
PANAMA CITY SYMPHONY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leadership and Community Stewardship
“As a third-generation native of Panama City,
I’ve had the pleasure of watching the Symphony
become what it is today:
an engaging and vital artistic treasure.”
Panama City Symphony is governed by a passionate, working Board of Directors. As a board-driven organization, our members generously contribute their time, unique professional talents, and financial support (“time, talent, and treasure”) to ensure the artistic excellence and financial sustainability of the Symphony.
Our Board is committed to bringing world-class orchestral music and vital music education programs to the Bay County community.
To maintain the highest standards of non-profit management, the Board operates under organizational bylaws and standard parliamentary voting procedures.
Panama City Symphony is dedicated to financial stewardship. We honor the investment of our donors, corporate sponsors, and patrons through rigorous internal controls and independent financial oversight:

President
Retired counselor and non-profit executive director. Glass artist.
Talents Contributed: Leadership, Graphic Design, Administrative Organization, Grant-Writing

Vice President
Tour Management and Accounting, Bonnie Raitt; Co-Owner of The Ghetto Palace; Co-Founder of Music Matters
Talents Contributed: Board Recruitment, Governance Oversight, Concert and Event Logistics

Immediate Past President
President, Storm Energy Ltd.
Talents Contributed: Development, Donor Relations, Grant-writing, Ad Sales

Board Secretary; Chair, Fund Raising and Events Committee
Health Agent, Peoples First Insurance; Leadership on Various Non-Profit Boards
Talents Contributed: Event Planning and Execution; Non-Profit Leadership

Treasurer
Retired Owner of East Electrical Contractors
Talents Contributed: Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Investment Oversight, Concert Logistics and Stage Setup, Construction Expertise

Development Committee
Broker/Community Strategist, Caldwell Broker, LLC
Talents Contributed: Development, Donor Relations, Sponsor Development

Grant Committee
Retired Healthcare CEO, Former Board Member San Diego Zoo
Talents Contributed: Finance and Sustainability, Grant-writing

Chair, Finance & Sustainability Committee & Chair, Human Resources Committee
Executive Coach and Chairman, Vistage Florida CEO Peer Advisory Group
Talents Contributed: Leadership Development, Strategic Planning and Sustainability, Human Resources

Committees: Fundraising & Events, Governance & Nominating, Music Ed, Public Relations
New Home Consultant, Holiday Builders; Retail and Administrative Expertise, Prior Experience on Various Boards
Talents Contributed: Leadership, Relationship-Building, Long-Range Planning, Public Relations

Chair, Music Education Committee
Retired Language and Writing Professor and Writing Center Director
Talents Contributed: Music Education Organizational Leadership, Editing

Chair, Friends of the Symphony Volunteers; Public Relations Committee
Retired U.S. Military Officer; Activity Leader, FL Trail Association
Talents Contributed: Writing Feature Articles, Developing Social Media Content, Organizing Volunteers

Chair, Public Relations Committee
Marketing Strategist, Business Development, Community Connector, Cobalt Coast LLC
Talents Contributed: Public Relations Leadership, Press Release Writer, Social Media Content Creator

Public Relations; Concert and Event Logistics
Former Business Owner; Musician; Pianist
Talents Contributed: Photography and Videography, Concert and Event Logistics

Legal Advisor (Non-Voting)
Law Offices of Michael P. Dickey
Talents Contributed: Legal Expertise

Patron Services Associate

Orchestra Manager