Our Board of Directors

President

Randy began playing trombone in junior high playing in both the concert and jazz bands. In college he played trombone and served as band manager for the University of Washington Marching Band where he helped create the halftime shows for the football games. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, he attended Fuller Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry. He is an ordained Presbyterian Pastor and served churches in Washington State, Oregon, and California for 40 years. In retirement, Randy enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren along with playing in the Laguna Concert Band. He has been a member of the board since 2016. Randy is married to his wife Ann for over 50 years. Ann enjoys playing oboe in the band and they live in Laguna Niguel.

Treasurer

Brad joined the Laguna Concert Band in 2014 and has been a member of the board since 2015. He began playing French horn at the age of 12 and enjoyed playing in both high school and college bands and orchestras. Brad received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from USC and has a Certified Financial Planner, CFP® designation. He has worked in the banking industry for over 30 years and the last 14 years has been with City National Bank as Senior Vice President in Private Banking. Brad’s volunteer board experience includes 4 years Treasurer at Long Beach Museum of Art and 3 years on the board of Leadership Tomorrow as well as fundraising committees for Discovery Science Center and Goodwill of Orange County. Brad and his wife, Grace live in Tustin.

Secretary & Community Engagement

Jay has played in the Laguna Concert Band almost since its inception and in recent years has enjoyed serving on the board. He began playing the clarinet in a public school music program in Pennsylvania and continued playing clarinet and sax in the Syracuse University Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band. After graduating from Syracuse with a dual degree in Marketing & Finance, Jay began his marketing career in the technology industry. He continues to work in this field as a Marketing Consultant to Silicon Valley companies. As a hobby, Jay likes playing selections from the Great American Songbook with band friends. He is proud to represent the band as a Board Member of the Laguna Beach Arts Alliance. Jay has made his home in Laguna Beach for over 30 years with his violist wife, Leonie.

Vice-President Educational Outreach

Jennifer Baker, Vice-President Educational Outreach has served on the Board since 2014. She has taught secondary instrumental and primary general music in the local area for over 30 years and holds Bachelor’s degrees in Clarinet Performance and Music Education and a Master’s in Music Education from Cal State Fullerton. Jennifer has served as an adjunct music faculty member at Saddleback and Irvine Valley Colleges, as a master teacher for Capistrano USD, as a SoCal School Band and Orchestra Association adjudicator and treasurer, and district honor group conductor. She sang for years with the Pacific Chorale and has twice been recognized by OC Music and Arts Administrators as the Elementary Vocal Music Teacher of the Year. In 2005, she received their Lifetime Achievement Award in Music. Jennifer enjoys leading her daughters’ Girl Scout troops and is a local Arts advocate; supporting the National PTA Reflections Art contest as a district chair, the Festival of Arts as a scholarship juror, and the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre.

Board Member & Librarian

Theresa Marino is one of the three founders of the Laguna Community Concert Band. Theresa is a longtime resident of Laguna Beach. Coming from a musical background, she started playing flute at an early age. “One of my fondest memories was playing with my dad and brother in the community band in Anaheim on warm summer nights.” Theresa began her profession in the art business, working in all aspects of the trade for over 30 years. Theresa is currently working in the Laguna Beach Unified School District as an Instructional Aide.

Board Member At Large

Bill Schroeder started playing clarinet in 5th grade and went on to pursue music as a graduate of California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Music. After three years at La Palma Junior High School in Anaheim, and two years at Laguna Hills High School in Saddleback Valley, he began a twenty-nine-year tenure at his alma mater, Loara High School, in Anaheim as Department Chairman, Instrumental Music. Bill’s wife, Debbie, is the founding director of Vibrant Minds Elementary Charter School in Anaheim, where she has developed and maintains the school’s Visual and Performing Arts program. Bill is also active as a clinician and adjudicator and loves playing in community groups like the Laguna Beach Community Band.

Board Member & Concert Planning Committee Member

Dr. Dennis has always been an ardent supporter of the band having attended almost every concert for the past twenty years. Dennis received a B.S. from University of Nebraska and an M.A. from Chapman University. Dennis was an educator and the athletic trainer at Laguna Beach High School, Chapman University, California State University Los Angeles and UCI. He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Athletic Trainers Association. After twenty-five years he retired and returned to college to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree graduating with honors. He has written a book and has published articles in chiropractic journals. Now retired, he lives in Laguna Beach with his wife Karen. He has two sons and two grandchildren. Dennis is a Cold War veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He feels that it is an honor and privilege to be associated with the Laguna Community Concert Band.

Board Member & Concert Program/Flyer Coordinator

Bill started playing clarinet in the 4th grade and was in the West Coast Youth Symphony at age 14. Throughout his Junior High and Senior High Bill played Clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra and Alto Saxophone in the Jazz Band. He was awarded a full music scholarship to the University of South Florida but decided to pursue a Dental Career. Bill received a BA degree in Zoology from University of South Florida and DDS/DMD from Case Western Reserve. Dr. Bill started his dental practice in Villa Park in 1975 and has been in the same location ever since. Dr. Bill is a member of the Villa Park Community Jazz Band and plays clarinet in the Laguna Beach Community Concert Band. 

Publicity & Marketing Communications

Lisa has sung and performed professionally in theatres, clubs, and concerts in Europe and the U.S. Her tenure with the Laguna Beach Concert Band spans 18 years and many venues, including the Festival of Arts, Laguna Playhouse, Huntington Beach Summer Concert Series, and Irvine Valley College’s Performing Arts Center. Theatrical credits include leading roles in Ray Bradbury’s sci-fi musical, “2116,” at the Endinburgh Fringe Festival, “Cabaret,” “Into the Woods,” “Gypsy,” “Sweet Charity,” and “Kiss Me Kate.” Morrice holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts and an M.A. in Psychology. Lisa lives in Laguna Beach.

Board Member & Concert Planning Committee Chairperson

Sue took up the trombone VERY late in life. The Laguna Community Concert Band was kind enough, ten years ago, to let her play with them as she improved. She enjoyed joining her late husband Dennis White a long time member of the band and former President. She received two degrees from the University of Michigan, a BA in general science and a degree in Education. After graduating, she worked in the Speech Correction Department in the public schools until she started her family. Sue has served in a variety of capacities: volunteer with the Junior League for 20 years, fundraising for the Orange County Performing Arts Center, and board member of the Emerald Bay Community Association. After raising four children, she received certification as a hearing aid dispenser and opened her own business. Sue lives in Laguna Beach.