Are you interested in impacting the reach of music education?
Our Board members help to make decisions about policies, goals and objectives, and create public awareness of our mission. Committee members execute the SOUNDS Academy vision and mission using their unique talents, skills and abilities– and enthusiasm!
Help with the growth and elevation of SOUNDS Academy by serving on a Committee or The Board of Directors!
Board of Directors
Ian Fischer, Board Chair | Jaburg Wilk Lawfirm
Jamie Halavais, Vice Chair | Dickinson Wright PLLC
Ronald Stoffle, Treasurer, Internal Affairs Committee Chair | PetSmart
Selma Babic, Secretary, External Affairs Committee | Collins Aerospace
Kirk Johnson, Founder & CEO | SOUNDS Academy
Tony Bell | Salt River Project (SRP)
Devonte Cummings | PNC Bank
Rob Donat | GPS Insight
Heather Eyerman | Coyotes Ice, LLC & Affiliates
Jon Finch | Kutak Rock LLP
Justin Hockmeyer | Salt River Project (SRP)
Mary Larson | Science Mary, LLC
Hector Ramirez | St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Illya Riske | City of Mesa
Christy Strauch | ChristyStrauch.com
Liz Thompson | National Bank of Arizona
SOUNDS Academy Board of Directors Appreciation Event
SOUNDS Academy SpeakEasy 2021
“This is an exciting time to be part of the SOUNDS Academy community. SOUNDS doesn’t just teach music, we strive to teach character values of creativity, leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and resilience through music education…” – Ian Fischer
“Music is part of what it means to be human. SOUNDS Academy provides access to high quality music education that unlocks the unique talent and potential of young musicians across Phoenix.”
– Andrea Stouder Pursley
Advisory Council
Patrick Armstrong | JDA Investments
Reginald Bolding, Jr. | Arizona State Representative
Sentari Minor | Generation Next
Amish Shah | Arizona State Representative, Physician
Andrea Stouder Pursley | Management Center
Emeritus Board Members
Virginia Johnson | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Forest Melton | Children’s Health
Michael Peterson | Thrivent Financial
