Tessitura Network Leadership

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Company Leadership – Jack Rubin, President

Prior Experience:

  • Directed business operations of Tessitura Network from concept stage to current global presence.
  • Carried out Tessitura Software sales and marketing responsibilities to expand licensing from five early adopters to over 275 arts and cultural organizations in six countries.
  • CEO & President of internet based ticketing and box office software company.
  • Chief Financial and Strategic Officer for IPO of profitable NASDAQ internet-based travel company-www.hotels.com.
  • CEO of 5 subsidiaries for a NYSE holding company and senior vice president for NYSE company responsible for $250,000,000 business group and merger, acquisition and divestiture activity.
  • Vice President of Marketing for NYSE companies.
  • Board member for large school and nonprofit associations.
  • Co-Chair of successful technology task force for a private school that led to nationally recognized design and implementation of educational use of technology and the required infrastructure.
  • CPA, MBA (Wharton School), BBA (University of Texas)

Technology – Chuck Reif, Senior Vice President

Prior Experience:

  • Primary architect and development project manager for the Tessitura Software.
  • Metropolitan Opera service as IS Director for marketing and development.
  • Primary Installer and support resource for initial Tessitura licensees.
  • CTO since launch of Network responsible for continual development and Web API creation and launch.
  • Stage Manager for national tour and Broadway productions.
  • Developer for numerous box office, development and scheduling applications.
  • Bachelors degree in Education (concentration in Music and Theatre).

Technology – Ron Wilson, ChIEf Technology Officer

Prior Experience:

  • Active in the Tessitura Community as an implementation consultant and providing related services since 2001.
  • Founder and President of Krios Group, an authorized consulting partner to the Tessitura Network.
  • COO for $100M NYSE company subsidiary.
  • Engagement Manager for major technology consulting firm.
  • Engineer for a major computer manufacturing company.
  • Bachelors degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Florida).

Support & Network Services – Bob Bell, Vice President

Prior Experience:

  • Responsible for Network Support leadership since 2002.
  • Director of Information Technology for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a-multi-venue organization with 170+ workstations / peripherals, advanced networks and leading internet presence.
  • Corporate experience as systems manager, analyst and MRP planner.
  • In-depth understanding of accounting, ticketing, fundraising and manufacturing systems and related software.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & significant software experience.

Consulting & Education – Don Youngberg, Vice President 

Prior Experience:

  • Long term ticketing and fundraising software leadership experience in arts and entertainment markets.
  • Managed software Installation, training and client support for multiple ticketing/fundraising products used by 3000+ organizations.
  • Production manager for leading regional theatre and production roles at many leading arts organizations.
  • Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama.

Network Divisional Leadership

  • Internet and Community Services – Kristin Tigart, Division Director
  • Education and Learning – Tina Hatch, Division Director
  • Installation Services – Marty Kennedy, Division Director
  • Consulting Services – Members – Cindy Emig, Division Director
  • Development Consulting – David Crowther, Manager
  • United Kingdom and Ireland Operations – Tony Barnes, Regional Manager
  • Australia and New Zealand Operations – Anna Wessely, Regional Manager
  • Business Development / License Sales – Brian Feldman, Director Business Development
  • Finance – Gina Jackson, Controller
  • Administration – Julie Bleicher, Administrative Manager
  • Network Fundraising – Barbara Mazer Gross, Development Officer
  • Managed Service Programs - Liz Budzowski, Manager of Network Services
  • Conference Management - Heidi Pamplin, Conference Manager
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Testimonial

Alan Valentine, Executive Director, Nashville Symphony

"Managing our growth would not have been possible without Tessitura Software."

Brian Payst, Director of Technology & Systems Support, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

“Tessitura has delivered on its promises and been a stable and effective platform for us.”

David Walper, Senior Data Analyst, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

“...you are all doing a great job. For someone who has been in the IT field for over 20 years now, I have to say it is an amazing accomplishment to give your user community so large a voice in the direction of our product.”

Judith Isherwood, Chief Executive, Wales Millennium Centre

"A project with the stature of Wales Millennium Centre requires absolutely the best technology tools to complement the most exciting new performing arts centre in Europe. The patron-centered focus of Tessitura, combined with the extensive ticketing and fundraising functionality and their excellent track record with some of the most visible arts organizations in the world, enabled our software selection process to move forward really smoothly and rapidly."

Kelly Tweeddale, Executive Director, Seattle Opera

“The arts organizations and people involved have been able to create a self-sustaining, highly innovative business model that has encouraged both new technology offerings and a culture of knowledge sharing within the community.”

Kevin Giglinto, Director of Marketing, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

“Our world has changed in a very positive way since we started using Tessitura.”