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
Forest Melton, Vice Chair, Board Governance Committee Chair | Children’s Health
Tony Bell, Secretary, Board Governance Committee | Salt River Project (SRP)
Michael Peterson, Secretary (in memoriam), Board Governance Committee | Thrivent Financial
Ronald Stoffle, Treasurer, Internal Affairs Committee Chair | PetSmart
Kirk Johnson, Founder & CEO | SOUNDS Academy
Selma Babic, External Affairs Committee | Collins Aerospace
Devonte Cummings, External Affairs Committee | PNC Bank
Rob Donat, Internal Affairs Committee | GPS Insight
Jamie Halavais, Board Governance Committee | Dickinson Wright PLLC
Heather Eyerman, Internal Affairs Committee | Coyotes Ice, LLC & Affiliates
Jon Finch, Internal Affairs Committee | Kutak Rock LLP
Virginia Johnson, Internal Affairs Committee | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Illya Riske, Internal Affairs Committee | City of Mesa
Christy Strauch, External Affairs Committee | ChristyStrauch.com
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
Committee Members
Selma Babic, External Affairs Committee Chair | Collins Aerospace
Wendy Manley, External Affairs Committee | New City Promotions
Logan Marshall, External Affairs Committee | ACLU of Arizona (American Civil Liberties Union)
Steven Mountjoy, Internal Affairs Committee | Bell Bank
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
