Joann Lee
Vice President Administration, Risk Management and Board Relations
610-332-1368 | jlee@artsquest.org

Started at ArtsQuest: 2011

Hometown: Easton, PA (now in Bethlehem!)

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: One Republic

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt – hands down the best!

Favorite Artist(s): Laura Dern, Robert Downey Jr, Stanley Tucci, Linda Ronstadt, Bon Jovi, Andy Warhol

Favorite Film(s): Hello Dolly, Bridesmaids, Moulin Rouge, Apocalypse Now, Star Wars (original), Fargo, The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Fantastic Voyage, Mary Poppins

Favorite Quote: “Sometimes you don’t realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness. – Susan Gale”

What are you most proud of? My children

General Counsel of Special Projects

Fred Stellato, Esq.
General Counsel of Special Projects

Started at ArtsQuest: 2021

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Lehigh University and Georgetown Law School

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Red Elvises

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): Chicago

Favorite Film(s): Caddyshack, A Few Good Men

Favorite Quote: You can’t handle the truth!

What are you most proud of? My family

Office Specialist

Anne Kimock
Office Specialist
610-332-1300

Started at ArtsQuest: September 2014

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Liberty High School, Ricker College, Northeastern University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Santana

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

What are you most proud of? My family

Advancement

610-332-1300 | sponsorship@artsquest.org

Chief Operating Officer

Curt Mosel
Chief Operating Officer
610-332-1300

Started at ArtsQuest: February 1, 2010

Hometown: Northbrook, IL

School: University of Iowa

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Stone Temple Pilots, 2008 at Riverplace before I worked at Musikfest. Here come the Mummies in 2010 at Festplatz. My Niece Emily performing in 2023 at Lagerplatz

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Soccerfest Viewing Parties for the FIFA World Cup, of course

Favorite Artist(s): Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Chris Cornell, Stone Temple Pilots, Pink, to name a few…

Favorite Film(s): True Romance, Mayor of Kingstown, Ray Donovan, The Jason Bourne movies, Bosch

Favorite Quote: “You don’t have to run faster than the bear to get away. You just have to run faster than the guy next to you.” ― Jim Butcher

What are you most proud of? The growth of ArtsQuest since 2010 when we were a staff of 30. We have grown by 250% since then, and have become known as a regional destination for a wide variety of programs.

Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Kaitlin Brobst
Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief Operating Officer
610-297-7300

Started at ArtsQuest: October 2022

Hometown: Hamburg, PA

School: Penn State

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: The Flaming Lips in 2015 and Black Violin in 2021

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: The People’s Ball

Favorite Artist(s): Radiohead, David Byrne, Beck, George Michael, David Bowie, and The xx. Trevor Noah, Romesh Ranganathan, and Seth Meyers

Favorite Film(s): The Departed

Favorite Quote: “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music” -Aldous Huxley It used to be on shopping bags from The Wall 🙂

What are you most proud of? My life experience

Director of Corporate Partnerships

Nicholas Michael
Director of Corporate Partnerships
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Started at ArtsQuest: 2016

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

Sr. Business Development Manager

Jenna Minetola
Sr. Business Development Manager
610-332-1357

Started at ArtsQuest: 2021

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Sugar Ray

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Sabor

Business Development Associate

Chris Kunzmann
Business Development Associate
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Started at ArtsQuest: 2023

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Greta Van Fleet

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Business Development Associate

Megan Bodmer
Business Development Associate
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Sponsorship Specialist

Kimberly Koehler
Sponsorship Specialist
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Sponsorship Coordinator

Elijah Montanez
Sponsorship Coordinator
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DEVELOPMENT

610-332-1300 | development@artsquest.org

Sr. Director of Development

Joanne Anderson
Sr. Director of Development
610-332-1300

Started at ArtsQuest: 2025

Hometown: North Bergen, New Jersey

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: I love the smaller performances in the Banko – Dina Hall, Two for Tea, etc. The Black Violins, – the cover bands, all of them!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Hands down Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Adelle, Lady Gaga, Celine- it’s corny, but I am all about the beauty found in the instrument that is the voice!

I also love to laugh- Fortune Feimster, Briget Everett, Wanda Sykes are some of my favorite female comedians

Favorite Film(s): Lars and the Real Girl, Gypsy, The Godfather (all but 3), The Lord of the Rings (all of them), Goodfellas (yes, I like mob films), Casablanca, Now Voyager and too many others to mention.

Favorite Quote: A half-truth is a whole lie

What are you most proud of? Not including my two amazing children who are wonderful human beings, and my family- Luminaria Night

Strategic Systems Support Administrator

Adelle Mandtle
Strategic Systems Support Administrator

Sr. Manager of Membership

Michelle Veresink Richmond
Sr. Manager of Membership

Started at ArtsQuest: 2015

Hometown: Easton, PA

School: Gettysburg College & American University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: On the main stage: Third Eye Blind with Matt Nathanson, Dashboard Confessional, Brad Paisley, Jerry Seinfeld. At the festival in general: So many to love! Grace Morrison, Amish Outlaws, Debauche, Steelworkers Polka Band, the many fabulous Celtic performers

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt. It is always amazing to work next to a holiday wonderland.

Favorite Artist(s): Matt Nathanson, Andrew McMahon

Favorite Quote: “Then to my raptured ear, Let one sweet song be given; Let music charm me last on earth, And greet me first in heaven.”

What are you most proud of? I am most proud to be raising two wonderful sons with my husband, all while getting to live out my dream of working for an arts non-profit that cares deeply about the community and creating a positive impact through the arts. It is so special to know that through my work I get to be a part of that.

Manager of Donor Relations

Kimberly Hein
Manager of Donor Relations

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Wilkes University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Big Time Rush!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): Megan Moroney

Favorite Quote: “It’s not what we have, but what we share that truly matters.” – Winnie the Pooh

FACILITIES

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Facilities Manager

Justin Kuhlmaer
Facilities Manager

Facilities Supervisor

Andrew Brockway
Facilities Supervisor

Festivals & Events

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Sr. Vice President of Operations

Ray Neeb
Sr. Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Operations and External Projects

Steve Ott
Vice President of Operations and External Projects

Director of Events Operations

Eric Bauder
Director of Events Operations

Started at ArtsQuest: 2010

Hometown: Emmaus, PA

School: Kutztown University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Trombone Shorty, Los Straightjackets, March Fourth Marching Band, Here Come the Mummies.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): So many but, I will stick to music: Jim Croce, Les Claypool, Bob Marley.

Favorite Film(s): TV Shows: Breaking Bad, Ted Lasso, Ozark, and Peaky Blinders.

Favorite Quote: “True success isn’t defined by material possessions or personal achievements, but by the positive impact we have on others”. – Denzel Washington

What are you most proud of? My integrity. Nobody is perfect but everyone has an opportunity to learn and grow throughout their life.

Sr. Retail Business Manager

Amy Love
Sr. Retail Business Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2023

Hometown: Somerville, NJ

School: Stay in it!

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: all of them

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): that talented one

Favorite Film(s): that awesome one

Favorite Quote: there are so many good ones

What are you most proud of? my 3 amazing kids

Sr. Operations Specialist

Amanda Celestina
Sr. Operations Specialist

Started at ArtsQuest: 2011

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Snoop Dogg

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: ArtSmart

Favorite Artist(s): Beth Cavener

Favorite Film(s): Ghostbusters

Favorite Quote: Do or do not, there is no try.

What are you most proud of? My team, the whole department works tirelessly to make the magic happen.

Events Manager

Jacob Bodai
Events Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2015

Hometown: Nazareth, PA

School: Nazareth

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest or Christkindlmarkt. The level of detail and decoration that goes into each of these festivals makes them the most fun and challenging build and the most gratifying when completed.

Favorite Artist(s): The Chariot, Cloudkicker, BADBADNOTGOOD, Nujabes, Misha Mansoor, Jesse Cash, Thundercat, Stewart Copeland, Bob Dylan. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Doris Day, Artie Shaw.

Favorite Film(s): Alien (1979)

Favorite Quote: “We don’t make mistakes, we make adjustments.” – Scuba (long time AQ Volunteer)

Operations Specialist

Kyle Ring
Operations Specialist

Started at ArtsQuest: 2016

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Screaming Females, Blondie, Dashboard Confessional, All Time Low

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Sabor and Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): Esao Andrews, Anthony Green, Derek Noble, Mariah Gannett Riot Choir, Trophy Scars, Castors Hollow, The Sound of Animals Fighting, AFI

Favorite Film(s): Big Fish and The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Favorite Quote: “Figure it out.” – Letterkenny cast

What are you most proud of? Knowing that what I do at ArtsQuest has put a smile on so many faces.

Operations Specialist

Jerone Darden
Operations Specialist

Finance

610-332-1300 | financeteam@artsquest.org

Chief Financial Officer

Tim McNair
Chief Financial Officer
tmcnair@artsquest.org

Started at ArtsQuest: 2024

Hometown: Nazareth

School: F&M & Lehigh U

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Don McLean 1984, Zen for Primates

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: BeerFest!

Favorite Artist(s): The Who, Donovan, Van Morrison, CSNY, and the list goes on……

Favorite Film(s): Any and all James Bond

Favorite Quote: A whole lotta things that I never done. But I ain’t never had too much fun.

What are you most proud of? Time well spent with my colleagues and all that we have accomplished together at the different places I have worked.

Controller

Kim Laurito
Controller
klaurito@artsquest.org

Started at ArtsQuest: 2024

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Steve Miller Band

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): Eminem, Pink Floyd

Favorite Film(s): Shawshank Redemption, The Breakfast Club

Favorite Quote: Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past

What are you most proud of? Being able to overcome challenges and adapt to new situations.

Sr. Accountant

Jeremy Hatz
Sr. Accountant

Started at ArtsQuest: 2024

Hometown: Collingswood, NJ

School: Rowan University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Sentiment of Sun

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): John Prine

Favorite Film(s): The Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Quote: “Leaders pick up trash. It keeps the leader humble and the parking lot clean.”

What are you most proud of? The communities I have built and continue to build and be a part of.

General Ledger Accountant

Connor Herceg
General Ledger Accountant

Accounting Associate

Kim Strom
Accounting Associate

Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

Stephanie Miranda
Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable

Started at ArtsQuest: 2025

Hometown: Clifton, NJ

School: Montclair State University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: I’m new to Musikfest, so I haven’t been able to attend a performance yet but I’ve heard so much about the energy and variety, and I’m excited to experience my first one!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: I haven’t attended one yet, but I’m looking forward to checking out the Banana Factory’s art programs and the SteelStacks concerts and festivals. I love the idea of community spaces that bring art and people together.

Favorite Artist(s): Imagine dragons, Bruno Mars, Gabriel Iglesias

Favorite Film(s): Disney Movies! Favorite one is Mulan

Favorite Quote: Having goals for the future keeps the sun of hope burning in our hearts. As long as we have hope, we will never be deadlocked or discouraged. – Daisaku Ikeda

What are you most proud of? I’m proud of not giving up on myself. Whether it’s pursuing new goals, embracing change, or learning something outside my comfort zone, I’ve continued to grow.

ArtsQuest Foundation

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Interim Executive Director

Kassie Hilgert
Interim Executive Director, ArtsQuest Foundation

Hospitality

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Sr. Director of Hospitality

Lyn Cunningham
Sr. Director of Hospitality

Hospitality Sales Manager

Alana Lauser
Hospitality Sales Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2024

Hometown: Whitehall, PA

School: SUNY New Paltz

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Collective Soul

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): Chris Stapleton

Favorite Film(s): Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Favorite Quote: In the shadow of darkness, I stand in the light

What are you most proud of? The life my husband and I have created together.

Hospitality Sales Manager

Stephanie Moneymaker
Hospitality Sales Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Orefield, PA

School: University of South Carolina

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Lynyrd Skynyrd or Train

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): Mt. Joy or Chris Stapleton

Favorite Film(s): The Parent Trap

Favorite Quote: In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

What are you most proud of? My solo travels and academic achievements.

Human Resources

610-332-1300 | hr@artsquest.org

Human Resources Generalist

Tiesha Mitchell
Human Resources Generalist

Started at ArtsQuest: May 15, 2023

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

School: Colorado Technical University – Online

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Keith Sweat

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Sangria Fest

Favorite Artist(s): Whitney Houston, James Taylor, Queen, Pentatonix

Favorite Film(s): Mary Poppins – Julie Andrews, Christmas Story, Matrix Trilogy, Blade

Favorite Quote: Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the goal – Anonymous
What are you most proud of? Everything!

IT

610-332-1300 | it@artsquest.org

Director of IT and Juried Exhibitors/Beverage Operations

Emily Kocis
Director of IT and Juried Exhibitors/Beverage Operations

Started at ArtsQuest: 2005 as Part Time Operations Assistant

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: BASD (Hanover, Nitschmann, Liberty) | University of Scranton

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Carrie Underwood!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Levitt Summer Movies with my family!

Favorite Artist(s): I don’t really have a favorite that I follow or can quickly say is my favorite! I love a little bit of everything!

Favorite Film(s): Disney Movies

Favorite Quote: Don’t run from a challenge. Instead run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. -Nadia Comineci

What are you most proud of? My family, especially my son!

IT Project & Application Support Specialist

Lee Todora
IT Project & Application Support Specialist

IT Operations & Support Analyst

Paul Jensen
IT Operations & Support Analyst

Marketing

610-332-1300 | marketing@artsquest.org

Sr. Director of Marketing

Nancy Werkheiser
Sr. Director of Marketing

Started at ArtsQuest: 2024

Hometown: Doylestown, PA

School: LaSalle University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Greta Van Fleet

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): Bands: Green Day, U2. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte

Favorite Film(s): The Red Violin, Out of Africa, The English Patient, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Four Feathers

Favorite Quote: “The human voice is different from other sounds. It can be heard over noises that bury everything else. Even when it’s not shouting. Even when it’s just a whisper. Even the lowest whisper can be heard over armies… when it’s telling the truth.”

What are you most proud of? My two amazing daughters

Director of Content Marketing and Engagement

Jon Lunger
Director of Content Marketing & Engagement

Started at ArtsQuest: 2005

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: The Flaming Lips, Grouplove, Ke$ha, The Avett Brothers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Dirty Heads, Catbite, The Vindys, The Abruptors

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Souper Bowl

Favorite Artist(s): Less Than Jake, Chris Gethard, James Acaster

Favorite Film(s): Clue, Jurassic Park, Mad Max: Fury Road, Barbie, Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Quote: “Legolas, what do your Elf-eyes see?”

Sr. Specialist, Web Content

Alicia Ventura
Sr. Specialist, Web Content

Started at ArtsQuest: 2014 as an intern, 2015 part time, 2017 full time

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: East Stroudsburg University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Grouplove, AJR, Godsmack, Shinedown

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Twenty One Pilots and so many more!

Favorite Quote: Turn your waiting room into a classroom

Graphic Designer

Morgan Fehnel
Graphic Designer

Started at ArtsQuest: 2021

Hometown: Coplay, PA

School: Moravian College

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Kelsea Ballerini and Black Eyed Peas

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt and The Ginvitational

Favorite Artist(s): Justin Bieber, Highly Suspect, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Badflower

Favorite Film(s): Mean Girls

Favorite Quote: No because no. – Mona from Nanalan’

What are you most proud of? I am most proud of getting hired as the Graphic Designer here at ArtsQuest! Whether it’s a banner hanging up during Musikfest, a vibrant design on a merch item, or an event program in someone’s hands it’s amazing to know that my designs are a key part of bringing the ArtsQuest mission to life.

Sr. Coordinator Social Media

Hannah Cummings
Sr. Coordinator Social Media

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Bethlehem Catholic High School/Northampton Community College/East Stroudsburg University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Sugar Ray, Big Time Rush

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest!

Favorite Artist(s): Kelsea Ballerini, Paramore, Sabrina Carpenter, Jonas Brothers

Favorite Film(s): I’m more of a TV binger! I LOVE reality TV, so anything on Bravo (more specifically the Housewives franchise), Drag Race, reality competition shows.

Favorite Quote: “If you don’t have anything nice to say. Don’t say anything at all.”

What are you most proud of? My career thus far at ArtsQuest! I love getting to create content that make people happy, laugh, or that they can relate to, while also showcasing how fun we are here at ArtsQuest. Also, some of my clap backs in our social comment sections (tehe).

Marketing Coordinator

Francesca Malozi
Marketing Coordinator

Started at ArtsQuest: August 2024

Hometown: Nazareth, PA

School: Duquesne University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Big Time Rush, Zedd, Selena Gomez and the Scene, The Chainsmokers, Black Eyed Peas, Dan & Shay!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest!

Favorite Artist(s): Taylor Swift, Big Time Rush, Sabrina Carpenter, Becky Hill, The 1975

Favorite Film(s): A Cinderella Story

Favorite Quote: Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. -Maya Angelou

What are you most proud of? Graduating grad school!

Web Design & Content Assistant

Daniel Gentner
Web Design & Content Assistant

Started at ArtsQuest: Started as intern September 2024, Full Time January 2025

Hometown: Warminster, PA

School: Thomas Jefferson University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: ZZ Top, Wheatus

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Oktoberfest

Favorite Artist(s): Jack White, Andy Shauf

Favorite Film(s): La La Land

Favorite Quote: Everything you can imagine is real.

What are you most proud of? I’m most proud of my progress and achievements in my design career so far. It’s extremely rewarding to take a look back at everything you’ve made, especially when you get to work on a project that’s close and personal to you.

Programming

610-332-1300 | programming@artsquest.org

Chief Programming Officer & Manager of the ArtsQuest Center

Patrick Brogan
Chief Programming Officer & Manager of the ArtsQuest Center

Started at ArtsQuest: 2002

Hometown: Allentown, PA

School: Temple University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Just the tip of the iceberg of fond memories as there are MANY more special favorites: Earth Wind & Fire (2003), Ludacris (2007), Stone Temple Pilots (2008), Trombone Shorty (2009), The Avett Brothers (2010), Dr. Dog (2010), Selena Gomez (2010), Start Making Sense (2011), MarchFourth Marching Band (2012), Here Come The Mummies (2013), Puddles Pity Party (2014), Jerry Seinfeld (2015), Sabrina Carpenter (2016), Colin Hay (2017), Weezer (2019), Zedd (2021), Kelsea Ballerini (2022), AJR (2023), Train (2023)

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: A summer night on the Levitt lawn

Favorite Artist(s): Igor & the Red Elvises – particularly fond of their social media work.

Favorite Film(s): You mean besides Jurassic Park, National Treasure, and the Muppets Christmas Carol!?!? La La Land.

Favorite Quote: “Decide what to be and go be it.” -The Avett Brothers, Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise

What are you most proud of? How the AQ team comes together to create memories for so many as we work to positively impact our community every day.

Administrative Assistant to the Chief Programming Officer

Kelli McFadden
Administrative Assistant to the Chief Programming Officer

Programming Director, Music

Shayna Super
Programming Director, Music

Started at ArtsQuest: 2014 an an intern, 2019 full time

Hometown: Coopersburg, PA

School: Southern Lehigh High School & Syracuse University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: For Main Stage, The Avett Brothers. Also, Train and Goo Goo Dolls co-bill. Melt and Hannah Wicklund on the free stages just this past year, 2024, are also highlights.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: ¡Sabor! Latin Festival

Favorite Artist(s): Taylor Swift, Maggie Rogers, Kacey Musgraves, Phoebe Bridgers – love to listen to women in the music industry!

Favorite Film(s): I am a fan of Wes Anderson films as well as Guy Ritchie movies. The Harry Potter series and the Lord of the Rings trilogy

Favorite Quote: Karma’s a relaxing thought, aren’t you envious that for you it’s not? – Taylor Swift

What are you most proud of? The 2024 Buffalo Bills

Sr. Programming Manager, Cinema

Anthony DeSanctis
Sr. Programming Manager, Cinema

Started at ArtsQuest: 2014

Hometown: Bangor, PA

School: Penn State

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Goo Goo Dolls, Run DMC, Weezer, Gabriel Iglesias, Poison

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: The Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival

Favorite Artist(s): U2, Radiohead, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Billy Joel, Carole King, Jon McLaughlin, Yellowcard, Damien Rice, The Rolling Stones

Favorite Film(s): Some Like it Hot, The Wizard of Oz, Whiplash, The Dark Knight, Rebel without a Cause, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, Carrie, Robocop, 10 Things I Hate About You, Singin’ in the Rain

Favorite Quote: “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda

What are you most proud of? ArtsQuest has been my second home since 2014. I truly love the incredible experiences we bring to the community and the opportunity to work alongside a passionate and dedicated team.

Programming Specialist

Addy Young
Programming Specialist

Started at ArtsQuest: 2016

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Ke$ha

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Golden Girls Drag Shows

Favorite Artist(s): Dolly Parton

Favorite Film(s): Pride and Prejudice 2005

Favorite Quote: “My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage.” – Aunt Frances, Practical Magic

What are you most proud of? I’m proud to work at an organization that both provides people with high caliber art to enjoy, and platforms to create art.

Programming Manager, Music

Alli Poczak
Programming Manager, Music

Started at ArtsQuest: 2017

Hometown: Bethlehem

School: Penn State

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Kesha, Father John Misty, The Beaches, Baha Men, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, Brass Queens

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: SteelStacks Zombie Ball

Favorite Artist(s): Jonas Brothers, Tennis, Japanese Breakfast, The Beatles

Favorite Film(s): A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Programming Coordinator

Alexis Kuczek
Programming Coordinator

Started at ArtsQuest: 2021

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Beaches opening for Greta Van Fleet in 2024

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Golden Girls Drag Shows!

Favorite Artist(s): Kings of Leon

Favorite Film(s): Away We Go, Whip It, Moonstruck, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Favorite Quote: “When you fail early, then success is right around the corner. I’m more worried about being successful without trying because then you didn’t learn anything.” – Kassie Hilgert

What are you most proud of? I take a lot of pride in my role at ArtsQuest, as well as the talented and hilarious people I work alongside.

Programming Administrator

Grace Obert
Programming Administrator

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Lehighton, PA

School: West Chester University of PA

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: All Time Low w/ Dashboard Confessional in 2018

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: The Free Levitt Summer Series and the food festivals!

Favorite Artist(s): Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, BTS, RM, 5 Seconds of Summer, All Time Low, Chappell Roan

Favorite Film(s): Mama Mia!, Anything Marvel

Favorite Quote: Vita Brevis, Ars Longa (Life is Short, Art is Long)

What are you most proud of? ArtsQuest’s Mission to provide Cultural and Educational experiences for the Community!

PRODUCTION

610-332-1300 | production@artsquest.org

Director of Production

Mike Liiro
Director of Production

Started at ArtsQuest: 2013

Hometown: Easton, PA

School: Moravian Academy

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Walk The Moon. Seven Dust. Verivery.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: PeepsFest

Favorite Artist(s): I love all artists.

Favorite Film(s): Star Wars. Dune.

Favorite Quote: “Hello There.”

What are you most proud of? Bringing people together to achieve the impossible.

Production Manager

Scott Dean
Production Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Peoria, Illinois

School: Bradley University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Baha Men at Musikfest, 2022

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: The free Levitt shows

Favorite Film(s): Star Wars

Production Technical Coordinator

Grace Mack
Production Technical Coordinator

Public Relations

610-332-1300 | pr@artsquest.org

Director of Communications

Jennifer LoConte
Director of Communications

Started at ArtsQuest: 2023

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Emerson College Undergrad / Suffolk University Grad School

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Duran Duran

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): Blue October, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Sting/Police. Robin Williams and Tom Hanks fave actors

Favorite Film(s): Dead Poet’s Society, The Notebook, Point Break, Forest Gump, Good Will Hunting, Back to the Future

Favorite Quote: In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years – Abraham Lincoln

What are you most proud of? My children.

Public Relations Coordinator

Bryn Keeney
Public Relation Coordinator

Started at ArtsQuest: March 2024

Hometown: Topton, PA

School: Belmont University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Selena Gomez in 2010 was my first concert ever! I also really enjoyed Big Time Rush, Greta Van Fleet and Slash my first year as an ArtsQuest employee.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: I really enjoy the Levitt Summer Season! I’m also super excited to see Cold Brew Hullabaloo grow after this first year.

Favorite Artist(s): Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus, Pink Floyd, Paramore, Kelsea Ballerini

Favorite Film(s): Across the Universe, Inception, Transformers

Favorite Quote: “If you have stage fright, it never goes away. But then I wonder: is the key to that magical performance because of the fear?” – Stevie Nicks

What are you most proud of? I take great pride in consistently pushing myself a little beyond my comfort zone. This mindset has been a major factor in my career choices and ultimately led me to Nashville for college, a 12-hour drive from everything I had known. Moving to Tennessee opened up amazing opportunities for me, both within Tennessee and back here in Pennsylvania.

Safety & Event Services

610-332-1300 | safety@artsquest.org

Director of Safety and Event Services

Jason Frisch
Director of Safety and Event Services
610-297-7110

Started at ArtsQuest: 2014

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Liberty HS, Bloomsburg U (BA), East Stroudsburg U (M. Ed.)

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Ziggy Marley at 2023 Wind Creek Steel Stage performing a full Bob Marley set.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Bethlehem Running Festival and Original Artist Concerts

Favorite Artist(s): Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Allman Brothers, Phish, Widespread Panic, Rush, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Samples, Steel Pulse, Stick Figure

Favorite Film(s): Band of Brothers, Casablanca, Pulp Fiction, The Godfather I & II, The Natural, Bull Durham, Caddyshack, Miracle, Rudy, Hoosiers, Star Wars Trilogy, Breakfast Club, The Holy Grail, Airplane

Favorite Quote: “Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at right” – Grateful Dead

What are you most proud of? Family, earning my education, and the fact that I get to work with the most professional and dedicated team of people in the events industry.

Event Services Manager

Nancy DeBellis
Event Services Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2011

Hometown: Allentown, Pa

School: Parkland

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Styx, Citizen Cope, John Butler, Splintered Sunlight, Live at the Filmore

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Musikfest Café shows, Levitt

Favorite Artist(s): Jerry Garcia, Cheap Sensationalism

Favorite Film(s): Great Outdoors, Lost Boys

Favorite Quote: “Nothing left to do but smile.”

What are you most proud of? My family

Event Services Coordinator

Matthew Anderson
Event Services Coordinator

Started at ArtsQuest: 2025

School: Pennsylvania State University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Greta Van Fleet – 2024

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt!

Favorite Artist(s): Greta Van Fleet, Martin Garrix, and Kevin Hart

Favorite Film(s): Deadpool vs. Wolverine, Despicable Me, and Talladega Nights

Favorite Quote: Life’s Too Short, Make The Most Of It

What are you most proud of? Being able to help create memories at all the different shows, games, and events that I’ve worked at! Having the feeling of pure joy that I get, knowing that I helped someone unlock a core memory, is everything me and what I’m most proud of!

Ticket Services

tickets@artsquest.org

Sr. Manager, Box Office and Customer Experience

Kate Gallagher Ott
Sr. Manager, Box Office and Customer Experience

Customer Experience Supervisor

Nick Carrodo
Customer Experience Supervisor

Started at ArtsQuest: September 2018

Hometown: Bethlehem

School: Liberty High School, Northampton Community College, DeSales University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Snoop Dogg!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: The First Saturday Horror Series

Favorite Artist(s): Crywolf

Favorite Film(s): Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005), Avatar (2009), Jurassic Park (1993), Aliens (1986)

Ticket Inventory Supervisor

Alexis Becker
Ticket Inventory Supervisor

Started at ArtsQuest: 2025

Hometown: Riegelsville, PA

School: Temple University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Jason Derulo (2014), The Red Elvises (2023), The Bionic Defection (2023), The Audio Files (2024), Rift – A Tribute to Phish (2024)

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival

Favorite Artist(s): Fleetwood Mac, Billie Eilish, Paramore, Queen, Kendrick Lamar, The Smiths, Chappell Roan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Mac Miller, The Smashing Pumpkins, Lola Young, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin

Favorite Film(s): Do the Right Thing, Creep, Back to the Future Trilogy, Silver Linings Playbook, Jaws, Grand Budapest Hotel, Her, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Coraline, Almost Famous, Catch Me If You Can

Favorite Quote: “I feel like my life is just a series of unrelated wacky adventures.” – Todd, from Bojack Horseman

What are you most proud of? My film trilogy “I Leave the Rest to You” and my little sister

Visual Arts and Education

610-332-1300 | 610-297-7115 | visualarts@artsquest.org

Sr. Director of Visual Arts and Education

Lisa Harms
Sr. Director of Visual Arts and Education

Started at ArtsQuest: 2016

Hometown: Catasauqua, PA

School: University of Pittsburgh, Pratt Institute

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Weezer, Willie Nelson, Black Violin

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: ArtSmart, People’s Ball, First Friday, Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): Yoshitomo Nara (visual), Artemisia Gentileschi (visual), Diane Arbus (visual), M. Ward (musician), PJ Harvey (musician), The Smiths (musicians)

Favorite Film(s): When Harry Met Sally, Supertroopers, Pride & Prejudice

Favorite Quote: “If I didn’t care for fun and such,
I’d probably amount to much.
But I shall stay the way I am,
Because I do not give a damn.” Dorothy Parker

What are you most proud of? Serving our community through the arts with free and accessible programs and events.

Visual Arts Manager

Nicole Gencarelli
Visual Arts Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: October 2016

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Grouplove

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: I love going to the movies, and the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at the ArtsQuest center is one of my favorite spots to see a movie!

Manager of Education & PCA Programs

Joanne Garcia
Manager of Education & PCA Programs

Started at ArtsQuest: February 3, 2020

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Caribe Funk

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: PCA Artist Residency, ArtSmart, Levitt Family Movie Series

Favorite Artist(s): Ricardo Arjona, Frankie Ruiz, Kany Garcia, Cultura Profética

Education Assistant

Karley Schrey
Education Assistant

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Quakertown, PA

School: West Chester University of PA

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Seeing The Beaches as an opener on preview night of 2024 was fantastic!

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: ArtSmart Afterschool Program

Favorite Artist(s): At the time of writing this, I am currently combing through The Head and the Heart’s entire catalog. It changes weekly.

Favorite Film(s): Almost Famous and The Departed

Favorite Quote: “Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
-Mary Oliver

What are you most proud of? I am most proud of the Visual Arts and Education classes, programs, workshops, and events that my team programs throughout the year.

Manager of Visual Arts

Elena Ostock
Manager of Visual Arts

Started at ArtsQuest: 2020

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA

School: Juniata College

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Dr. Dog

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Ceramics classes.

Favorite Artist(s): Ana Mendieta, Alice Neel, Jenny Holzer, Adrienne Lenker, Nick Cave, Ragnar Kjartansson (that’s just a start, obviously)

Favorite Film(s): Dazed and Confused

Grants Administration Manager

April McGovern
Grants Administration Manager

Started at ArtsQuest: 2020

Hometown: Emmaus, Pa

School: Cedar Crest College

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Chicago, Duran Duran, Culture Club

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Musikfest Café

Favorite Artist(s): Classic Rock, Yacht Rock

Visual Arts Coordinator

Aliya Brown
Visual Arts Coordinator

Started at ArtsQuest: 2019

Hometown: Lehigh Valley

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: All the stand-up shows at ComedyPlatz

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: First Fridays

Favorite Artist(s): Dominic Field as The Wiggles’ Tree of Wisdom

Favorite Film(s): 13 Going on 30

Favorite Quote: “Everything that happens is from now on” – Bon Iver

What are you most proud of? I take a lot of pride in the work my coworkers and I do at ArtsQuest! I feel most proud when we get to see people directly enjoying our programs.

Glass Studio Manager

Dennis Gardner
Glass Studio Manager

Volunteer

volunteer-dept@artsquest.org

Volunteer Program Manager

Cory Stevens
Volunteer Program Manager
610-332-1370

Started at ArtsQuest: 2018

Hometown: Northampton, PA

School: Northampton Area High School, Shippensburg University

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: GGOOLLDD, Ceramic Animals, St. Lenox, Bren, Rogue Diplomats, Counting Crows, Dan+Shay

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt and Spring BeerFest!

Favorite Artist(s): Hozier, Noah Kahan, Glass Animals, Florence and the Machine, James Blunt

Favorite Film(s): Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Favorite Quote: “Disce Aut Discede (Learn or Leave)” –Latin phrase

What are you most proud of? I’m proud of the stability my team has inspired in the volunteer program through unprecedented challenges like Covid.

Volunteer Program Assistant Manager

Parker Ryan
Volunteer Program Assistant Manager
610-332-1343

Started at ArtsQuest: 2023

Hometown: Nazareth, PA

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: AJR

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt

Favorite Artist(s): The Mountain Goats, Paul & Storm, Old Dominion, Sabrina Carpenter

Favorite Film(s): (500) Days of Summer, Across the Universe, Lisa Frankenstein, The Truman Show

Favorite Quote: Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

What are you most proud of? Any show I direct in the theatre.

Volunteer Program Coordinator

Michael Koehler
Volunteer Program Coordinator

Started at ArtsQuest: 2022

Hometown: Whitehall, PA

School: Temple

Favorite Musikfest performance(s) you’ve seen: Start Making Sense on Levitt Pavilion during my first Musikfest in 2022. Amazing live performers, highly recommend checking them out.

Favorite ArtsQuest event/program that isn’t called ‘Musikfest’: Christkindlmarkt. Such a fun, festive atmosphere.

Favorite Artist(s): My Chemical Romance, Bring me the Horizon, Mid 2000’s emo will never leave my playlist

Favorite Film(s): I’m more a TV person. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Last of Us, Trailer Park Boys, South Park

Favorite Quote: “Hungry dogs run faster!” Go birds.

What are you most proud of? My own personal growth. I’m happy to be in a position where I actively enjoy my job and feel like I can make a difference for the community.

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