Ravinia Festival®, North America's oldest music festival, stands today as its most musically diverse, presenting a large variety of different events throughout the summer. These concerts run the gamut from Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend to the annual summer residency of the nation's finest orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Ravinia Festival

Ravinia Festival's headquarters in Highland Park, IL, United States

Jeffrey P. Haydon

Gina Ehrlich

Alejandra Valarino Boyer

Greg Walters

Marilyn Salazar

Jennifer Baumann

Marin Alsop

Marie Roth Olson

Elizabeth Fildes

Kristen Caruso

Peggy Papaioannou

Larry A. Barden

Andrew S. Marovitz

Toni-Marie Montgomery

John B. Snyder Jr.

J. Randall White

Bradley S. Schmarak

Richard L. Tolliver

Courtney M.P. Hollowell

Robert W. Crawford Jr.

Elizabeth Dozier

David R. Kahnweiler

Clifton Fenton

Andrew Hopkins

Steven B. Weinstein

Jeffrey C. Hammes

Liz Lefkosfsky

Susan C. Levy

Tera McBlaine

Rudy Juarez

Mary Moreland

Avy H. Stein

Jeanne M. Denison

Stephen Rappin

E. Scott Santi

James Abrams

Emily T. Knight

Pamela J. Mayo

Ronald M. Saslow

Gary J. Levin

Christopher Noon

Christopher J. Klein

Elizabeth Crown

Mark D. Gerstein

Christopher A. Deveny

Pedro A. Guerrero

Michele M. Ihlanfeldt

Jane D. Casper

Michael R. Gervasio

Paul F. Burton

Alvin Katz

Judy Castellini

Richard W. Colburn

Bruce Ettelson

Tom Lubin

Nicholas Fink

Richard L. Sevcik

Eric S. Smith

Annette G. Dezelan

Justin Ferdula

Sheila Talton

Jon Harris

John W. Kett

Craig J. Umans

Dean M. Harrison

Jud Snyder

Betsy Holden

Paul E. Martin

Kenneth A. Meister

James Orth

Sandra Cordova Micek

Steve Steinmeyer

Iliana A. Mora

Christopher Paquette

Daniela O’Leary-Gill

Michael J. Sacks

Wendy Schenker

Don Civgin

Andrés Tapia

Julie Parsons

Audrey L. Weaver

Julie Stone

Ellen C. Gignilliat

James T. Glerum Jr.

Kathryn D. Ingraham

Bobbie B. Denison

Lindsey Holton

This department oversees the strategic direction and fiduciary responsibilities of the organization through its board of trustees.

Trustee Governance

The Operations and Facilities Management team at Ravinia Festival oversees the logistical and physical aspects of the festival. This includes managing event operations, maintaining grounds and facilities, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and coordinating educational programs. The team works diligently to create a welcoming and conducive environment for both artists and audiences, facilitating the seamless execution of a diverse array of performances throughout the festival season.

Operations and Facilities Management

The Development and Fundraising team at Ravinia Festival is dedicated to securing financial support and building relationships with donors, corporations, and foundations to sustain the festival's diverse programming. They lead initiatives such as major gift campaigns, donor relations, and special events like the annual golf outing, coordinating efforts to enhance patron engagement and ensure the festival’s continued success. Through strategic partnerships and fundraising events, this team plays a crucial role in supporting the artistic vision of North America's oldest music festival.

Development and Fundraising

The Arts Administration team at Ravinia Festival plays a critical role in curating and managing the festival's diverse musical offerings. This includes overseeing program development across various genres, coordinating educational initiatives, and enhancing audience engagement through community outreach. Team members collaborate on artistic production, support individual giving, and ensure a seamless festival experience for artists and patrons alike.

Arts Administration

The Marketing and Communications team at Ravinia Festival is responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive strategies to promote the festival's diverse musical offerings. They leverage various media channels, manage public relations efforts, create engaging visual content, and enhance donor engagement to attract and retain audiences. Additionally, the team focuses on retail operations to optimize merchandise sales and promote the festival's brand identity.

Marketing and Communications

The Leadership Team at Ravinia Festival is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overall vision of the organization. This team collaboratively oversees financial management, artistic programming, community engagement, and marketing initiatives while fostering partnerships that enhance the festival's legacy as a premier music destination. They ensure the festival remains diverse and accessible, aligning its operations with its mission to deliver exceptional musical experiences.

Leadership Team

Ravinia Festival

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Board & advisors

Teams

Trustee Governance

Operations and Facilities Management

Development and Fundraising

Arts Administration

Marketing and Communications

Leadership Team

Offices

Ravinia Festival

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Trustee Governance

Operations and Facilities Management

Development and Fundraising

Arts Administration

Marketing and Communications

Leadership Team

Offices

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