Rick Lester

Rick Lester serves as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Southern Methodist University since March 2011 and as CEO of TRG Arts, a position held since October 1995, focusing on database analytics and dynamic pricing. Previously, Rick Lester held several leadership roles in the orchestral field, including President of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the San Antonio Symphony, as well as Director of Marketing for The Cleveland Orchestra, where responsibilities included strategic marketing for venues such as Severance Hall, Blossom Music Center, and Carnegie Hall. Rick Lester began professional pursuits in marketing and public relations as Director for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Educationally, Rick Lester earned an MBA from Queens University of Charlotte and a BA in Political Science from Drury University.