seeing continued growth in the stature of artists performing at
JAS. The 2017 Labor Day Experience artist line-up included
the some of the biggest artists in JAS’ history, and ended
with record attendance & sales, driven by advance sell-outs
of the Maroon 5 and Keith Urban, plus a near sell-out by the
legendary Daryl Hall & John Oates, making their JAS debut.
The programming alliance with AEG has enabled JAS to stay
competitive in the attraction of major artists who generally
perform in much larger venues than JAS. AEG also continues
to provide strong marketing support in addition to their
programming assistance.
• Update of JAS Strategic Plan (2017-2019): JAS designated
a Board-driven internal update of the JAS Strategic Plan,
engaging in extensive research of key stakeholders of JAS
regarding the most critical programming components of
the organization, and how best to strengthen and secure
the future of JAS’ core Mission objectives. The Strategic
Planning Committee worked through the 2016 year to identify
key strategies across all programs with the intention of
presenting to the full JAS Board for discussion, modification
and ultimate adoption.
In 2017, JAS took major steps in executing one of its last
long reaching initiatives, the desire to establish a permanent
home for its many small venue performances and music
education programs. That goal took a major step forward
when JAS identified a potential location to establish “The JAS
Center” and started the process of building a formal Capital &
Endowment Campaign to fund the project over a 5-year basis.
The process began in earnest in mid-2017 and remained an
active topic of planning and discussion internally throughout
the 2017 year.
In summary, the 27th Anniversary season of JAS was a success
on all levels, and positioned JAS well to continue its momentum
with optimism and confidence that the organization has built an
institution that has taken its place as one of the essential arts
presenters and educators in the Roaring Fork Valley, and one with
a growing national and international reputation.
Best regards,
JIM HOROWITZ
Founder, President & CEO
JAS
STAFF JAS ADVISORY
BOARD
James Horowitz
President & CEO Jessica Hite, President
Maxwell Rispoli, VP/Secretary
Janice Louthis, Development Chair
Christine Benedetti, Education Chair
Brooke Casillas Welgos, Event Chair
Andrea Beard
Senior Vice President
Holly Upper
Vice President of Development
Corree Isley
JAS Cafe & Development Manager
John Tangen
Controller
Katherine Abraham
Molly Brooks
Virginia Edelson
David Garrison
Jared Goulet Lisa Guth
Ali Hematyar
Erica Kleiman
Kirsten Schmit
Tami Suby
Katherine Abraham
Megan Bentzin
Molly Brooks
Matt Brown
Mark & Brooke Casillas
Welgos
David Cook &
Christine Benedetti
Virginia & Jeff Edelson
David Garrison &
Sara Nadolny
Jared Goulet
Lisa & Bill Guth
Ali Hematyar
Jessica Hite Jeff & Joan Hoffberger
Erica Kleiman
Chris LaCroix
Janice & Ezra Louthis
Edward Lee Mulcahy II
Becky Musselman
Maxwell Rispoli
Brittanie Rockhill
Katherine Sand
Chad & Kirsten Schmit
Megan Shean
Tami Suby
Lea Tucker
Melissa Wisenbaker
Chris Bank
JAS In-Schools Director
Rose Sullivan
Office/Marketing Manager (Nov-Dec)
Katherine Peach
Office/Marketing Manager (Jan-Oct)
Steve Mundinger
Photography
Brent Fedrizzi
Labor Day Talent Buyer
Sherwood Adams Webber IV
Event Director
Cat Leonaitis
Operations Director
Joe Hope
Artist Services Director
Phil McKeague & Bryan Smith
Be verage Managers
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