All ages music hub for Milwaukee WI.

 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

hennessygroup.net

PROMISE BRUCE - Vice President

General Manager | WBSD 89.1 FM

DIMA POCHTAREV - Executive Director

Project Manager | Unifi Records

Board of Directors

MARY HINTZ - Treasurer

Hintz Giuffre CPAs, Shareholder

CHRISTOPHER LUDWIG - Secretary

Associate Principal Designer

www.kahlerslater.com

CLARA TRACEY

Music Teacher | MPS

ANDREW PARKER

Manderley Bed and Breakfast

bedandbreakfastmilwaukee.com

JARRETT ENGLISH

Senior Field Organizer / ACLU of Wisconsin

aclu-wi.org

KEYON BROWN

Attorney

HuschBlackwell.com

GEORGE MEYER

Director

www.kahlerslater.com

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