Daniel Crane - Executive Director

Daniel joined EISMA as Executive Director in June of 2022. Daniel began his career as a full time musician, and has over 20 years of experience in the creative industries, performing, teaching and curating.

Ellen Frolichstein - President

Former Development Manager, Institute for Therapy Through the Arts; Cellist, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic; District 65 parent (Haven & Lincolnwood Schools); Documentary film producer

Jen Martensen - Treasurer

Founder of Backline Business Consulting; District 65 parent (Lincoln School); Former Founding Partner/General Manager, Conscience Records

Heather Butz - VP Development

Fundraising and Development Professional, formerly at Children's Home + Aid, PennDesign and The Metropolitan Opera; District 65 parent (Haven and Kingsley)

James Janossy

Instrumental music teacher, District 65; Musician, Church Music Director, Vocalist

Matthew Smith

Haven MS General Music teacher; has taught in D65 for 17 years at King Arts, Chute, & Nichols; has developed and produced the EISMA pre-concert educational guides since fall 2017.