
2023-2024 Board of Trustees

Kathleen Karpathy
President

Chris Owens
Vice President

Piilani Edwards
Secretary

Deb Elwood
Trustee
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Lori Getty
Trustee

Erin Bogie
Trustee

Lois Weeks
Trustee

Ken Trapp
Trustee
Staff
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Jesse Holmgren
Librarian

Lori Getty
Personnel Director

Jim Pack
Equipment Manager

Sophia Singh
Student Intern
North Port High School Student
Michael Alegria
Executive Director
Michael holds a Bachelor in Music Management from Florida Southern College. He has previously worked for the Sarasota Orchestra’s Marketing and Education departments. His work as the Instrumental Director with Venice Instrumental and Vocal Arts (VIVA) brought a new focus to the North Port, Florida, area for high school music students. Through VIVA, Michael was able to provide professional experience to advanced high school students through professional performance opportunities as well as providing scholarship opportunities. He also served as the Executive Director of Rebound Percussion – a community percussion ensemble for high school age youth with aspirations of becoming a world class competitive music organization by fostering dedication, leadership, self-discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and musicianship. Michael has served as the Executive Director of the North Port Symphony since May 2019.
