The Crandell Theatre is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors elected based on their knowledge and familiarity with film and filmmaking, nonprofit management, and leadership within the community. Directors may serve two, three-year terms; officers three, one-year terms.

Crandell Board of Directors

Executive Committee Officers

  • John Lillis, President and Chair
  • Nick Van Alstine, Vice President of Theater Operations
  • Carol Sadlon, Vice President of Programming
  • Ian Hooper, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
  • Joanne Dunne Murphy, Secretary
  • Julie  A. Raskin, Treasurer
  • Lael Locke

Directors

  • Peter Biskind, FilmColumbia Co-Executive Director and Co-Artistic Directo
  • Laurence Kardish, FilmColumbia Co-Executive Director and Co-Artistic Director
  • Calliope Nicholas, FilmColumbia Festival Director
  • Carlee Drummer
  • Andrew Goetz
  • James Schamus
  • Mirissa Neff
  • Amy Barr
  • Brian Edward Leach, Ex-Officio

Staff

Brian Edward Leach
Executive Director

Dawn Steward
Theater Operations Manager and Community Relations Manager

Ingrid Turner
Office Manager, Membership Manager, and Campaign Administrator

Beth Marchant
Marketing and Communications Manager

Gregory Cross
Assistant Theater Operations Manager, Technology