Music Stands - Kansas City Symphony

These music stands were lit in preparation for a performance by Kansas City Symphony.

Photograph © 2015 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Deborah Sandler - Opera General Director & CEO

Deborah Sandler is General Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lyric Opera Kansas City.

She started as General Manager of Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, then moved to General Director of Opera Theatre of New Jersey.

Immediately prior to Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Deborah served as General Director of Kentucky Opera.

Deborah's influence is recognized as vital to expanding the role of women in professional opera. She is Steering Committee Chair of Women's Opera Network, a group launched by OPERA America, dedicated to promoting women in the field of opera.

Photograph © 2015 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Dr. Jeffrey Colyer - Physician, Medical Volunteer, Lt. Governor

Dr. Jeffrey Colyer holds an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, a Master's degree in International Relations from Cambridge University, and a Doctor of Medicine degree.

His residency training is in general surgery, plastic surgery, and craniofacial/pediatric plastic surgery.

During his residencies, he was named a White House Fellow, and served in the Executive Office of the President, and Agency for International Development under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush.

In time, Dr. Colyer established a successful private plastic/craniofacial surgery practice.

While in practice, he volunteered with the International Medical Corps, providing medical care in Iraq, Rwanda, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and Afghanistan. This work earned him recognition on CBS's 60 Minutes, PBS, and People magazine.

Dr. Colyer currently serves as Lieutenant Governor for the state of Kansas. He previously served as a member of the Kansas Senate, and of the Kansas House of Representatives.

Photograph © 2015 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Howard Elsberry - Former President and Chairman, Westlake Ace Hardware

With a degree in business administration, Howard Elsberry joined T.G. & Y, entering their management training program.

He made a move to Westlake Hardware as Assistant Manager, then Store Manager.

Howard was promoted often within Westlake Hardware, and his rise to the executive level was rapid.

Eventually, he was named Chairman of the Board of Directors' Executive Committee, then Chief Operating Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Howard, and his wife Anne, are active supporters of many charitable and non-profit organizations.

Photograph © 2015 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.