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Joe and Pam Szokol and King and Caryn Harris
THE HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Harris Family Foundation, represented
by Pam and Joe Szokol and King and
Caryn Harris, is a valued member of Lyric’s
production sponsorship family, most
recently cosponsoring last season’s
Faust
and
this season’s
Siegfried
. The Harris Family
Foundation also supports the Annual
Campaign, and made a generous commitment to the Breaking New Ground
Campaign to help secure Lyric’s future. Lyric is thrilled to have Vice President
of the Foundation Pam Szokol as a member of its Board of Directors and serving
on its Production Sponsorship Committee. Lyric is also grateful for the dedicated
involvement of Caryn Harris. Caryn is an active member of the Women’s Board and
has held many leadership positions, most recently as Co-Chair of Opening Night/
Opera Ball in 2015.
Alyce H. DeCosta
WALTER E. HELLER FOUNDATION
Alyce H. DeCosta was a dedicated philanthropist who loved
Chicago and helped nurture cultural life in the city through
her generous support for the arts and higher education. Mrs.
DeCosta was a leading member of the Lyric family, having served
as a National Director of Lyric’s Board. For many years, she was
president of the Walter E. Heller Foundation, a philanthropic
foundation named after her late husband, the founder and
past Chairman of Walter E. Heller Co. The Walter E. Heller
Foundation has generously funded many Lyric productions, most recently Lyric’s
world premiere of
Bel Canto
(2015/16) and
Don Quichotte
(2016/17).
J. THOMAS HURVIS
Tom Hurvis is an avid opera fan and longtime Lyric subscriber.
As part of the Breaking New Ground Campaign, Tom and his
beloved late wife Julie made a generous leadership commitment in
support of Lyric Unlimited, comprising the company’s education
and community engagement activities. Tom Hurvis sponsors the
Renée Fleming Initiative, and made a generous leadership gift in
support of Lyric’s Chicago Voices initiative during the 2016/17
season. Lyric gratefully acknowledges the Hurvis family’s more than 20 years of
contributions to the Annual Campaign, including several production sponsorships,
as well as their support of The Lyric Opera Broadcasts. Most recently, Tom has
given a generous gift to the Ryan Opera Center, endowing a singer in perpetuity
in memory of dear friend Dick Kiphart. “Opera enriches lives. That is why it is
so important to introduce young people to opera, and for them to experience
productions done by the best in their fields. How fortunate we are to have all this
right here in Chicago.” Lyric is honored to have Tom Hurvis serve on its Board of
Directors, Executive, Lyric Labs, and Lyric Unlimited Committees.
Dan Draper
INVESCO QQQ
Invesco QQQ, represented by Dan Draper, Managing Director
and Head of Global Exchange Traded Funds, is proud to
sponsor the arts as a corporate partner of Lyric Opera. They
previously cosponsored the productions of
Cinderella
and
Romeo
and Juliet
(2015/16),
The Magic Flute
(2016/17), and
Turandot
(2017/18). This season Invesco QQQ is a generous cosponsor
of Lyric’s premiere of
Cendrillon
. Invesco QQQ global network
recognizes the value in helping investors around the world, but
with headquarters in Downers Grove, "We are proud
supporters both of Lyric's innovative programming
and community engagement, and we laud their
efforts to foster a rich artist culture locally."
Scott Santi
ITW
Lyric Opera deeply appreciates the long tradition of sustaining
support from Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW). The company
has made vital contributions to the Annual Campaign and
the Breaking New Ground Campaign, and since 2002, has
cosponsored the Opera Ball, one of Lyric’s most important
traditions. ITW has cosponsored many productions, including last
season’s new production of
Faust
. Lyric is proud to have Chairman
and CEO Scott Santi on its Board of Directors and Executive
Committee, along with past ITW Chairmen and CEOs W.
James Farrell, John Nichols, and the late David Speer.
EDGAR D. JANNOTTA
Lyric is extremely grateful for the longstanding support of Ned
Jannotta and his beloved late wife Debby. A lifelong opera lover,
Ned has been an integral part of the Lyric Opera family, joining
the Board of Directors in 1987, serving as President and CEO
of Lyric Opera from 1996 to 2000, and is currently serving as
Co-Chairman Emeritus. Lyric is honored to have received a
leadership gift from the Jannottas for the Breaking New Ground Campaign to
create the Ryan Opera Center Music Director Endowed Chair, in addition to their
generous gifts to the Annual Campaign.
Craig C. Martin
JENNER & BLOCK
Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a leading law firm with global
impact and substantial experience in a broad range of legal issues.
The firm has long played a prominent role in Chicago’s legal and
business communities, and is consistently ranked as one of the top
firms in the country. Jenner & Block has provided significant pro
bono legal expertise to Lyric, along with generous contributions to
the Breaking New Ground Campaign and the Annual Campaign,
Lyric is fortunate to have Craig C. Martin, Partner and Chair
of Jenner & Block’s Litigation Department, as a valued member of its Board
of Directors, Nominating/
Governance, and Executive
Committees.
PATRICIA A. KENNEY and GREGORY J. O'LEARY
Pat Kenney and Greg O'Leary are longtime
subscribers and generous donors to Lyric, with a
particular passion for supporting the emerging artists
of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center.
Greg serves on the Ryan Opera Center Board on
its Fundraising Committee, and Greg and Pat have
cosponsored the season-culminating Rising Stars in
Concert for six consecutive years. Greg was recently
elected to the Lyric Board of Directors. Pat and Greg joined the Aria Society last
season with their generous Mainstage Singer Sponsorship of celebrated Ryan Opera
Center alumnus Matthew Polenzani in his appearances in
The Pearl Fishers
. Lyric
is grateful for their longstanding friendship. "We are thrilled to help Lyric Opera
and the Ryan Opera Center with their mission of providing world class opera and
training for singers, respectively. Every time we think they hit the high plateau, they
ascend to another."