Festival Appoints New Honorary Life Trustees, Board Members
COOPERSTOWN—The Glimmerglass Festival has announced the appointment of Robert Nelson and Van Broughton Ramsey as the company’s newest Life Trustees. This change to the organization’s leadership was formalized during the organization’s April board meeting, which also welcomed two new Trustees, Georg O. Budenbender and Tim Lord.
Nelson, who served as chair of The Glimmerglass Festival Board of Trustees from 2019-2023, brings a wealth of experience to his new role as a Life Trustee, officials said. He is a former real estate developer and served as the vice president and chief financial officer of Michael Novarese, Inc. early in his career, as well as museum director for The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising from 1999-2008. Throughout his four-year tenure as chair, Nelson showcased exceptional leadership during particularly challenging years for the company. According to a press release, “His unwavering dedication was evident as he invested countless hours collaborating with staff to navigate the unprecedented global pandemic, including staging the innovative 2021 ‘Glimmerglass on the Grass’ season. Among Nelson’s many achievements as chair was leading the successful search for current Artistic and General Director Rob Ainsley.
