Ken Wetstein

Ken Wetstein serves as the Chief Development Officer at Cincinnati Opera since June 2024, bringing extensive experience in development and institutional advancement. Previously, Wetstein held roles at Eastern Illinois University as Executive Director of Community Development & Outreach and Vice President for University Advancement from July 2019 to May 2024. Wetstein was also the Vice President for Development at Toledo Symphony Orchestra from December 2016 to June 2019, leading fundraising efforts. Earlier positions include Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Vice President for Student Engagement at Defiance College, Director of Student & Professional Affairs at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Assistant Director at Camp Ondessonk, and Residence Hall Director at Southwest Missouri State University. Wetstein earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and multiple degrees from Eastern Illinois University, including a Master's in Counseling and a Bachelor's in Political Science.