January 15: James Johnson, CEO, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

James M. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, will join us on Tuesday at Rotary. James began his tenure in Indianapolis on April 30th, 2018 and in his highly visible role is tasked with advancing the ISO’s mission by establishing the organization’s strategic plan and marshalling the human and financial capital to achieve success. These successes include managing the financial resources of the orchestra, which includes subscription series, special concerts, media projects, performances at both the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Conner Prairie venues, and community engagement that reaches more than 150.000 patrons, students, and community members annually.

Prior to this role, James served as President and Chief Executive Officer at the Omaha Symphony managing the human and financial resources of the orchestra, which offers subscription series, special concerts, media projects and community engagement programs that reach more than 150,000 patrons, students, and community members annually. Before his appointment in Omaha in 2011, James Johnson served as the Chief Executive Officer of The New York Pops, and in operations for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Martha Graham Dance Company. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University

All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!