​Wyatt Dylan Thompson Board Member Wyatt Dylan Thompson is an active stage manager, stage technician, lighting designer and thespian over the past 10 years in the tri-state area, supporting organizations from 5 to 800+ persons. Prior to the theatrical artforms of performance, music and stage direction, Thompson created and started in the fine arts; pottery, paint and multi-media. While the creation of…

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​Andrew Dickenson Board Member A musician of many passions, J. Andrew Dickenson has been involved with various productions as a performer, composer, music director, and arranger. Andrew is a graduate of Peabody Conservatory and the Mannes College of Music, where he was also President/Artistic Director of the NYC Guitar Society and Head of the Concordia…

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​Joe Shephard Board Member Joe Shephard is an award-winning creative professional with over two decades of experience in branding, design, and corporate marketing. As the recipient of several prestigious Aster Marketing Awards, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. With a passion for creativity and strong project management skills, Joe has…

​Tracy Reynolds Board Member Tracy Reynolds has worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, gaining experience in product knowledge, business services, and customer service. As a seasoned Business Services Manager and consistent collaborator, she is passionate about small business success. A community advocate, she is involved in a myriad of Cecil County non-profits,…

Vice President

Ray Conger Ray is a combat veteran, currently serving as a Master Sergeant in the Army. He was born and raised in Baltimore, before moving to Cecil County with his wife of 18 years, Christine, three of their five children, and their Afghanistan rescue dog Mugs. Ray also currently serves as the Junior Vice Commander…

Dave Massimiano

Treasurer/Acting Secretary

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Laurie Fitzgerald, MSN, RN Board Member Laurie Fitzgerald is the Director of Oncology Practice Operations for the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center. Prior to this role she was the Director of Oncology Clinical Programs. She has been instrumental in the development of many clinical programs…

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John Dixon Treasurer John still lives in Cecil County, residing in Elkton, MD where he is the owner and president of Life to Lens Photography LLC. An active outdoor lifestyle of hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling, as well as knowledge of architecture, and an artistic background has allowed John to photograph a wide range…

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Ingrid Minihane Board Member I moved to the United States from Chile back in 2010.  Without this big move, I would never have found my passion:  cooking!  Having earned a degree in International Business, I felt prepared to become a restauranteur.  Not only am I educationally prepared to own a restaurant and to be the…

Elisabeth Cortese - Board Member - Cecil County Arts Council
Elisabeth Cortese

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Elisabeth Cortese Board Member Elisabeth Cortese and her family moved to Cecil County Maryland in 2019 when she joined the Cecil County Memorial VFW Post 6027 as a Lifetime Member as a Veteran of the United States Army. She serves the community as a volunteer for the Cecil County Census and as a board member…