Leadership
The TITG leadership is poised to guide TITG into our next 50 years.
Board of Directors
Board members are elected during our June membership meeting and serve a 2 year term. TITG’s board establishes the priorities, vision, and strategy for the organization.
Zachary Centers
President
Zachary Centers has been involved with TITG since childhood, and can be frequently seen, acting, directing and designing. He holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Southern Oregon University, and an MA in Teaching from Pacific University. Additionally, he is the drama teacher of Hillsboro High School.
Eddie Glenn
Treasurer
Eddie works in the software technology industry. He has an MBA from the University of Oregon. Eddie joined the board because of his firm belief in the importance of community arts programs.
Kelli Landis
Secretary
Kelli is a digital marketing professional who discovered her love for theatre in high school. With a background in the performing arts and a flair for creativity, she brings a unique perspective to supporting local productions.
Lindsay LaJoie
This is Lindsay’s first year on the Theatre in the Grove Board. With a background in Journalism, English, and Teaching, Lindsay has a deep love for the arts and believes in the transformative magic of words.
Jeananne Kelsey
Artistic Director
Jeananne has been involved with Theatre in the Grove since childhood. She has been an actor, director, choreographer, and crew member. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theatre. Jeananne is excited to serve on its board of directors.
Katherine Hill
Katherine Hill grew up as a theatre kid and is now a professional historian with a deep love of theatre. She is new to Forest Grove but not non-profits and is so excited to join the TITG Board.
Bud Reece
Historian & Archivist
Tom Swendig
Board Member at Large
Tom has been a regular volunteer at TitG since 2016. He thinks the theatre and its history is an important part of our community and should be protected for generations to come.
Creative Leadership
We are priviledged to have these individuals lead up our creative leadership team. Their skills, talents, and experience propels TITG into our next 50 years.
Jeananne Kelsey
Artistic Director
Jeananne has been involved with Theatre in the Grove since childhood. She has been an actor, director, choreographer, and crew member. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theatre. Jeananne is excited to serve on its board of directors.
Jeremy Van Fleet
Master Carpenter
Jeremy has worked in the construction field for over 30 years. He first became involved with TITG when his wife and children did a show, which led to the family doing shows together, which in turn led to Jeremy helping build several sets over the past 13 years.
Alicia Barrett
Music Director
Alicia is a professional pianist and music director located in Hillsboro. She runs a thriving piano studio, music directs for Theatre in the Grove, and is the staff pianist at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre. She loves theatre and getting to share the love of music making with everyone involved in shows.
Chris Byrnes
Costume & Prop Manager
Chris has been active in community theater for the past decade in acting, costuming, set designing, scene painting, choreographing and directing. She has worked at HART Theatre, Twilight Theater Company and Stages.
Would you like to join our board?
TiTG welcomes individuals to contact us if you would like to be considered for our board of directors. We look for those with specific talents, skills or enthusiasm for community theatre. Click here to learn more.