The Grand Oshkosh, Inc.

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.

2022-2023 Board of Directors

• Jason Trembly
  • Oshkosh Coil Spring (Chair)

• Craig Burnett
  • Clareo Consulting, LLC (Treasurer)

• Kate Wyman Durkee
  • The Waters (Events Committee Chair)

• Rick Hearden
  • First Business Bank (Development Chair)

• Amy Albright
  • Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau Representative

• Herb Berendsen
  • Independent Professional Musician

• Cheryl Brooks
  • Retired, Kimberly-Clark

• Aaron Deimund
  • Amcor

• Peter Kuenzi
  • Zuppas Cafe and Catering

• Andrew Leavitt
  • Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

• Tanya Loe
  • Volunteers' Representative

• Drew Niehans
  • Oshkosh Area School District

• Sue Panek
  • Retired, United Way

• Dr. Belynda Pinkston 
  • Oshkosh Area School District

• • Robert B. Prehn, MD
  • Aurora Health Care

• Kelly Schwab
  • Renning, Lewis & Lacy

• Frank Tower
  • EDCi (Board Management)

• Will Yates
  • Precision Installations, Inc.
  • Precision Wire Harnesses, Inc.

• Joseph Ferlo
  • The Grand Oshkosh (President and CEO)