Leadership

The people
behind the music.

Jazz in the Berkshires is led by a small, dedicated team of board members, advisors, and a working executive director — drawn from the worlds of jazz, education, business, and Berkshire civic life.

Executive Director
Board, Officers & Advising Members

Ira Lapidus, DMD

Officer

Board officer supporting the strategic direction and governance of Jazz in the Berkshires.

Joseph (Joe) Polito

Officer

Board officer supporting the strategic direction and governance of Jazz in the Berkshires.

Todd Barkan

Advising Member · Festival MC

2018 NEA Jazz Master, Grammy-winning producer, and former Artistic Administrator for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Proprietor of Keystone Korner Baltimore.

Anastasia Stanmeyer

Advising Member

Advising the board on regional engagement, communications, and Berkshire community connections.

Joe Mulholland

Advising Member

Advising the board on artistic programming and jazz education connections.

Patrick White

Board Member

Berkshire-based entrepreneur, writer, and community leader. Newest member of the board, contributing to strategy, communications, and regional partnerships.