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Executive Board

2012 - 2013 Executive Board

Steven Fisher - President

Steven Fisher is a Senior majoring in complex systems. He is excited to be serving on the executive board for a third year, now as President of the group. This year, Steven is focused on perpetuating a vision for the group of diversity, community engagement, ambassadorship, and internationalism. During his time on the board, Steven has worked on alumni engagement and sponsorship opportunities, diversity initiatives and the expansion of the hugely successful "Brothers in Song" program, and the completion of the 150th anniversary campaign. Outside of Glee Club, Steven is involved in leadership development initiatives on campus, is an avid golfer, and enjoys good music, food, and friends.

Raul Jimenez - Vice President

Raul is a senior studying clarinet performance and psychology. Originally from Venezuela and raised in Miami, Florida, Raul has quickly adapted to the beautiful Ann Arbor. He is excited to spend the year working with an enthusiatic and innovative executive board that he believes will make a lasting positive impact on the great student organization that is the Men's Glee Club. Outside of Glee Club, Raul enjoys good runs, spending time with family, and spending time with friends.

Chris Osborn - Parliamentarian

Chris Osborn is a junior studying Economics and Financial Mathematics. Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, Chris is excited to serve as Parliamentarian on this year's Executive Board. By reinforcing an open and inclusive environment, Chris hopes to strengthen bonds and camaraderie within the club. Outside of Club, Chris serves as treasurer for UM's Central Student Government, enjoys dancing and anything to do with tennis.

Ryan Upton - Alumni Relations Manager

Ryan Upton is a junior majoring in Movement Science within the School of Kinesiology. Originally from Los Angeles, Ryan now recognizes the frosty Ann Arbor as his home. He is thrilled to serve on the executive board and determined to foster relationships with Glee Club alumni, participate in the growth of the Glee Club’s Alumni Network, and contribute to initiatives within the organization. Outside of Glee Club, Ryan loves to watch sports, particularly Michigan football.

Matt Hill - Alumni Relations Manager Emeritus

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Matt Hill is a junior studying political science and history. Regardless of financial constraints, Matt is focused on providing access to the Glee Club’s student-led programs, such as the Brothers In Song and Male Vocal Arts Day, to populations in Michigan as well as nationally. Through "Tradition, Camaraderie, and Musical Excellence," Matt is excited to find new ways to engage Glee Club alumni through collaborations with the newly formed University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club Alumni Network. Outside of Glee Club, Matt is an avid Michigan sports fan.

Andrew Lumley - Business Manager

Andrew Lumley is a junior studying finance and expects to obtain a business administration degree as well as a minor in applied statistics. In his second year with the club, Andrew is excited and honored to be a part of the executive board and serve the Glee Club through managing its finances. Andrew grew up with three brothers and a pet chinchilla locally in Novi, Michigan, where he also discovered his love of singing in the shower. In his free time, Andrew enjoys playing soccer, water sports, and playing N64 Super Smash Brothers.

Brian VanTimmeren - Business Manager Emeritus

Brian VanTimmeren is a senior studying Screen Arts and Cultures as well as a minor in Mathematics. Brian is from Jenison, Michigan (which is located just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan) where he graduated from Jenison High School. Brian joined the Glee Club his freshmen year and last year was the Ticket Manager. After working with the business team, he was given the position of Assistant Business Manager. Along with being on the Executive Committee, Brian enjoys singing for tailgates before football games and cheering on the Michigan Womens Water Polo team. Besides Glee Club, Brian enjoys watching movies, water sports, and horse-back riding.

Raymond Strobel - Operations Manager

Raymond Strobel is a junior concentrating in Chemistry, and is enthusiastic to serve on the executive board as Operations Manager. Ray is focused on ensuring a smooth year of performance and travel for the Club, and plans to bring greater innovative thinking to the position. He is supported by an excellent staff of junior managers. Outside of Glee Club, Ray is a researcher in the Sanford lab, and relishes laughing with friends and indulging his thirst for knowledge.

Rob Bisel - Public Relations Manager

Rob Bisel is a junior majoring in Sound Engineering and Performing Arts Technology. Hailing from Moraga, California, Rob relocated to Ann Arbor two years ago and has never looked back (except for days when the temperature is below zero degrees). Rob is committed to the development of current Glee Club initiatives, as well as the creation of new methods of engaging local communities, including the hugely successful Michigan Men’s Glee Club Campus Day. Outside of Glee Club, Rob enjoys producing and engineering records, building microphones, and constantly bragging about the recent successes of the San Francisco Giants and 49er’s.

Eugene Rogers - Director

Dr. Eugene Rogers is the Associate Director of Choirs at the University of Michigan, where he teaches undergraduate conducting and conducts the Men's Glee Club and the University Choir. His past appointments include Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois, and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Children's Choir). At Macalester College, where he served as Director of Choral Activities, Rogers commissioned and premiered numerous new works and began the Songs of the Earth (World Music) Concert Series.

Professor Rogers has appeared as guest conductor, adjudicator and lecturer in over fifteen states as well as Canada, Singapore, England, Portugal, Hong Kong and Italy. Recently, he was one of three featured conductors and lecturers for Singapore's Ministry Branch of Education Inaugural World Youth Choir Festival for Secondary and Junior College students and directors. His guest appearances include: the Westminster Chamber Choir, Florence, Italy and Princeton, New Jersey; Choral Music Experience, London, England; the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia High Schools Biennial Music Festival, Singapore; the Oklahoma State University Choral Festival, Stillwater, Oklahoma; the Florida ACDA High School Mixed Honor Choir, the Salem, Oregon All-City Honor Choir; the Virginia Music Educators Association District X SATB High School Festival Chorus; the Alabama Middle School All-State Choir; the Illinois ACDA Summer Conference; and the American Choral Directors Association North Central Division Middle School Honor Choir. Upcoming engagements include Chorus America San Francisco Conference, 2012 Oregon All-State Mixed Choir, Vocalizze Youth Program in Lisbon and Cape Verde Islands, and the British Columbia Honor Choir.

As a singer, Rogers has performed with the World Youth Choir, The Portland Symphonic Choir, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale and the May Festival Chorus in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recently, he traveled to and studied the choral traditions of East Africa (Tanzania), and published three editions of Tanzanian Choral Music under the Hal Leonard World Music Series.

In addition to his duties as a conductor, teacher and singer, Dr. Rogers serves on the board of the American Composers Forum, Early Music America, IMUKA, LLC and is the Artistic Director of the Disneyland Hong Kong Winter Choral Festival.