Leadership

Board of Directors

San Diego Theatres has a board comprised of diverse business and community leaders. The Board of Directors provides the policy direction and general oversight for San Diego Theatres' management, marketing, operations and maintenance of the San Diego Civic Theatre and the historic Balboa Theatre.

On March 27, 2025, San Diego Theatres welcomed seven distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. Learn more about the new appointments here.

Chair

Joseph Martinez

Vice Chair

Catherine "Cat" Hastings

Directors

Jason Clement

Morri Chowaiki

Alexis Gutierrez

Emily Hassig, CFRE

David Hsiao

Lulu Hsu

Daniel Magy

Pico Mina

Dr. Maria Nieto Senour

Barbara Stanley

Management Team

Carol Wallace – President & CEO
Kelly Bargabos – CFO/COO
Brendan Farley – Vice President and General Manger
Steven Johnson – Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
Darla Bailey – Director of Ticketing Services
Melissa Berry – Director of Human Resources
Fely Blanz – Director of Finance
Cindy Bowers – Director of Programming
Daniel Perilla – Director of Information Technology
Joel Radatz - Director of Production
Kevin René – Director of Public Safety
Nawar Saadi – Director of Engineering
Ivan Valdez – Director of Marketing & Communications
JaeTi Randall-Valdes – Assistant Director of Ticketing Services
Shannon Bobritchi – Ticketing Services Manager
Brent Bowman – Facility Services Manager
Suzanne Carlson – Accounting Manager
Corie Fiebiger – Marketing Manager
Matthew Hunter – Public Safety Manager
Katie Moreno – Contract Manager
Kyle Pulverenti – Programming Manager
Anura Ranasinghe – Event Services Manager
Silvia Salazar – Human Resources Manager
Kathryn Titus – Content and Communications Manager

San Diego Theatres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that manages, markets, operates and maintains the San Diego Civic Theatre in the heart of downtown and the historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego Theatres generates revenues that exceed $10 million annually and serves over 500,000 patrons each year through arts and entertainment presentations. The Theatres revenues come primarily from ticket sales, food and beverage sales, rental fees, ticketing and professional services fees, and donations.

Mission

San Diego Theatres delivers exceptional performing arts and educational experiences, fosters collaboration and partnerships, and creates an accessible place for all people to enjoy the arts.