Board of Directors & Executive Rank
~ Drum Major Society 2011-2014 Board of Directors ~
Position: Executive Director
Years of Service: 2002-2007
Year Inducted: 2007
Primary Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Responsibilities: Directs the buisiness of the Society, chairs meetings, develops Drum Major Training cirricula, and conducts when needed. Nick served as Head Drum Major from 2002-2007.
Nick also supported his Alma Mater as Assistant to the Director and his Band Alumni Association.
Robert A. Jaques
Position: Operations Director
Years of Service: 2005-2008
Year Inducted: 2008
Primary Instrument: Baritone
Assists with the business of the Society when the Executive Director is absent. Assists with the training and education of Drum Majors both prospective and current.
John M. Stueve
Position: Finance Director
Years of Service: 2008-2010
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Assists with the training and instruction of current DM's as well as potential members. Duties include rehearsal and conducting technique, workshop assistance, and other duties as assigned.
Andrew Reynolds
Position: Communications Director
Years of Service: 2009-2010
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Oboe
Assists with musical warm up technique and education, score analysis review, musical competency, and conducting technique as well as other duties as necessary.
Corey D. Knapke
Position: DMS Director of the Board
Years of Service: 2009-2012
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Baritone
Responsible for assistance with the Drum Major Training Program and future roles as determined by the Board.
Dr. Jody Besse
Position: DMS Director of the Board
Years of Service: 2010-Present
Year Inducted: 2011
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Dr. Besse is a current Assistant Director of Bands and is actively involved in the support organizations of his band.
Brandon J. Yocum
Position: DMS Director of the Board
Years of Service: 2005-2007
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Responsible for assistance with the Drum Major Training Program and future roles as determined by the Board.
Melissa C. Dennedy
Position: DMS Director of the Board
Years of Service: 1997-2000
Year Inducted: 2007
Primary Instrument: Clarinet
Responsible for assistance with the Drum Major Training Program and future roles as determined by the Board.
~ Drum Major Society 2011-2012 Executive Rank Officers ~
Michael D. Stott
Position: DMS Director-at-Large/DMS Senior Drum Major
Years of Service: 2010-2013
Year Inducted: 2010
Primary Instrument: Saxophone
Directs and leads his college band for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.
Benjamin E. Lozar
Position: DMS Senior Drum Major
Years of Service: 2011-2013
Year Inducted: 2011
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Directs and leads his college band for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.
Laura M. Pinzone
Position: DMS Junior Drum Major
Years of Service: 2011-2013
Year Inducted: 2011
Primary Instrument: Clarinet
Directs and leads her college band for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.
Aaron J. Sykes
Position: DMS Associate Drum Major
Years of Service: 2012-2013
Year Inducted:
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Directs and leads his college band for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.