
Board of Governors
Since its inception in 1970 by The Honorable C. William Verity, Jr., the Board of Governors has celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and supported the exploration of the American experience through theatre and education. Today, the Board of Governors comprises corporations and associations who support and advance the mission of Ford’s Theatre through a variety of activities, including production underwriting, education program underwriting and general operating support.
Executive Chairman’s Circle

Chevron
Karen Knutson
Member since 1980

General Dynamics
Phebe N. Novakovic
Member since 1996

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Shelly O’Neill Stoneman
Member since 2004
Chairman’s Circle

Boeing
Ziad Ojakli
Member since 2022

The Home Depot, Inc.
Heather Kennedy
Member since 2006

HII Mission Technologies
Andy Green
Member since 2023
Vice Chairman’s Circle

Altria Group
Phil Park
Member since 2008

BP America
Mary Streett
Member since 2004

Charter Communications
Rachel Welch
Member since 2014

ConocoPhillips
Andrew Lundquist
Member since 1989

KPMG LLP
Steven G. Barry
Member since 2007

Meta
Kevin Martin
Member since 2017

National Retail Federation
Matthew Shay
Member since 2016

Ovation
Charles Segars
Member since 2014

PwC
B.J. Agugliaro
Member since 2021

SHEIN
Kent Knutson
Member since 2024

Siemens Corporation
Brie N. Sachse
Member since 2004

United Airlines
Theresa Fariello
Member since 2018
President’s Circle

Bloomberg
Josh Eastright
Member since 2010

Southern Company
Bryan Anderson
Member since 2003

Visa Inc.
Robert Thomson III
Member since 2007
Vice President’s Circle

Alston & Bird LLP
Dennis Garris
Member since 2007

Exxon Mobil Corporation
Mimi Braniff
Member since 1978

Invesco
Andy Blocker
Member since 2019

Oracle
Josh Pitcock
Member since 2008

Phillips 66
Caroline Eliassen
Member since 2013

United Parcel Service
Laura Lane
Member since 2009
Director’s Circle

Albertsons Companies Inc.
Marie Sllya Dixon
Member since 2023

Alibaba Group
Mercy Du Beehler
Member since 2018

American Council of Life Insurers
Susan K. Neely
Member since 2015

American Petroleum Institute
Mike Sommers
Member since 2010

Bank of America
Larry Di Rita
Member since 1995

Best Buy
Parker Brugge
Member since 2009

Citi
Candida P. Wolff
Member since 2013

Comcast NBCUniversal
Mitch Rose
Member since 2004

CTIA
Kelly Cole
Member since 2017

Delta Air Lines Inc
Heather Wingate
Member since 2017

Eli Lilly and Company
Shawn O’Neail
Member since 2019

Ford Motor Company
Christopher Smith
Member since 2004

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Robert C. Jones
Member since 2022

Honeywell International
Jim Carroll
Member since 2024

Johnson & Johnson
Jane Adams
Member since 2017

Kekst CNC
Brian Bartlett
Member since 2023

Nareit Foundation
Catherine Barré
Member since 2016

National Association of Realtors
Shannon McGahn
Member since 2019

Nuclear Energy Institute
Michael Flannigan
Member since 2017

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
Robert S. Aiken
Member since 2002

Principal Foundation
Christopher D. Payne
Member since 2013

S&P Global
Darlene Bright
Member since 2018

Salt River Project
Renée Eastman
Member since 2013

Shell Oil Company
Brian P. Malnak
Member since 2005

Toyota Motor North America
Stephen J. Ciccone
Member since 2002

Tractor Supply Company
Noni L. Ellison
Member since 2021

Wells Fargo
Shawna Fix
Member since 2018