Our Board
Chairperson/Founder/President
Judi Rodman, PhD
Judith Rodman, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, motivational speaker, life coach, actress, and theatre director. Her academic background includes a BA in English and Theater, MA in Speech and the Performing Arts, MS in Clinical Counseling/Human Services, and a PhD in Psychology.
However, Judi lists her three wonderful children, who have blessed her with seven beautiful grandchildren, as her greatest achievement. Her professional credits and experiences include: private practice psychotherapy; appointed faculty member for 15+ years at two universities (one of which she was the recipient of the coveted “Teacher of the Year Award”for Excellence in Teaching) and recipient of several grants from the Illinois Arts Council for dedication to teaching older adults.
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She has been an actor and theater director for 40+ years. During this time, she won the award for 'Best Community Theatre Director' on the North Shore of Chicago for three years. Since moving to Arizona, she continued her love of teaching and theatre directing by serving as an adjunct faculty member of the Learning Curve, as well as becoming the founder of the Oro Valley Theatre Company (OVTC).
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Judi produced OVTC's first show in April 2017 - Thornton Wilder‘s beloved play Our Town. Judi's other producing credits include the female version of The Odd Couple; two musicals, The Fantasticks and Rogers and Hammerstein‘s Some Enchanted Evening, and, Witness for the Prosecution.
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Her dual background in Theater and Psychology have been instrumental in creating her positive personal philosophy: there are no liabilities, only opportunities in life. Her three most important words are: choice, challenge, and change.
Members At Large
Our volunteer board is comprised of dedicated professionals from varied backgrounds. All members share a common interest in helping OVTC pursue its current mission while seeking to grow the performing arts throughout the area.
Gene Abravaya
Gene is a director, actor, author, and playwright. He's worked in the entertainment industry for over 45 years, both as a television producer and an artistic director in theatre. He's acted in a dozen plays and musicals and directed forty main stage and black box productions.
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Harry 'Mo' Greene
Mo is a board certified Hematology and Oncology physician, having completed fellowships at Harvard and Stanford. He served on the faculty of Harvard and the U of AZ, while also serving as an Executive VP of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Mo was also a publisher of the New England Journal of Medicine. He is a member of the Oro Valley Town Council.
Susan-Lea Skuhr
Susan-Lea has been a resident of Oro Valley since 1996. She is an avid patron of the Arts and an active community member.
Susan-Lea Skuhr
Susan-Lea Skuhr has been a resident of Oro Valley since 1996. She is an avid patron of the Arts and an active community member.
Tony D'Angelo
Tony has been a resident of Oro Valley for 16+ years. He is a retired management consultant and former hospitality industry executive. He is currently President of the Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf and a strong advocate for tourism and the performing arts in our community.
Joseph Erceg
Joe has been an active supporter of amateur athletics and the creative arts in Southern Arizona since moving from Iowa in 1981 when he served as Gates Learjet Corporation's avionics buyer. His areas of expertise include association management, business development, and event management & marketing. He has managed and marketed numerous Southern Arizona sporting events and organizations.
J.J. Johnston
J.J. Johnston is a retired community and economic development practitioner and currently resides in Oro Valley. He previously chaired the certification board of the International Economic Development Council and has spoken in several countries on topics such as business location trends, workforce development and international sales and marketing. He plays trombone in several professional bands and has used these talents to assist with the musical aspect of community theater productions.
J.J. Johnston
J.J. is a retired community and economic development practitioner and currently resides in Oro Valley. He previously chaired the certification board of the International Economic Development Council and has spoken in several countries on topics such as business location trends, workforce development and international sales and marketing. He plays trombone in several professional bands and has used these talents to assist with the musical aspect of community theater productions.
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Stephanie Howell
Stephanie has been a part of the Tucson/Oro Valley theater community for over 30 years. Her extensive experience spans various roles, including directing, writing, and performing on stage, as well as behind the scenes. Currently, Stephanie serves as a grant and contract analyst at her alma mater, the University of Arizona.
Marge Craven
Marge received a degree from the University of Arizona in Business & Public Administration and completed several post-graduate courses in Business Organizational Management. Financial management was a core function of her executive responsibilities within social service organizations and office management positions throughout her career.
