Board of Directors
Ted Kuster - Chairman
Helen Foley
Robin Frenette
Karen Celia Heil
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Joel Keebler
Tyler Stamets
Lani Way
Andrea Zelones
Be a CBA Board Member
One of the best ways to support the California Bluegrass Association is by taking part in its leadership team.
Elections
The CBA board consists of nine members, and are elected annually by CBA members. The annual election process begins in mid-July and the new term begins each October.
Board Meetings
Board Meetings are generally held the 3rd Sunday of the month at 6pm via Web Conference. In-Person board meetings are held at selected CBA events. Meetings are open to all members. Please contact any board member if you would like to attend. Meeting dates and times are shown below in the meeting calendar.
Board Meeting Calendar
Sunday, November 23, 2025
6:00pm PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday, December 14, 2025
6:00pm PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday, January 18, 2026
10:00am PT – Location: Great 48
Sunday, February 22, 2026
6:00pm PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00am PT – Location: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00am PT – Location: Spring Campout
Sunday, May 17, 2026
6:00pm PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday, June 28, 2026
6:00pm PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday July 19, 2026
10:00am PT – Location: Robin Frenette’s House Long Beach/Web conference
Saturday August 22, 2026
10:00am PT – Location: Golden Old-Time Campout
Sunday September 20, 2026
6:00pm PT – Location: Web conference
Board meeting dates for FY 2027 will be added following the October board meeting.
Board Meeting Minutes
Committees
Executive Committee
Chair – Ted Kuster
Karen Celia Heil
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Tyler Stamets
Andrea Zelones
Finance Committee
Chair – Theresa Gooding
Ted Kuster
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Pete Ludé
Lani Way
Talent Acquisition Group
Talent Buyer
Danny “Hootenanny” Clark
Talent Advisory Group
Karen Celia Heil
Mary Kussmaul
Matt Lauer
Helen Ludé
Father’s Day Advisory Committee
Chair – Theresa Gooding
Helen Foley
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Pete Ludé
Lani Way
Fundraising and Business Development Committee
Chair – Pete Ludé
Helen Foley
Joel Keebler
Ted Kuster
Lani Way
Welcome Committee
Chair – Ted Kuster
Karen Celia Heil
Lani Way
Bear Fund Committee
Chair – Pete Ludé
Darby Brandli
Brandon Godman
Maria Nadauld
Sara Winge
Leah Wollenberg
Youth Committee
Chair – Helen Foley
Kimber Ludiker