Our Team

Our Staff

Jonathan Grimes

President & CEO
I grew up in a musical family, started playing drums at age 7 and performed with my father's trio at the age of 8. Now I play with the local cover band The Mixed Nuts and freelance as a jazz drummer.
jgrimes@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 236
Luke St. John McKnight

Chief Operations Officer
Creativity takes courage.
lmcknight@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext 222
Lundyn Herring

Director of Visual Arts
Your art matters.
lherring@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 234
Chris Adams

Director of Technical Operations
I am extremely fortunate that I get to work in the Arts. For some people it is a hobby; for me it is my passion.
cadams@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 233
Mike Esneault

Director of Arts In Education
“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” - Albert Einstein
mesneault@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 229
Brianna Jeansonne

Director of Grants & Community Engagement
The arts are a mirror reflecting the human experience, helping us understand ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. They ignite empathy, creativity, and wonder.
bjeansonne@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 209
Lindi Spalatin, CFRE

Director of Development & Philanthropy

Art is everywhere. I connect its power with those who see its potential. Fueled by scotch, cheese, and a never-ending curiosity for learning, I am passionate about leaving things better than I found them.
lspalatin@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 206
Claire Kittell

Administrative Officer
“Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” - Babe Ruth
ckittell@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 205
Mike Weary

Artist in Residence and Artist Liaison
mweary@artsbr.org
225.344.8558 ext. 227

Board of Directors

Todd Sterling
Immediate Past Chair
Alpha Media & Public Relations

Creston Pickell
Secretary
JP Morgan Private Bank

Deidre Deculus Robert
Executive Committee
Office of Secretary, Department of Transportation & Development

Scott D. Chenevert
Chair
Fishman Haygood

James Mack
Treasurer
City-Parish Employees Retirement System

Jennifer Tormo Alvarez
Executive Committee
225 Magazine, Editor

Morgan Almeida
Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Heather Kleinpeter
Bonton Associates

Micheline Millender
City-Parish, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Task Force

Robert M. Stuart III
Hancock Whitney Bank

Sabrina Galloway
Galloway Group, LLC

Michael Nelms
The W Group With Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge

Courtney M. Scott
Office of Mayor-President

Brace “Trey” Godfrey III
Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Amanda Spain
Baker Donelson Baton Rouge

Sherri McConnell
Creative Industry Policy Advisor

Maddy Rabalais
Butler Snow

Candy Wright
Vice Chair
EisnerAmper

Dai Nguyen
Executive Committee
Shell Chemical Company, Geismar USGC

Bubba Willis
L’Auberge Baton Rouge

Leah Marchand
Marketing Coach and Artist

Robyn Merrick
Executive Committee
Southern University

Adam Beary
Bear Process Safety

J. Patrick Mulhearn
Mulhearn & Associates

Lauren Tarver
Jones Walker LLP

The term of office for members of the Board of Directors is three (3) years, with approximately one-third of the Board rotating off each year. Members are eligible for re-election to another term on the Board, but no member shall serve more than six (6) consecutive years without at least one year off the Board prior to renewed service. The immediate Past Chair of the Board of the Corporation shall serve on the Board of Directors for a least one year following his or her term as Chair of the Board.

Art in Public Places Advisory Committee

Alcibiades Tsolakis
Design Professional

April Baham
Artist Professional

Eric Dexter
Business Community Member

Iboro Udoh
City Parish Representative

Art in Public Places Advisory Committee (APPAC) established by Ordinance 9390 of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regulates the placement of monuments, works of art, and commemorative installations on public property under the jurisdiction of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge.

The ordinance establishes administration of the program by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, membership of the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee, its duties, and functions in conjunction with the Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge and related matters.