FFOTA Committee Members

The Frederick Festival of the Arts is operated by the Frederick Arts Council a non-profit, community supported organization that works year-round to increase awareness of the arts, promote arts education, and is an advocate for arts support in Frederick County.

The Frederick Festival of the Arts gratefully acknowledges its Committee Members for its generous support and guidance.

Front Row (left to right): Meredith C. Welty, Ron Young, Jillian DeShazer, Jeanne Labash
Back Row: Frank Damanti, Richard Vallaster, Yvonne G. Reinsch, Ronald N. Cramer, Griffith L. Garwood

Committee Members

Ron Young, President
Josh Bokee, Vice-President
Jillian DeShazer, Vice President, Volunteer Chair, Webmaster
Treasurer - this position is currently open
Meredith C. Welty, Secretary
Ronald N. Cramer
Frank Damanti, Logistics Chair
Griffith L. Garwood
Derek Smith, Logistics Committee
Rena Larkin, Arts Market Chair
Yvonne G. Reinsch, Past President
Richard S. Vallaster, III, Marketing Chair
Jennifer Dwyer,Concessions Chair
Chris Kohler, Entertainment Chair
Shannon Hill, Children's Activities Committee Chair
Alan King, Logistics Committee, Parking and Photograph
Dan Neuland, Arts Education FCPS
Ronnie Osterman, Gala Co-Chair
Malinda Pierce, Arts Education, FCPS
Jennifer Tisch, Decorations and Concessions Committee
Carol Williamson, Gift Shop Co-Chair