Our Team

Our Staff

  • Jonathan Grimes

    Interim President & CEO

    I grew up in a musical family, started playing drums at age 7 and performed with my father's trio at the age of 8. Now I play with the local cover band The Mixed Nuts and freelance as a jazz drummer.

    jgrimes@artsbr.org
    225.344.8558 ext. 236

  • Luke St. John McKnight

    Chief Operations Officer

    As an artist and arts advocate, my greatest joy is a vision made manifest. You can find me at your nearest Robert Glasper show or the next Terence Nance premiere. Creativity takes courage.

    lmcknight@artsbr.org
    225.344.8558 ext 222

  • Pam Bordelon

    Director of Communications

    I’m proud to use my 47 years of experience in print and broadcast media to help spread the word about the good things we do here benefiting artists and arts organizations in the 11-parish area its serves.

    pbordelon@artsbr.org
    225.344.8558 ext. 228

  • Erin Douget, CFRE

    Philanthropy and Grants Officer

    A few of my favorite things are books, music (especially Tool and PJ Harvey), and trying different foods. My art is connecting people to opportunities to make a difference in our community.

    edouget@artsbr.org
    225.344.8558 ext. 206

  • Lundyn Herring

    Director of Visual Arts

    Your art matters.

    lherring@artsbr.org
    225.344.8558 ext. 234

  • Chris Adams

    Director of Technical Operations

    I am extremely fortunate that I get to work in the Arts. For some people it is a hobby; for me it is my passion.

    cadams@artsbr.org

    225.344.8558 ext. 233

  • Mike Esneault

    Director of Arts In Education

    “Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” - Albert Einstein

    mesneault@artsbr.org

    225.344.8558 ext. 229

  • Claire Kittell

    Administrative Officer

    “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” - Babe Ruth

    ckittell@artsbr.org

    225.344.8558 ext. 205

Board of Directors

Todd Sterling
Chair
Alpha Media & Public Relations

Creston Pickell
Secretary
JP Morgan Chase Private Banking

Deidre Deculus Robert
Executive Committee
Office of Secretary, Department of Transportation & Development

Ralph Bender
Immediate Past-Chair
Manship Media, LLC

Mikki Mathews
Executive Committee
Piper Sandler

Scott D. Chenevert
Vice Chair
Fishman Haygood

James Mack
Executive Committee
City-Parish Employees Retirement System

Jennifer Tormo Alvarez
Executive Committee
225 Magazine, Editor

Heather Kleinpeter
Heather Kleinpeter & Associates

Micheline Millender
City-Parish, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Task Force

Robert M. Stuart III
Hancock Whitney Bank

Sabrina Galloway
Galloway Group, LLC

Michael Nelms
The W Group With Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge

Courtney M. Scott
Office of Mayor-President

Brace “Trey” Godfrey III
Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Amanda Spain
Baker Donelson Baton Rouge

Sherri McConnell
Creative Industry Policy Advisor

Candy Wright
Treasurer
EisnerAmper

Dai Nguyen
Executive Committee
Shell Chemical Company, Geismar USGC

Bubba Willis
L’Auberge Baton Rouge

Leah Marchand
WBRZ/Manship Media

Dianne Eysink
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana

Robyn Merrick
Southern University

J. Patrick Mulhearn
Mulhearn & Associates

Lauren Tarver
Jones Walker LLP

The term of office for members of the Board of Directors is three (3) years, with approximately one-third of the Board rotating off each year. Members are eligible for re-election to another term on the Board, but no member shall serve more than six (6) consecutive years without at least one year off the Board prior to renewed service. The immediate Past Chair of the Board of the Corporation shall serve on the Board of Directors for a least one year following his or her term as Chair of the Board.

Art in Public Places Advisory Committee

Alcibiades Tsolakis
Design Professional

April Baham
Artist Professional

Eric Dexter
Business Community Member

Casey Tate
City Parish Representative

Art in Public Places Advisory Committee (APPAC) established by Ordinance 9390 of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regulates the placement of monuments, works of art, and commemorative installations on public property under the jurisdiction of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge.   

The ordinance establishes administration of the program by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, membership of the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee, its duties, and functions in conjunction with the Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge and related matters.

John Alleyne
Fine Artist

Rex Cabaniss
Urban Planner

Justine Lemoine
Resident Representative

Whitney Sayal
City Parish Representative

Robyn Merrick
Arts Council of Great Baton Rouge Board Member

Tara Wicker
Metro Council Representative