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
  • Abby Vitton – Production 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