Executive Director: Melissa Payton
Melissa Payton graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a degree in Vocal Performance. Shortly after graduation, she joined The Bach Society as their Soprano Young Artist in 2004 and continues to sing in the Chorus today as a Principal Singer. Melissa accepted the position of Executive Director in the Spring of 2013 and is excited about contributing to the success of the organization in her role. A native of Florissant, Missouri, Melissa now resides with her husband and daughter in Olivette.
Assistant Executive Director: Danielle Feinstein
Danielle Feinstein joined the administrative team of The Bach Society as the Young Artist Program Manager in 2022 and has been singing with the chorus since 2014. She has a Vocal Performance degree from Webster University and continues to perform around the St. Louis area. Having previously worked for several other local arts non-profits, Danielle is very excited to put her knowledge to work for The Bach Society. A native of Creve Coeur, Danielle and her partner now reside in Overland.
Chorus Librarian: Samantha Arten
Stage Manager: David Cox
Bach Talk Host & Producer: Ron Klemm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anne von der Heydt, Chair
Megan Flaskamper, Vice Chair/Secretary
Andrew V. Wuellner, Treasurer
Scott MacDonald, Chorus President
Stephen Bolen
Jason Bryles
Janet Chavers
John Michael Clear
Carol Commerford
William Doub
Keith Fredlund
Becky Hauk
Barry Kirk
Doug Kouba
Mark Lawson
Linda Lee
Nicole Merlo
Suzanne Palmer
Mark Pye
Sheila Shahpari
Ben Stotler
Matthew Wheeler
Robert Will
Douglas Wilton
Shephali Wulff
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Barbara Brinkman
Anne Carman
Jeanene Dugan
Catherine Edwards
David Erwin
Todd Harper
Roisin Hughes
Ron Klemm
Deane H. Looney
Eleanor Mullin
Cynthia Murdoch
Alayne Smith
Harley Smith
Marjorie Smith
Geneen Von Kloha