From Our CEO Members of the Leadership Team at Sweet Adelines International Headquarters in Tulsa, Okla. (Front row, L-R) Tamatha Goad, Tammy Talbot and Richard Huenefeld (Back row, L-R) Debbie Baker, Susan B. Smith, Valerie Renz and Jennifer Haggard
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n this edition, I would like to introduce you to the Leadership Team at Sweet Adelines International. This talented group of individuals pour their time, talents and energies into this organization to serve the members. I could not do my job without them and the amazing skill sets and expertise that they bring to their respective positions. When I review their resumes, their education and past work experience, they are quite an impressive group of individuals. I wish space allowed me to share more about them, but listed below is a brief summary of their areas of responsibility. Plus, a personal interesting music fact. Richard Huenefeld, CPA, Juris Doctorate, Chief Financial Officer Richard manages the organization’s investments and finances and supervises accounting, financial reporting and SA’s budget. He also assists members with tax and related inquires. His favorite song is “Amazing Grace.” Jennifer Haggard, CMP, Sr. Director of Events and Competitions Jen oversees all projects from the department and coordinates event sourcing and logistics and is the on-site coordinator for the International Convention & Competition, educational events, and board/committee meetings. She researches, recommends, negotiates and finalizes contracts with cities and venues for all events and provides event budget forecasting and monitoring. Jen’s favorite song is “Clocks” by Coldplay. Tamatha Goad, Sr. Director of Marketing, Communications and Sales Tamatha is the primary contact for corporate communications and marketing and provides strategic direction for all marketing, communications and sales efforts. She oversees the Sweet Adelines website, the production of The Pitch Pipe, all marketing and public relations efforts, social media and international sales. She is the editor-in-chief of The Pitch Pipe while writing and overseeing the implementation of all marketing and public relations plans for the organization. Tamatha’s favorite song is “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe. Debbie Baker, NBCT, Director of Education Debbie oversees and coordinates the activities of the Education and Music Services Departments. She monitors online education, the YWIH program, and she manages all educator resources and
professional education affiliations, supervises the Director and Arranger Certification programs and the International Faculty program. Debbie is a member of Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus and was also the 2013 NAfME award winner, and her favorite song is “How Deep is the Ocean.” Valerie Renz, Director of Membership Valerie oversees the membership department and administers the charter process for prospective choruses and satellite choruses. She is responsible for improving chapter and membership procedures, while focusing on chapter-relations and providing tools for RMT and chapter officers. She works closely with the membership retention committee to support chapters as they grow and provides overall support for the membership. Valerie’s favorite song is “Come Fly With Me.” Susan B. Smith, MA, CFRE, FAHP, Director of Philanthropy Susan is the newest member of the SA leadership team. Susan leads all efforts involving corporate underwriting and sponsorships, annual giving, major gifts, planned estate gifts and donor relations. Susan's role also provides oversight to Sweet Adelines International's philanthropic giving programs such as The Overtone Society (TOS), Young Singers Foundation (YSF) and Young Women In Harmony (YWIH). Susan lives in California and is a member of Harborlites Chorus. Susan’s favorite song is “Humble and Kind.” Thank you to this amazing team who work countless hours to help support the mission and vision of Sweet Adelines International! In appreciation,
Tammy Talbot (P.S. If you know me well, you know that I adore Celine Dion and have seen her in concert six times. So, of course my favorite song is “The Prayer” by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli).
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