Our Team: Your Neighbors, Your Community

We are proud to call the Near West Side and surrounding areas of Milwaukee our home. Our board is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals—artists, parents, developers, and more—united by a shared vision to create a space where all artists can thrive.

The New State Board is entirely volunteer-driven. Each member dedicates their time, energy, and expertise to bring this vision to life because we believe in the power of community and the transformative potential of the arts.

Together, we're working to transform a historic space into a vibrant hub for creativity and expression. Your support fuels this mission and helps us provide opportunities for artists of all backgrounds to share their voices.

Thank you for joining us on this journey to turn history into a place where everyone belongs.

Meet The Team

John Hennessy

JOHN HENNESSY - President

Community Developer | Hennessy Group

PROMISE BRUCE - Vice President

General Manager | WBSD 89.1 FM

DIMA POCHTAREV - Executive Director

Project Manager | Unifi Records

Board of Directors

MARY HINTZ - Treasurer

Shareholder | Hintz Giuffre CPAs

CHRISTOPHER LUDWIG - Secretary

Associate Principal Designer | Kahler Slater

CLARA TRACEY

Music Teacher | MPS

ANDREW PARKER

Owner | Manderley Bed and Breakfast

JARRETT ENGLISH

Senior Field Organizer | ACLU of Wisconsin

KEYON BROWN

Attorney | Husch Blackwell

GEORGE MEYER

Director | Kahler Slater

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