Staff & Board
Our New Executive Director, Ken Dymond
Mr. Dymond is a long time resident of Sylvania and has volunteered his time for Sylvania Arts for many years. Mr. Dymond recently transitioned from a lifetime career in public education and has an extensive background in coordinating events and group leadership. “I’m very excited to step into this important role as a way to stay involved in the arts and the community in which I live.” We are looking forward to all that Mr. Dymond can do to move Sylvania Arts forward and continue a long tradition in the community.
Youth Theatre Artistic Director
The Sylvania Arts Youth Theatre Program, ages 9-18, has been a staple in the community for over 20 years! Artistic Director Irina Zaurov created this Program with former board president Dr. Rona Simon to give local kids an outlet to express themselves creatively onstage. The Program consists of a Fall production, Spring classes, and a Summer Production Workshop Two-week Camp. Irina Zaurov has extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults in the theatre realm. She holds Master’s degrees in Performing Arts and Theater from Moscow, where she was classically trained, as well as from the University of Toledo. Throughout the years, Irina has taught thousands of Sylvania Youth the joys of theatre. Many of her students have gone on to pursue acting professionally and have worked all over the nation.
The Sylvania Community Orchestra directed by Ronald G Koch
Ronald G. Koch taught instrumental music in Michigan for 33 years. The last 25 years were spent with Bedford Public Schools, directing all high school bands. Koch received his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and a Masters of Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado. He has studied with renowned wind conductors Norman C. Dietz, Eugene Corporon and Jack Williamson. Koch plays French horn for the Monroe Community College Symphonic Band and many local orchestra pits. He co-conducts the Ein Prosit German Band and leads the Sylvania Senior Center Band and the Sylvania Community Orchestra.
2024 Board of Directors
Laura Jakes – President | The Jakes Group Marketing (Exp. Jan 2028).
Regina Mapstone – Vice President | Promedica (Exp. March 2027)
Steve Tobis – Treasurer | Retired Business Owner (Exp. Jan 2026)
Laura Megeath – Secretary | Lourdes University (Exp. Jan 2028)
Jim Gosman – Community Orchestra Chair | Ohio State University (Exp. Jan 2028)
Joshua Lightle – Tree City Film Festival Chair | Root, Inc. (Exp. Jan 2028)
Alana Tobis-Theater Chair (Exp. Jan 2026) Tech Engineer
Ken Dymond-Executive Director
Trustees
Marcus Hansen | Owens-Illinois/Sylvania City Council (Exp. Jan 2026)
Brian Kezur | Sylvania Steel (Exp. Jan 2026)
Gabe Ng | Spacebar (Exp. Jan 2026)
James Perlman | Groth & Associates (Exp. Jan 2026)
Maureen Adkins | Sylvania Township Trustee (Exp. Jan 2028)
Stacy Spinazze | Regina Coeli School (Exp. Jan 2027)
Emily Kramp-Meijer Pharmacy (Exp. Jan 2026)
“Creativity takes courage.”
— Henri Matisse