The Grand Oshkosh, Inc. is responsible for The Grand Oshkosh’s performance season and rental activities. The Grand is open 125 days each year with public performances, educational performances, community theater, youth events, free community events, corporate meetings, weddings, and more.
Mission:
The Grand Oshkosh promotes, enhances, and fosters appreciation for the performing arts by entertaining and educating audiences in the Fox Valley region and preserving its historic, intimate home in downtown Oshkosh.
Vision:
Inspire the Grand Community through creative performing arts initiatives.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
The Grand Oshkosh respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages. We're committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the arts industry and the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to lead by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our; staff, Board of Directors, patrons, artists and programs we develop and support.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
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- Rick Hearden
- Old National Bank (Chair)
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- Craig Burnett
- Clareo Consulting, LLC (Secretary/Treasurer)
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- Drew Niehans
- Oshkosh Area School District (Treasurer)
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- Jason Trembly
- Oshkosh Coil Spring (Past Chair)
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- Herb Berendsen
- Independent Professional Musician
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- Aaron Deimund
- Amcor
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- Kate Durkee
- The Waters
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- Michelle Hammett
- Retired, OEC Graphics (Special Events committee chair, HR advisor)
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- Elizabeth Hartman, J.G.
- State of Wisconsin Department Administration (Board Management Committee Chair)
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- Alex Hummel
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
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- Allison Knautz
- The Boldt Company
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- Elizabeth Neuman
- Alliance Company
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- Sue Panek
- Retired, United Way
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- Robert B. Prehn, MD
- Aurora Health Care (Development Committee Chair)
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- Kelly Schwab
- Renning, Lewis & Lacy
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- Frank Tower
- EDCi (Facilities Committee Chair)
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- E. Alan Hartman (emeritus)
- Retired, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
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- Tanya Loe
- Volunteers' Representative
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- Joe Stephenson
- Oshkosh City Council
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- Joseph Ferlo
- The Grand Oshkosh (President and CEO)
