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 new role. A native of Florissant, Missouri, Melissa now resides with her husband and daughter in Olivette.
Executive Assistant, Rachel Jones
Rachel Jones joined the administrative team with the Bach Society in 2017. She currently holds the position of Executive Assistant and is a volunteer first soprano with the Chorus. Her background is in education, and she has held positions teaching English, Business Skills and Intercultural Communication. While living abroad for twelve years in Switzerland, France and Germany she gained invaluable experience singing in many choruses. A native of Sycamore Hills, Rachel, her partner and three children are now settled in St. Louis County.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anne von der Heydt, Chair
Megan Flaskamper, Vice Chair
Andrew V. Wuellner, Treasurer
José Silva, Secretary
Nichole Black, Chorus President
Stephen Bolen
James Chalmers
Carol Commerford
Bill Doub
Keith Fredlund
Barry Kirk
Doug Kouba
Linda Lee
Mark Pye
Ben Stotler
Douglas Wilton
Shephali Wulff
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jeanene Dugan
Catherine Edwards
Todd Harper
Roisin Hughes
Ron Klemm
Deane H. Looney
Eleanor Mullin
Cynthia Murdoch
Harley Smith
Jan and Katy VerHagen