Leadership
From its inception, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has been led by a distinguished board of directors comprised of many of Las Vegas’ most important business, cultural, education and civic leaders. Donald D. Snyder, former president of Boyd Gaming Corporation, serves as immediate past chairman of the board; Jonathan Halkyard, Chief Financial Officer of MGM Resorts International, serves as chairman of the board; and Myron G. Martin serves as president and chief executive officer of the Center.
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Myron G. Martin - President and Chief Executive Officer
Suzanne Chabre - Vice President and Chief Experience Officer
Glenn Medas - Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Emma Medas - Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
Ben Bishop - Vice President of Finance and Accounting
Melanie Jupp - Vice President of Education and Outreach
Csaba Maczala - Vice President of Security
John McCoy - Vice President of Marketing
Melissa McKinley - Vice President of Administration
Debby Urbauer - Chief of Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Smith Center is honored to have such an accomplished and dedicated board. Our members are exemplary Las Vegas citizens who share our great passion for the arts.
Jonathan Halkyard
Chairman of the Board
Donald D. Snyder
Immediate Past Chair
Dr. Keith Boman
Vice Chairman of the Board
Mark Tratos
Secretary
Tony Rose
Treasurer
Ellen Whittemore
Member At Large
Myron G. Martin
President & CEO
John R. Bailey
Andrew Burke
Cindy Ellis
Alan Feldman
Matthew Frazier
Betsy Fretwell
David Garcia
Richard Haddrill
Dana Lee
Todd-Avery Lenahan
Scott MacTaggart
Cynthia Kiser Murphey
Angela Turriciano Otto
Richard Plaster
Rory Reid
Shari Wong