The Board of Trustees of the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. is charged with governance of the nonprofit organization “to provide critical capital – intellect, reputation, resources and access – to power nonprofit success and thereby strengthen communities.” The Board is comprised of founding members Jim Butcher, Duke Thompson and Sallee Kunkel Filkins, as well as new members who are leaders in the community and dedicated to achieving the mission. The Board is currently focusing its efforts on expansion of the Board as well as the creation of an Advisory Board. The Board of Trustees meets monthly and the Advisory Board will meet quarterly.

Executive Committee

James R. Butcher, Jr., President and Treasurer
Artist and Illustrator

Daniel G. “Duke” Thompson, Vice President
Founder and Director, Maryland Conservatory of Music

Sallee Kunkel Filkins, Secretary
Executive Director, Center for the Arts
Historic Architect

Lyle K. Aaby
Vice President, Whitney, Bailey, Cox and Magnani, LLC
President, Whitney, Bailey, Cox and Magnani, Construction Services, LLC

Rita C. Bittner
Business Retention Specialist
Harford County Office of Economic Development

Charles J. Castoro, M.D.
Parris-Castoro Eye and Laser Center

Ralph H. Jordan, Jr.
Retired Arts Educator and Administrator

Lynne A. LaCalle
Assistant Vice President for Student Development
Harford Community College