OUR Board

BOARD OFFICERS

Susan Hanna

Board President + Alpharetta Volunteer

Susan has lived in the heart of Alpharetta for 25 years with her husband and three dynamic daughters. A lifelong violinist, Susan joined the Alpharetta Symphony in 2016 and became Board President in 2021. As President, she has witnessed the exciting growth of the Symphony’s musicianship and watched our community orchestra become an integral part of the Alpharetta arts scene.

Susan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Baylor University, a graduate degree in Public Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington, and is a licensed CPA. Susan has worked in cost accounting, accounts payable management, and financial reporting. Currently, she works with a local family-owned business providing customer service and product management.

Avishay Ben Zvi

Board Vice President + Principal Bassoon

Avishay Ben Zvi, is a dedicated professional in the high-tech industry for over 20 years, currently serving as an IT Applications Senior Director in Verint. Married with twin daughters who are 13, Avishay has a rich background in music, having played in various orchestras and chamber music groups in Israel. After moving to the US in 2012, he continued his musical journey by joining the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra in 2017. His commitment to the arts is evident through his roles as a board member, personnel manager, and board Vice President since 2021.

LEESHA JONES

Board Secretary + Graphic Designer, Community Volunteer, Musician

Leesha earned a degree in graphic design from Weber State University and worked at WSU in their Continuing Education Marketing Dept. before launching her freelance business, Moon & the Stars Design, collaborating with Gibbs Smith Publishers and Deseret Book in book design, among others.

A proud Utah native, she moved to Alpharetta in 2001 and enjoys calling Alpharetta and all things Southern as home. Leesha was actively involved in her children's schools, and has served on boards for the Alpharetta High School Cross Country and Track Teams, as well as her neighborhood HOA. In her church, she has held various roles, including teacher, youth group leader, women’s president, and currently assists as choir director. She contributes to the community by designing pro bono for various organizations.

An avid vocalist, gardener, runner, and artist, her most passionate association is with the Alpharetta Symphony, where she is a second violinist.

AMANDA EUBANKS

Board Treasurer + Accountant

Amanda Eubanks has been a professional in Finance and Accounting for 20 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Accounting from University of West Florida and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She relocated to Georgia 13 years ago with her husband and daughter from the Gulf Coast.  Amanda is the proud mom of a daughter who is attending UGA for a degree in Marketing. She and her husband live in Alpharetta with their pound pup (Piper).

BOARD MEMBERS

PAUL FLETCHER

Program Management Expert

Paul Fletcher is a Director of Program Management in the cyber security sector. He has worked as program and project manager in high technology and telecommunications for over 25 years. In addition to  his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Colorado State University, he holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Denver University along with a Certified Scrum Master credential and a Project Management Professional Certification. A proud father of an eleven year old boy, Paul lived in East Cobb and plays Trumpet in the Alpharetta City Band as with the Alpharetta Symphony.

JOHN HIPES

Alpharetta City Councilman

CHRISTI LENZ

Music Educator, Buford Public Schools

Christi Lenz is in her 30th year as a public school music educator and has served in grades kindergarten through high school.  Outside of school hours, Mrs. Lenz can be found practicing the french horn, teaching private lessons or performing with local orchestras. She has been a member of the Alpharetta Symphony since 2022.

Mrs. Lenz earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Eastern Illinois University, a Masters in Conducting from Austin Peay State University, and a Specialist in Media and Instructional Technology from University of West Georgia.  As the educational outreach liaison, Mrs. Lenz recognizes the importance of music engagement not only in our schools but in the community as well.  Mrs. Lenz’s teaching philosophy is exemplified by the quote "The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children" (Cheryl Lavender). Strong community music programs can equally make beautiful communities.

ANDREA G. MARKUM

Founder and CEO, The Markum Center for Emotional Wellness

Andrea G. Markum, MBA/MHSA, LPC., is the Founder/CEO of The Markum Center for Emotional Wellness. 

A Mental Wellness Boutique: A Unique Psychotherapy and Coaching Practice for Women.Andrea is passionate about community engagement and believes in the power of the arts to enrich lives. As a board member of The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra, she aims to leverage her operational expertise and commitment to community service to help expand the orchestra’s reach and impact. She envisions the orchestra as a vibrant cultural hub that fosters connections, provides educational opportunities, and celebrates the beauty of classical music.

Andrea is proud to be an active resident and small business owner in Alpharetta. In her free time, she enjoys attending performances and is dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote the arts in her community.

CHRIS PETRE-BAUMER

Arts marketing leader, creative director, and musician + Board Marketing Chair

Known for his "kindness, humor, and professionalism that imbues everything he touches," Chris Petre-Baumer is an arts marketing leader, creative director, and flutist whose life and career are built around classical music.

In addition to playing flute and piccolo with the Alpharetta Symphony, Chris is the Director of Marketing and Creative for the Handel and Haydn Society (America's oldest performing arts institution) and the Creative Director of Peach Bomb Creative, a design studio specializing in marketing, graphic design, and branding for the arts and culture spheres. He has also worked as a graphic designer, marketer, educator, and fundraiser for Boston arts institutions like the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Juventas New Music Ensemble, Boston Flute Academy, Boston University, and Community Music Center of Boston.

Chris holds a Master’s degree in Arts Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Troy University.

Chris lives in Alpharetta with his musician husband, John, and his miniature black cat.

BOB ROTHMAN

Alpharetta community leader

SAGE SEGAL

Board Education and Outreach Chair and musician

Having lived in the Alpharetta area since the age of two, Sage Segal has witnessed the flourishing success of the city she is proud to call home. She began playing the violin at the age of six and participated in several musical programs and chamber orchestras throughout her childhood and adolescence.

Sage attended Indiana University to pursue a teaching career and played violin in their Non-Major orchestra. In her role as a teacher, Sage has combined her most cherished avenues of expression, including music, visual arts, writing, baking, and the exploration of nature. She is a mother of three and loves spending time with her family. As a community outreach facilitator for the Alpharetta Symphony, she has assisted with programs that foster a love of music and the arts and create meaningful experiences for people of all ages.

Sage holds a B.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Counseling from Indiana University, Bloomington

Advisory Council

Chuck Nelson
Erik S. Rowen