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.
Joseph Martinez
Chair
Catherine "Cat" Hastings
Vice Chair
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
- Brendan Farley – Vice President of Event Operations
- Steven Johnson – Vice President of Business Development, Marketing & Communications
- Darla Bailey – Director of Ticketing
- Melissa Berry – Director of Human Resources
- Fely Blanz – Director of Finance
- Cindy Bowers – Director of Programming
- Efren Ortiz – Interim Director of Engineering and Capital Projects
- Daniel Perilla – Director of Information Technology
- Joel Radatz - Director of Production
- Kevin René – Director of Public Safety
- 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
- 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.
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
Contact Us
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General Info
Ticketing
ticketing@sandiegotheatres.org
Lost and Found
lostandfound@sandiegotheatres.org
Marketing
marketing@sandiegotheatres.org
