Philadelphia Folksong Society Board of Directors and Board Meeting Schedule 2025
Board Meeting Dates 2025
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
May 28
June 25
July 23
August – Meet the BoD @ at Fest
September 17
October 22
December 10
Watch the Board Meetings on Zoom and watch Recorded Meetings on YouTube:
Click here to JOIN the Board Meeting on Zoom at 7pm:
Meeting ID: 810 6653 1029
Passcode: 529493
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Watch recordings of the Board Meetings on the PFS YouTube channel.
Father and Son photo by Barry Sagotsky
Philadelphia Folksong Society Board of Directors 2024
Miles Thompson – President
Miles Thompson – Retiring
Eric Ring – Vice President
Eric Ring – Vice President
Wendy Fuhr – Secretary
Wendy Fuhr – Retired
Eric Robbins – Treasurer
Eric Robbins – Treasurer
George Ehrgott – Director
George Ehrgott – Retiring
Rob Kutzik – Director
Rob Kutzik – Director
Jess Hull Meyers – Director
Jess Hull Meyers – Retiring
Upcoming Board of Directors, 2025
Eric Ring, Vice President
Eric is an attorney who practices in tax law, business law, and probate. He is a graduate of Temple University Law School and has a Masters’ in tax law (JD/LLM). He has volunteered at PFF for over 20 years. He is one of the authors of the “Smiling Banjo” book, “A photographic history of 50 years of the Philadelphia Folk Festival.” Eric is also an accomplished photographer.
Eric Robbins, Treasurer
Eric is a CPA with over 25 years’ experience auditing not-for-profit organizations. He advises BODs on accounting, tax issues, govt. regulations, and effective controls over financial reporting. Eric is Treasurer of PFS, heads up the Finance Committee, and has volunteered for and attended PFF for over 30 years.
Rob Lincoln Kutzik, Director
Rob is the Director of Donor Relations at a NJ nonprofit. He has more than 30 years’ experience with nonprofits; nonprofit management, fundraising, marketing and sales, program development and education. He is a prolific songwriter, accomplished musician, co-chairs PASA, and is active with PFS/MAC. He has attended 40+ Fests, performed, and runs the PFS Open Mics.
Lisa Chosed, Director
An experienced higher education administrator, Lisa serves as Director of the office of Academic Affairs for a university. Over the last 19 years, she has held a variety of roles in higher education. A member of PFS since 2015, she is also a singer-songwriter, performer, and photographer with experience in organizing, booking, and hosting music and arts events.
Kate Gaffney, Director
Singer-songwriter and Penn State graduate, Kate recently moved home after nearly 20 years in NorCal. With 20+ years in the folk and Americana scenes, she’s built a trusted music network across the country. With strong communication skills and with expertise in music production, artist development, and grass-roots promotions, Kate is eager to listen and learn from our musicians, volunteers, and attendees to strengthen our beloved Philly Folk community.
Joe Henderson, Director
Joe has attended Fest for more than 30 years. He is an entrepreneurial executive, starting companies and fixing broken ones. He is working to secure major sponsorships for PFF, working to draw younger audiences, and to improve sponsorships. He is a Certified Management Consultant with expertise in grant administration, strategic planning, and nonprofit administration.
Mary Ann Volk, Director
Mary Ann has been a Fest volunteer and Chairman of Central Control for over 40 years. She worked at TSA as a training specialist, managing employee databases, interviewing job applicants, and creating training plans. She has written grants for nonprofits. She worked for a local television station writing press releases and was an assistant for a locally produced morning show.