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The staff at Wharton Center is committed to making Wharton Center the best it can be. Below you will find our contact information so you can work with who you need to make your experience with Wharton Center the best it can be.


Wharton Center

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1318
Main Office: (517) 353-1982
Main Fax: (517) 353-5329

Wharton Center Box Office

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1318
Box Office: (517) 432-2000
Box Office Fax: (517) 884-3100

Front Office

Mike Brand

Executive Director
(517) 884-3111
mike.brand@whartoncenter.com

Diane Baribeau

General Manager
(517) 884-3103
diana.baribeau@whartoncenter.com

Stephanie Kribs

Assistant Director of Operations
(517) 884-3126
stephanie.kribs@whartoncenter.com

Bryan Jao

Programming and Engagement Manager
(517) 884-3102
bryan.jao@whartoncenter.com

Roslyn Riddle

Receptionist
(517) 884-3101
roslyn.riddle@whartoncenter.com

Marketing & Communications

Diane E. Willcox

Director of Marketing
(517) 884-3132
diane.willcox@whartoncenter.com

Bob Hoffman

Public Relations Manager
(517) 884-3115
bob.hoffman@whartoncenter.com

Ryonn Clute

Marketing Manager
(517) 884-3117
ryonn.clute@whartoncenter.com

Tara Peplowski

Marketing & Group Sales Manager
(517) 884-3148
tarapep@whartoncenter.com

Patricia M. Roost

Marketing Assistant
(517) 884-3113
patricia.roost@whartoncenter.com

Kristina Moore

Graphic Artist
(517) 884-3169
kristina.moore@whartoncenter.com

Ticketing Services

Jarrod Bradford

Director of Ticketing &
Website Services
(517) 884-3104
jarrod.bradford@whartoncenter.com

Jennifer Richard

Assistant Manager of Ticketing
(517) 884-3106
jennifer.richard@whartoncenter.com

Roslyn James

Assistant Manager of Ticketing
(517) 884-3105
roslyn.james@whartoncenter.com

Kathryn Gent

Associate Manager of Ticketing/
Manager of Arena Ticketing

(517) 884-3161
katie.gent@whartoncenter.com

Samantha Pond

Ticketing Supervisor
(517) 884-3122
samantha.pond@whartoncenter.com

Dustin Boehmer

Groups and Education Ticketing Coordinator
(517) 884-3130
dustin.boehmer@whartoncenter.com

House Management & Event Services

Nina Silbergleit

Director of Patron Services
(517) 884-3119
nina@whartoncenter.com

Matt Kribs

Associate House Manager
(517) 884-3199
matt.kribs@whartoncenter.com

Ana Whitman

Assistant House Manager
(517) 884-3116
ana.whitman@whartoncenter.com

Lauren Solinski

Operations Manager
(517) 884-2374
lauren.solinski@whartoncenter.com

Production

Sandy Thomley

Senior Production Manager
(517) 884-3109
sandy.thomley@whartoncenter.com

Steve Heinrich

Production Manager
(517) 884-3110
steve.heinrich@whartoncenter.com

Ronald Fenger

Production Manager
(517) 884-3164
ron.fenger@whartoncenter.com

Maureen Murphy

Production Manager
(517) 884-3163
maureen.murphy@whartoncenter.com

Development

Doug Miller

Director of Development
(517) 884-3112
doug.miller@whartoncenter.com

Kristen Calabrese

Assistant Director of Development
(517) 884-3140
kristen.calabrese@whartoncenter.com

Mayette Hicks

Development Assistant
(517) 884-3114
mayette.hicks@whartoncenter.com

Education

Bert Goldstein

Director of Institute for Arts & Creativity
(517) 884-3108
bert.goldstein@whartoncenter.com

Dana Brazil

Associate Director of Institute for Arts & Creativity
(517) 884-3166
dana.brazil@whartoncenter.com

Laurie Briseño

Education Assistant
(517) 884-3141
laurie.briseno@whartoncenter.com

Finance

Doug Mactaggart

Director of Finance
(517) 884-3123
doug.mactaggart@whartoncenter.com

Elaine Sklar

Finance Assistant
(517) 884-3107
elaine.sklar@whartoncenter.com

Carmen Thayer

Finance Assistant
(517) 884-3133
carmen.thayer@whartoncenter.com

Carrie Glazier

Finance Assistant
(517) 884-3165
carrie.glazier@whartoncenter.com

Wharton Gifts

Nina Silbergleit

Manager/Buyer
(517) 884-3123
nina.silbergleit@whartoncenter.com

All performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change.