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 - 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
Hintz Giuffre CPAs, Shareholder
CHRISTOPHER LUDWIG - Secretary
Associate Principal Designer
CLARA TRACEY
Music Teacher | MPS
ANDREW PARKER
Manderley Bed and Breakfast
JARRETT ENGLISH
Senior Field Organizer / ACLU of Wisconsin
KEYON BROWN
Attorney
GEORGE MEYER
Director