The South Sound Blues Association runs with an all-volunteer Board and membership volunteers. If you’re interested in becoming a board member, chairing a committee or volunteering with SSBA in another capacity we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with SSBA to share your interests and qualifications. e-mail to: member@southsoundblues.org
Board Officers 2023-2024
Andy John Pasilis, President
Kevin Cummings, Vice President
Treasurer-LeiAnne Sparhawk
Secretary – Susan Anderson
Board of Directors
Chris Cootsona, Director at Large
Michele McDanel, Director at Large
Patricia Johanson, Director at Large
Jane Henderson, Director at Large (Founding member 2005)
Mark Hurwitz, Director at Large
Dominick Veiga, Director at Large
Randy Bostrom, Director at Large
Standing Committees
The President by default is on all committees except Elections/Nominating
Elections/Nominating – Ilona Berzups/Randy Bostrom/Patti Johanson
Events – Mark Hurwitz
Finance/Annual Audit – Dawne Swanson- CMA
Marketing/Fundraising – Kevin Cummings/Michele McDanel/Randy Bostrom
Membership – Pattie Johanson
Merchandise -Open, Committee- Randy Bostrom
Newsletter – Kevin Cummings-(editor)/Michele McDanel
Photography/Videography – Ilona Berzups
Website/Social Media – Ilona Berzups/
Media Advisor – Chris Cootsona – SSBA Soundcloud coordinator
Budget – Dominick Veiga/LeiAnn Sparhawk
Volunteer – open
BSCPD-Kevin Cummings, Mike Witmer, Jane Henderson
SSBA Board Meetings
SSBA board meetings are usually held on the 3rd Monday of the month, with holiday and travel exceptions. Meeting locations and dates are subject to change. Currently the meetings take place via Zoom.
SSBA members in good standing are welcome to attend as observers. There is a limit of ten members per board meeting with limited participation. Interested members must notify the SSBA President in advance to confirm time/location and to make sure space is available. e-mail to: info@southsoundblues.org