Board, Staff & Key Volunteers
Ironwood Theatre Board Members
Doug Muskett
President
Doug Muskett is a Bessemer MI based attorney. He grew up near Manitowoc, went to UW-Eau Claire and got his law degree at Washington University in St. Louis. He practiced a while there before joining his uncle and cousin's U.P. law office where he does both criminal and civil cases in Michigan and Wisconsin. He enjoys being in court, with appearances most days. Doug has worked on appeals in the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Missouri Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Jackie Powers
Treasurer
Jackie started as the "Wednesday Volunteer" back in 2006 when she moved to Ironwood for cross country skiing and the outdoor lifestyle. Her name was added to the Volunteers Wall of Fame in 2014 after ushering the HIT through a difficult period. Attracted by the competent, hard-working team that has brought the HIT into its new era of prosperity, she rejoined the board in 2021 and now serves as treasurer. Jackie holds an MA from the University of Chicago. Her work experience includes social work direct service and administration, tax preparation, and property management. Besides volunteering at the HIT, she currently manages her long- and short-term rentals and serves as race director for the SISU Ski Fest.
“I want to help assure we can fulfill our mission for decades to come."
Cody Daig
Vice President
Cody first joined the HIT production team a few years ago and quickly became our chief lighting technician. Recently elected to the board as Vice President, Cody’s contributions to the success of HIT go far beyond lighting. A software engineer by profession, Cody developed a system that allows less-experienced volunteers to run movies for HIT’s Cinema Series, and provides tech support and advice in office software, technology, and equipment. As a member of the Exec and Finance teams, he leads the effort to update and streamline our bookkeeping and payroll systems. Most recently he has proven to be an invaluable asset as part of the rigging replacement team.
Addison Eder
Board Member
Addison is the Youth Representative on the theatre board. She is a Junior at Hurley High School, and has performed on the HIT stage since she was three years old, including vocal performances and local dance company showcases. In addition to her love of theatre she is a three-sport athlete and a member of Silver Express at Hurley.
In Addison's words: "The theatre has had such a positive impact on my life and I hope to encourage and model participation to upcoming generations. Theatre is fun but it also takes a lot of work and I want to show the younger members of our community how amazing it is to be part of something like this!"
Rich Jenkins
Secretary
A former reporter at the Ironwood Daily Globe, Richard Jenkins moved to Ironwood in 2015 after being born and raised in the Metro Detroit area. He is a member of the Ironwood Planning Commission and also president of the Ni-Miikanaake Chapter of the North Country Trail Chapter.
"The theatre is one of things that makes Ironwood a special place and I hope to help the other board members maximize its potential."
Lauren Korpi
Board Member
Lauren Korpi loves to be involved in community activities and was recently elected to the Ironwood City Commission. She is a passionate skier - alpine and Nordic – and a biker, hiker, runner and snowshoer. She is a physical education and health educator and owns the NRG Fitness studio in Ironwood. Lauren is the City Commission representative on the theatre board .
Marcy Kusz
Board Member
Marcy Kusz was born and raised in Ironwood, Michigan. After a few years of travel and adventure she returned to Ironwood and purchased her home. She is currently a single mom to her daughter Magdalena, who keeps her on the go! Marcy has a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a masters in School Guidance and Counseling, she is currently employed by the School District of Ashland as the elementary art teacher. Marcy can also be found serving up cold beer over at Cold Iron Brewing, emceeing Trivia or working to plan the next big party or event. She is an active member of the community in her roles as PTO President and Chair Person of the Festival Ironwood Duck Pick!
Says Marcy: "I am excited to be a part of the HIT Board and cannot wait to see what the future holds for the HIT!"
Dan Tregembo
Board Member
Dan was born and raised in Ironwood, went away to college but returned to Ironwood to establish his home with his wife Leann. He is currently employed by a machinery manufacturer in the paper and packaging industry - a job that requires extensive travel. Dan has been a ski Instructor and ski racing coach since the mid 80s, and is currently involved in the youth ski racing program at the local Mt. Zion Ski area, Team Z . Dan is an outdoor advocate who enjoys all four seasons.
According to Dan: “Along with the area’s natural resources, the theater is one of the great amenities and features of our region and needs attention and preservation.”
Stacy Wood
Board Member
Stacy Wood first discovered Ironwood in 2009, and recently returned, bought a house and is now living here full-time. She worked 19 years in corporate finance, focusing on analysis, strategy, and optimization. She looks forward to helping the theatre understand financial trends and performance, refine mid and long term goals and strategies, and budget accordingly. She loves theatre in all its forms, but has a particular fondness for dance and costume.
"Covid made it difficult to provide live performances, so it was a good time to complete reviews and projects which required more attention than was available during a busy show season. We are now seeing the positive impact of those reviews."
Ironwood Theatre Staff
Bruce Greenhill
Theatre Manager
Theatre Manager, BruceGreenhill, has proudly worked at the theatre since January 2012 . A native of Melbourne, Australia, Bruce migrated to Northern Wisconsin’s Boulder Junction in the early 90s. He has managed various non-profits involved in activities as diverse as tourism promotion and environmental education. Theatre has always been an important part of Bruce's extra-curricular activities, so he feels blessed to combine his professional background in the non-profit world with an activity that entertains, educates, and engages participants of all ages. When asked what he loves most about the Theatre, he responded:
“The Ironwood Theatre occupies a special place in the hearts of so many people. I get to come to work in a place where I am surrounded by people who are passionate about this theatre - what it's been, what it is, and what it can become. That's a nice place to be!"
Lindsey Boehnlein
Administration Manager
Lindsey joined the HIT team in November 2022. She was born in Dallas, Texas and began dancing at three. She won multiple state and national dance accolades as a child and adult, and later became a Professional Ballroom Dancer. Lindsey worked for Arthur Murray International for 10 years where she was ranked as a Top Teacher nationally, and in 2014 was ranked 8th out of 300+ studios worldwide. She served as the Dance Director and later Manager for Arthur Murray in Plano TX, where she trained staff and maintained the dance standard of the school. She has made appearances on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas, the half-time show for the Dallas Mavericks, and has been in several shows with Theatre North and HIT, most recently producing Christmas Around the World. Aside from her work in the dance industry, Lindsey has experience in commercial real estate, asset management, office management and administration, digital marketing, and in radio as a morning show host. The experience she brings from her eclectic background serves her well in her role as HIT’s Administration Manager.
Lisa Mildren
Box Office/Admin Support
Lisa joined the box office team in October 2022. She has a BA in Human Services from FInlandia University. Lisa’s career experiences include home health care, customer service and transportation management – and in her younger days she was a horse wrangler at Whitecap! She is employed through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) a US Department of Labor-funded program which is administered by AARP. SCSEP offers employment opportunities to older Americans working in the non-profit sector. We are grateful to Lisa for choosing to join the HIT team and to AARP and the Dept of Labor for their financial support for the position.
“I am so happy to be able to help an organization in my community which I really feel strongly about”, said Lisa
Ironwood Theatre Key Volunteers
Vic Calore
Artist Liaison
Vic is a life long resident of the Iron/Gogebic Range and currently resides in Kimball, WI. He is a graduate of UW Superior. He worked 30 years in finance, insurance, & investments retiring in 2001. Vic is a member of the National Ski Patrol at Indianhead Mountain, a member of the SISU Ski Fest board, and a member of Range Master Gardener Volunteers of Gogebic Co., MI. & Iron Co., WI. Vic has been a part of the programming team at the HIT for the past seven years. He is a part of the team that started HIT Idol, an annual youth vocal contest that brings a top 10 American Idol headliner to perform with our area youth.
"I want to help bring top entertainment to the Historic Ironwood Theatre - acts that our local residents will enjoy."
Karen Hagemann
Volunteer
Karen Hagemann is a former Board member who recently termed out of her second stint on the theatre board. A Hurley High School grad, she holds a BS in Medical Technology from the UW Stevens Point and a BA in Management and Leadership from Northland College. She participated in the UW Extension Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program from 1998-2000. Karen previously served on the Theatre board from 1996-2002 as board secretary and programming chair. She serves on the grant team and continues to volunteer in the office, working on posters and playbills. Karen co-chairs the Regional Trail Committee in Iron County WI. She is married to Paul and has two sons, Scott and Mark.
Lori Booth
Volunteer
Lori Booth is a professional grant-writer who joined the HIT grant team in 2018. She brings years of professional experience to her volunteering. Aside from her willingness to share her wealth of knowledge with the other volunteers on the grant team, Lori is something of a spreadsheet whizz; she maintains a running task list of grants in preparation. Her greatest contribution to the team may just be keeping the rest of the team on task!
Carol Erickson
Special Projects
Carol is another one of those extraordinary volunteers who shows up whenever she is needed. Her primary responsibilities include soliciting advertisers for the annual theatre playbill and preparing show-specific playbill inserts. She often steps in to fill gaps whenever other volunteers are not available for their scheduled shifts. She's also been known to usher occassionally!
Don Osier
Chief Audio Engineer
Don Osier has more than 30 years of audio engineering experience including front of house engineering for a variety of productions including Broadway style musicals, variety shows, and national recording artists. He has performed as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in the “pit” and on the stage as well as in various bands across the Midwest. Don continues to play in local bands, operate a home recording studio for local artists, and provide tech recommendations and front of house duties for the Historic Ironwood Theatre. He was actively engaged in the recent upgrade of the sound system and continues to train other tech volunteers in the proper use of the equipment - especially the mixing console. Don also works with the local high school music departments to provide training and opportunities for interested students to gain first-hand experience in set-up and sound mixing duties. Touring bands who perform at HIT are always impressed by Don's knowledge and professionalism.
Mark Silver Grachek
Tech Nerd
Mark was transplanted into the U.P. in February of 1974 as a radio DJ for the #1 station in Ironwood, WJMS. Soon after his arrival, he was invited to a Halloween escapade involving an old coffin marched to the theatre through downtown by a somber bunch, lead by theatre impresario, the late Alex Marciniak. Details are sketchy but a love for all things Theatre was kindled that night and apparently, the fire still burns. Mark served on the Theatre board for many years, including two years as board chair. He often comments that he feels blessed to be a part of the theatre community.
Says Mark: "It is amazing to stand on the stage and consider the many feet that walked there over the years. Empty or full, I love the place. I’ve MC’d everything from Warren Miller movies to a funeral. I’ve sung and danced on stage, but my real love is working with the rest of the tech nerds to bring you the best possible sound and lights."
Linda Hollandsworth
Bookkeeper
A native of Minneapolis, MN, Linda trained as an accountant at the University of Minnesota. In the 1980s, Linda moved to Ironwood
where, for 15 years, she was the head accountant for a nursing home company with 21 businesses across the upper Midwest. In that position she managed a staff of seven. She then became cost accountant for Jacquart Fabric Products, Inc., which has a workforce of 170. Retired in 2014, Linda now volunteers as the treasurer for the 46th Parallel Garden Club and maintains a 25-acre hobby farm which includes horses, chickens, ducks and miniature donkeys. She has been an invaluable asset to the theatre for more than five years.
Cody Daig
Chief Lighting Engineer
A relatively new addition to the HIT team, Cody learned his craft in high school and fine-tuned his skills through years of involvement in community theatre. He has designed lighting for plays, musicals, live concerts, dance, and variety shows. A software engineer by profession, Cody’s contributions to the success of HIT go far beyond lighting. He developed a system that allows less-experienced volunteers to run movies for HIT’s new Cinema Series, and provides tech support and advice in office software, technology, and equipment. His willingness to answer questions and the cheerful manner in which he responds to calls for help have led to increased productivity by many volunteers.