Board of Trustees
Don Erdbrink
Chair
d.erdbrink@artsacademynh.org
Chair
d.erdbrink@artsacademynh.org
Don was born in Baltimore and studied three years of Classical Guitar, Voice and Theory before transferring to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music and Performance. Don has a life long interest in history and has studied many periods including Medieval History, World War II and has a strong overall understanding of Music History.
Don performed successfully in many bands over the years, mostly on the East Coast. Don has taught privately, performed for radio commercials, and worked as a studio musician. He has worked as warm up act for The Fixx, Jonathan Edwards, and Chubby Checker just to name a few. His catalog of recordings includes 10 CDs, 6 in a Vocal Rock vein and 4 in a (totally different) New Age style. Don's music has been aired on radio stations through out New England and he has enjoyed steady CDs sales both domestically and internationally.
After 20 years of performance, Don accepted a job at Muzak, a Business Music company that provides music to many businesses. In his twelve years at Muzak Don worked as a Client Relations Field Representative, then as a Regional Manager and finally as National Client Relations Manager, managing a $2,500,000 monthly base of business over one fourth of the US. Under his leadership at Muzak the company developed standardized national "best practices", as well as the development of a data base interface to better service cross territorial and national clients. The model he developed is still in use at the company.
Currently Don works as a freelance musician, and founded Daesongs Publishing, a local company assisting local musicians to get recorded and promote their music.
Don lives in Exeter with his wife, step-son Michael, and two daughters.
Don performed successfully in many bands over the years, mostly on the East Coast. Don has taught privately, performed for radio commercials, and worked as a studio musician. He has worked as warm up act for The Fixx, Jonathan Edwards, and Chubby Checker just to name a few. His catalog of recordings includes 10 CDs, 6 in a Vocal Rock vein and 4 in a (totally different) New Age style. Don's music has been aired on radio stations through out New England and he has enjoyed steady CDs sales both domestically and internationally.
After 20 years of performance, Don accepted a job at Muzak, a Business Music company that provides music to many businesses. In his twelve years at Muzak Don worked as a Client Relations Field Representative, then as a Regional Manager and finally as National Client Relations Manager, managing a $2,500,000 monthly base of business over one fourth of the US. Under his leadership at Muzak the company developed standardized national "best practices", as well as the development of a data base interface to better service cross territorial and national clients. The model he developed is still in use at the company.
Currently Don works as a freelance musician, and founded Daesongs Publishing, a local company assisting local musicians to get recorded and promote their music.
Don lives in Exeter with his wife, step-son Michael, and two daughters.
Jeffrey Marquis
Vice Chair
j.marquis@artsacademynh.org
Vice Chair
j.marquis@artsacademynh.org
In his role as Branch Relationship Manager at Enterprise Bank, Jeff provides
leading-edge banking solutions to businesses, non-profit organizations and
individuals throughout the Salem NH area. With over 20 years banking
experience, he believes in finding the right solutions for his customers that
will enhance their lives and create a profitable future.
Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors for the Salem Care Givers, and his past community involvement includes many partnerships such as Lazarus House, Neighbors in Need, Andover Business Association, North Andover Youth Center, Community Works, Lawrence YMCA, and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. He has worked on many events such as Lawrence Tree Planting, Andover Days, Andover Holiday Happenings, and Taste of Southern NH.
Jeff has a passion for music and travel. As a member of his local church for over 20 years, he sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher for grades 7 – 12. He also organized and chaperoned mission trips to Curacao and Grand Cayman with their youth group. He has traveled extensively throughout the US and to more than 13 countries, including Africa, Italy, Austria, France, Mexico, and the Czech Republic to name a few.
Jeff currently resides in North Andover and enjoys local travel to the Cape, Maine, Vermont, and NH with family and friends. Although he loves to travel the world, New England will always be home.
leading-edge banking solutions to businesses, non-profit organizations and
individuals throughout the Salem NH area. With over 20 years banking
experience, he believes in finding the right solutions for his customers that
will enhance their lives and create a profitable future.
Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors for the Salem Care Givers, and his past community involvement includes many partnerships such as Lazarus House, Neighbors in Need, Andover Business Association, North Andover Youth Center, Community Works, Lawrence YMCA, and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. He has worked on many events such as Lawrence Tree Planting, Andover Days, Andover Holiday Happenings, and Taste of Southern NH.
Jeff has a passion for music and travel. As a member of his local church for over 20 years, he sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher for grades 7 – 12. He also organized and chaperoned mission trips to Curacao and Grand Cayman with their youth group. He has traveled extensively throughout the US and to more than 13 countries, including Africa, Italy, Austria, France, Mexico, and the Czech Republic to name a few.
Jeff currently resides in North Andover and enjoys local travel to the Cape, Maine, Vermont, and NH with family and friends. Although he loves to travel the world, New England will always be home.
Mary-Jo Conlon
Board Member
m.conlon@artsacademynh.org
Board Member
m.conlon@artsacademynh.org
Bio to come.
Mark Gross
Board Member
m.gross@artsacademynh.org
Board Member
m.gross@artsacademynh.org
Bio to come.
Anthony Polito
Board Member
a.polito@artsacademynh.org
Board Member
a.polito@artsacademynh.org
Tony Polito served as Head of School of Arts Academy of New Hampshire (previously Granite State Arts Academy) for four years.
With degrees in Chemistry from Boston College and in Educational Administration from UMass, Mr. Polito began his career as a chemistry teacher. He taught for ten years at Marian High School in Framingham, MA. During the last five years there, he also served at the Head of the Science Department. During his time at UMass, he was named a Distinguished Scholar of the University. While at Boston College, he play baseball in his freshmen and sophomore years.
Mr. Polito then moved to Catholic Memorial High School in the West Roxbury section of Boston, MA. There he served as Assistant Principal for one year and as Principal for ten years. During that time he served as the New England Regional Associate of the National Catholic Education Association. After leaving Catholic Memorial, Mr. Polito began his public school career of over twenty years in MA. He served as the Principal of Bellingham High School for four years, as the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Peabody, MA and in the Narragansett Regional School District in Templeton, MA for five years. Mr. Polito retired from the MA public schools after serving as the Superintendent of Schools of the Athol-Royalston Regional School District in Athol for almost twelve years.
Mr. Polito also taught for seventeen years as a Professor of Education at Emmanuel College in Boston, MA. He taught graduate courses to students interested in pursuing a career as a principal in both public and private schools. He recently retired from that position but occasionally directs workshops for those aspiring to the principalship.
With degrees in Chemistry from Boston College and in Educational Administration from UMass, Mr. Polito began his career as a chemistry teacher. He taught for ten years at Marian High School in Framingham, MA. During the last five years there, he also served at the Head of the Science Department. During his time at UMass, he was named a Distinguished Scholar of the University. While at Boston College, he play baseball in his freshmen and sophomore years.
Mr. Polito then moved to Catholic Memorial High School in the West Roxbury section of Boston, MA. There he served as Assistant Principal for one year and as Principal for ten years. During that time he served as the New England Regional Associate of the National Catholic Education Association. After leaving Catholic Memorial, Mr. Polito began his public school career of over twenty years in MA. He served as the Principal of Bellingham High School for four years, as the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Peabody, MA and in the Narragansett Regional School District in Templeton, MA for five years. Mr. Polito retired from the MA public schools after serving as the Superintendent of Schools of the Athol-Royalston Regional School District in Athol for almost twelve years.
Mr. Polito also taught for seventeen years as a Professor of Education at Emmanuel College in Boston, MA. He taught graduate courses to students interested in pursuing a career as a principal in both public and private schools. He recently retired from that position but occasionally directs workshops for those aspiring to the principalship.
Bio to come.