The Young Americans, Inc. Meet Organizational Growth With Board Member Changes
Industry: Non Profit & Charity
Michigan, United States (PRUnderground) September 28th, 2017
The Young Americans Inc., leading performing arts non-profit based in Southern California, announced today the appointment of William (Bill) Demmer to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Other Board changes include the resignation of Susie Johnson as a 30-year board member and Cameron D. Coy 25 year board member and treasurer. Susie Johnson will now serve full-time on staff, as Director of Michigan Projects and Cameron Coy will remain full-time staff as Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Demmer received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He currently serves as CEO of Demmer Holdings, a group of companies located in Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Colorado, and Mexico. All companies produce complex metal components for the aerospace, chemical and computer industries. Mr. Demmer is also President and CEO of Demmer Properties, Airport Realty, Demmer Engineering and River Caddis Development, LLC. The combined companies employ over 1,200 people.
Based in northern Michigan, the Demmer family is a long-time supporter of The Young Americans and several generations now hold an incredible fondness for the organization and its cast members. “Having been inspired by the Young Americans for over 40 years I am thrilled to be a part of their future.” Says Demmer. It’s such an exciting time for them as an organization and I’m honored to help any way I can.”
Bill Demmer will join, Phil Lisle (President), Drew McGarity (Treasurer and Secretary), Vanessa Brown, Mindy Broadley, Dan Bower and William Kerry as members of the Board.
“We are so grateful to both Susie and Cameron for their years of dedicated service both as board members and steadfast supporters of our organization,” comments Phil Lisle, Board President of The Young Americans. In the same regard, we are very honored that Mr. Demmer will be joining our board. His leadership and visionary skills are extraordinary and his involvement will help shape the future of The Young Americans during this time of rapid growth.”
About The Young Americans
Founded in 1962, in Hollywood, California and known as the world’s first show choir, this nonprofit performance and music education group utilize music as a tool to inspire youth and audiences all across the world. From their early days of performing with legends such as Andy Williams, Ed Sullivan, and Bing Crosby to their current “‘Turn Up The Music” International Music Outreach Tours, which include 360+ shows each year across 30 countries, The Young Americans remains the pinnacle of excellence in both music and dance performance.
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About The Young Americans
The Young Americans is non-profit dedicated to the promotion of understanding and goodwill among people throughout the world through music, dance, performance, music education and cultural interaction among student members and their audience
