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.
James Waring
ChairAbigail Nachtomi Feldman
Vice ChairLynn Thiele
Secretary/TreasurerPatricia McQuater
DirectorStacie Spector
DirectorDavid Hsiao
DirectorJason Clement
DirectorMorri Chowaiki
DirectorCatherine (Cat) Hastings
DirectorJoseph Martinez
DirectorScott Westover
DirectorMatthew Creighton
Director
Corporate Officers
Carol Wallace
President & CEOKelly Bargabos
CFO/COO
Executive Leadership
- Carol Wallace – President & CEO
- Kelly Bargabos – CFO/COO
Department Directors
- Cindy Bowers – Director of Programming
- Brendan Farley – Director of Operations
- Karla Padilla – Director of Human Resources
- Lyle Mardis – Director of Engineering
- Teri McPherson – Director of Development & Ticketing
- Daniel Perilla – Director of Information Technology
- Pete Seaney – Director of Production
Management Team
- Ric Marcelino – Public Safety Manager
- Darla Bailey – Senior Ticketing Services Manager
- Laura Briney – Marketing Manager
- Fely Blanz – Accounting Manager
- Erik Engstrom – Senior Engineering Manager
- Kyle Pulverenti – Senior Programming 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.
Vision
To provide State-of-the Art venues for a vibrant arts community.
Values
We share our passion for the arts with our colleagues, our patrons, our partners, and our community. We embrace and celebrate these values:
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Ethics
- Excellence