MEET OUR TEAM
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Ben Shafer
Executive Director/ Co-founder
Ben has a passion for helping other artists achieve their goals in their life. As the Executive Director, Ben is in charge of leading the overall vision of the organization.
ben@402artscollective.org
(402) 944-1979
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Steve Hydeen
Operation Director
Steve provides oversight and direction to the 402 Acting Academy program. He has a passion for guiding actors and actresses on their journey on stage, screen, or in life.
Steve@402artscollective.org
(402) 542-5118 -
Andre Vander Velde
Artist Community Leader
Andre is all about helping people find community that is life-giving and long-term. His role in the 402 Arts Collective is to build an artist community of collective artist members that is thriving and healthy. We believe that is the heartbeat of the organization and helps not just support the arts, but helps support the ARTIST!
andre@402artscollective.org
(402) 913-1939 -
Christa Bartsch
Administrative Assistant
Christa is the friendly face you will find at the front desk of our 402 West location. She also assists with a variety of tasks to keep things running smoothly. Her desire is to help provide opportunities to enrich lives through the joy of the arts.
christa@402artscollective.org
(402) 235-4797
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Jim Shaffer
CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN
Jim@402artscollective.org -
Niel Nielsen
VICE CHAIRMAN
Niel@402artscollective.org -
JAMISION HORTON
BOARD MEMBER
jamison@402artscollective.org -
Brett Hicks
BOARD MEMBER
Internal Culture Committee Chair
brett@402artscollective.org -
Raj Lulla
BOARD MEMBER
raj@402artscollective.org
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Dr. Robert D. Moore
BOARD MEMBER
bob@402artscollective.org -
Tom Teckmeyer
BOARD MEMBER
Financial Committee Chair
tom.t@402artscollective.org -
Dan Moresette
BOARD MEMBER
Facilities Committee Chair
dan@402artscollective.org