The PACA Board oversees the vision, operations, and ongoing growth of the Chewelah Center for the Arts. This dedicated team of volunteers brings creativity, professionalism, and a deep love for live performance to everything we do. As a working board, members are not only leaders — they are hands-on contributors who help prepare the theater, build sets, maintain the facility, support productions, and pitch in wherever needed to keep our shows running smoothly. From fundraising and facility care to producing unforgettable performances, the board ensures that every aspect of the arts center thrives. We’re proud to introduce the people who keep the curtain rising!

Each board member brings a unique talent, passion, and story to the table. Together, we share one goal: to nurture the performing arts and keep creativity thriving in Chewelah.
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Interested in getting involved? Contact us to learn more about how you can volunteer or support the arts in our community. Call the Center office at (509) 936-9333 - Voice Only or email us at [email protected]

Sharon Ludwig
President

Outstanding Office Manager, Cool Consumate Costumer, Occasional Actor, & Master Popcorn Maker

Jay Andrews
Vice President

Simply Magnificent!
Merely Amazing!
Humbly Awesome!

Debby McConnell
Treasurer

Musician, Singer, Actor, Director, & a ​Go Go Grant Getter!

Lynn Cassidy
Secretary

​We'll think of something....someday.

Bud Evans
Member

Actor, Fiercely Financial Fundraising Frankenstein, and a former Master of the Pearly Whites.
(That's no lie, it's the tooth!)

Melissa Kirry
Member

​Singer, Actor, Most Gracious and Generous Giver of Gifts, Set Designer Supreme, Titan of the Tools, Dreamer of Dreams & Implementer of Visions.

Chris Carpenter
Member

​Singer, Musician, Musical Director, Culinary Master, and secretly Safety Woman, the Safest Human Alive (it's a real thing - look it up!)

Paula Randall
Member

We don't talk about Paula. 
(But if we did it would be something special.)

John White
Member

​um.... um.... um....

Tom Bristol
Advisor

Architectural Advisor and
Bob the Builder's Better Bigger Brother By Far.

Together, We're the PACA Board!