Board of Directors
A leadership team with a passionate belief in the power of choral music, our board is committed to enabling Seattle Pro Musica to maintain artistic excellence and a sound fiscal foundation.
Wes Kim - he/him/his
WES KIM, president
Wes Kim joined Seattle Pro Musica as a singer in 2011 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2013. He chairs the Marketing Committee and is a founding member of the Inclusivity Advisory Group. Having studied and performed music for most of his life, he feels very fortunate to serve an organization that harnesses the unique power of choral music to uplift both singers and audiences. Outside of SPM, he’s a director of UX design at DIRECTV and an award-winning filmmaker.
“Choir is one of the most powerful ways that the arts can build community, and I serve on the SPM board to help share that message to as many people as possible.”
Jan Strand - she/her/hers
jan strand, VICE PRESIDENT
Jan Strand has sung with Seattle Pro Musica for over 25 years and has seen the choir grow into the amazing, innovative choral ensemble it is today. A life-long lover of music, she has sung with choral groups since high school, including the University of Washington. Professionally, Jan previously worked in Commercial Real Estate in both New York and Seattle before switching to the non-profit world. In her most recent position as Department Director at Edmonds Community College, she was responsible for Federal and State grant-funded programs supporting college education for low-income adults. With her long professional history of listening to community ideas to best meet emerging needs, developing new programs (and funding), and her belief in the strength of creating collaborative visions, she looks forward to working with the Board of Directors to build a better community through music!
“I serve on the SPM Board to bring the joy of choral music to new and untapped audiences,... and to utilize my organizational and collaborative skills for projects that will move SPM into the future.”
robert wade, Vice President
Robert Wade - he/him/his
Robert Wade has been a member of Seattle Pro Musica since 2018 and a performer in and around the Seattle area for over 30 years. He enjoys creating space for finance and the arts to come together in healthy and prosperous ways, and he has experience serving on boards for professional and artistic organizations. Robert has been in the travel industry for over 25 years and is currently the Global Travel Manager for F5 Networks in Seattle, WA.
“I serve on the board...so that SPM May continue developing a connected cultural and choral community while also developing and sustaining it’s financial independence.”
Rick Johnson - he/him/his
Rick Johnson, TREASURER
Rick Johnson is the Director of Finance and Administration at the Seattle Aquarium. In this role he manages all financial functions including accounting, investments, financial reporting, cash flow, annual audits, insurance, payroll, compliance and legal matters.
Prior to his move to the conservation and environment world, Rick worked for more than 30 years in nonprofit performing arts organizations. These included Seattle Opera, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas and other arts centers, ballet, theater and opera companies. Long active as a choral singer, Rick sang for 20 years in John Alexander’s Pacific Chorale, has sung in the Seattle Opera chorus and is a member of Seattle Pro Musica and choirs at University Unitarian Church. He joined the board in 2016.
“I serve on the Board of SPM because choral music is a stunningly powerful and universally accessible experience that creates community, joy, beauty, an opportunity for challenging introspection, and ultimately healing and peace.”
Kacey Anderson - she/her/hers
Kacey Anderson, CORPORATE secretary
Kacey Shiflet became an enthusiastic SPM concert and auction attendee in 2010, joined the Board of Directors in 2019 and was elected Corporate Secretary in 2022. She co-chairs the Auction Committee and is a founding member of the Governance and Board Development Committee. Kacey spent many school years in choir and numerous years in the Seattle theater community as an actor, stage manager, and production manager. She is a proud graduate of Seattle University with a B.A. in Theatre. In her corporate life, Kacey is the Senior Business Operations Manager for the Global Entertainment Legal team at Amazon.
“I serve on the board of SPM so that I can use my creativity, connections, and judgment and organizational skills in order to serve SPM’s goal of community engagement through the power of choral music.”
Zach Finkelstein - he/him/his
Zach Finkelstein
Zach Finkelstein is a researcher and singer based in Seattle, WA, living with his wife Devora and 5-year-old son Remy. Currently, he is a senior research manager at Gates Ventures, leading marketing and communications research on climate change, global health, and education.
A professional choral and soloist singer, Zach has performed with Conspirare, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Oregon Bach Festival, and True Concord. His solo performances include the New York City Opera, Mark Morris Dance Group, and Calgary Symphony, as well as local engagements with Seattle Pro Musica, Seattle Symphony, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. The New York Times’s Anthony Tommasini praised him as a “compelling tenor.” Zach has released two albums on Scribe Records: ‘Britten and Pears: The Canticles’ (2017) and ‘Dark is Yonder Town’ (2020).
Zach holds a political science degree from McGill University (2005), an Artist Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (2011), and an MBA in Marketing from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business (2024). He is eager to contribute to the local community and serve on the SPM board.
Paul Henderson - he/him/his
paul henderson
Paul Henderson believes that a thriving arts community is vital for a healthy and engaged city. A concert attendee for many years, he joined the Seattle Pro Musica board to help SPM continue its mission of enriching and inspiring the greater Seattle community. Paul comes from a background in financial planning and wealth management, where he provides fiduciary advice and education to individuals, families, and non-profits.
“I serve on the SPM board to offer the perspective of an audience member, and a financial planner, as SPM continues to sustain and renew itself while living into its mission of enriching and inspiring through choral artistry. ”
Meaghan Leferink - she/her/hers
Meaghan Leferink
Meaghan Leferink joined Seattle Pro Musica as a singer in 2012, and joined the Seattle Pro Musica board in 2018. She is currently the Associate Director of Development for The Bush School, and is the former Executive Director of Seattle Girls Choir. Meaghan also comes to the SPM board with a long history of music education and advocacy through her prior role as Program Director at Seattle Music Partners. Meaghan received her BA in Vocal Music Performance at Mills College, and her MFA in Arts Leadership from Seattle University. She truly believes in the community-building power of choirs and is happy to support SPM through her board service.
“I believe that choir is as much about the people as it is the music. I serve on the SPM board to bring a focused eye to issues of arts access & community engagement, so choir can be a tool that helps more voices be heard.”
Seattle Pro Musica Advisory Board
Dean Arnold, Past Board Member
Keith Axelsen, President Emeritus
Mona Dworkin, President Emeritus
Samuel F. Dworkin, DDS, PhD, President Emeritus
Mike Evans, President Emeritus
Phil Haas, President Emeritus
Noreen King, President Emeritus
Teena Littleton, President Emeritus Katie Oman, Vice President Emeritus
Terri Lords, President Emeritus
Joy Portella, President Emeritus
John Schilling, President Emeritus
Dale Whitehead, Past Board Member
