About Us
Steven B. Libman
Change Management / Founder of The Libman Group
Steven is a highly successful and respected executive with 30 years of experience leading major arts organizations with extensive knowledge of producing dance, theatre and presenting multi-disciplinary performing arts series. He is nationally recognized for developing an entrepreneurial and creative approach to strategic planning, programming, branding, marketing initiatives, institutional growth, and problem solving. At the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel IN, Steven launched the new $175 million, three venue performing arts center. He successfully branded the Center as a major community asset and developed programming for over 100 artists, built the staff from 2 to 80, the board from 3 to 30 and established a volunteer corps of over 500. In addition he instituted the business platform that resulted in a new web site, ticketing and accounting systems. At the Tony Award winning La Jolla Playhouse, as the chief administrative officer, Steven ran a four venue complex that produced over 300 performances per season, and produced 28 plays, including ten world premiers. He supervised a staff of over 100 and a part time staff of 125 and directed all strategic planning, financial management, fund raising and marketing. During his 17 years with the Pittsburgh Ballet–first as director of development, then as managing director–Steven broke new ground in funder relations, raising more than $50 million. He was equally successful in revitalizing programming and reaching new audiences. When he left the ballet, he was the longest-serving arts executive in the city, and one of the two longest-serving managing directors of major ballet companies in North America.
Arthur Jacobus
Strategic Planning and Governance
Arthur Jacobus has served successfully as chief executive of six major arts organizations over nearly thirty years, including two large ballet companies, a symphony orchestra, a performing arts center, a multi-purpose center, and a prestigious school for glass art. His expertise in strategic planning, board development, and major fund raising, including capital campaigns, stems from his extensive experience in diverse genres, working in a variety of communities.
Dan J. Martin
Arts Management
www.danjmartin.org
djmartin@cmu.edu
Dan Martin, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Institute for the Management of Creative Enterprises, is recognized nationally for his teaching, consulting, and service in cultural-organization management. Before joining the academic community, Dan spent 14 years in professional theatre administration, as managing director of CSC Repertory in New York, managing director of the Virginia Stage Company, and marketing director of the Walnut Street Theatre Company in Philadelphia.
Jim McCarl
Governance and Development
www.mccarlgroup.com
fjmccarl@mccarlgroup.com
Entrepreneur, leader and philanthropist Jim McCarl helps businesses and nonprofits accelerate toward success. He applies the lessons of a 30-year corporate career to non-profit management, board and trustee issues. By “keeping things simple, actionable, interesting, and meaningful,” Jim has energized many organizations, including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Kate E.H. Prescott
Marketing and Research
www.prescottassociates.com
kate@prescottassociates.com
Kate Prescott is the President of Prescott & Associates, a strategic marketing and research firm. Corporate experience includes Nestle, Zippo, General Electric, L’Oreal and Marriott. Her extensive arts experience includes the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, La Jolla Playhouse, San Francisco Jazz, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Carnegie Museum of Art, and League of American Orchestras. Kate has a Master of Science in Marketing and prior to starting her own firm worked in advertising.
Ann Laddon
Development
Ann Laddon, founder of the fund-raising firm Philanthropy’s Partner, has been a successful development professional for over 15 years. She is recognized for her skills in developing comprehensive strategies for annual, capital and endowment campaigns, the training of trustees for development and for improving the overall fundraising capacity of organizations. She has served as the Development Director for the UCSD Medical Center and the San Diego Natural History Museum. Some of Ann’s past clients include La Jolla Playhouse, Balboa Theatre Foundation, and North Coast Repertory Theatre.
