The people behind the marquee.
A small, dedicated team and a volunteer board keep the Benson running — programming, restoring, and welcoming the neighborhood every day.
Board of Directors
The volunteer board.
Heather Tedesco
President
Emily Cox
Vice President / Secretary
JP Gurnett
Treasurer
John Gessert
Director
Jim Schneider
Director
Wayne Brown
Director
Jose Garcia
Director
David Levy
Director
Emily Hervert
Director
Ben Matukewicz
Director
Chalis Bristol
Director
Lauren Medici
Director
Sarah Wingert
Director
Shelley Mika
Director
Board bios to follow.
Want to join the team?
We’re always looking for staff, board members, and volunteers who love this building as much as we do.