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D. David Brown
Executive Director
D. David Brown joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as Executive Director in May of 2000. Mr. Brown's career in ballet began more than 30 years ago as a dancer in the corps of Boston Ballet. Moving quickly through the ranks of the company to principal, he danced many roles including several ballets premiered at Boston Ballet. In 1981, upon retiring from active performing, he moved to Director of Production and then served in the role of General Manager from 1983–1998. He was most recently its Executive Director until June 1999, when he left to pursue arts consulting.
Upon his arrival at PNB, Mr. Brown quickly set about strengthening the administrative staff, guiding PNB's strategic plan implementation and refining the financial management and budget processes. While forging a strong working partnership with new Artistic Director Peter Boal, Mr. Brown continues to strengthen the organization and better prepare it to support his artistic vision. His background provides the unique perspective of both artist and manager, and his experienced leadership has quickly become one of PNB's greatest assets.
Mr. Brown has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance and is a past chair of the Dance/USA Manager's Council. He currently serves as a Trustee of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Retirement Plan & Health Fund and is President of the Board of the Washington State Arts Alliance. Mr. Brown was recently appointed by Governor Gregoire of the State of Washington to a three-year term as a member of the Washington State Arts Commission.
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