LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Schine On! is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by individuals who bring valuable expertise and leadership to our mission. Together, they contribute experience in historic preservation, performing arts management, nonprofit governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and financial stewardship.
United by a shared commitment to preserving Schine's Auburn Theatre, our leadership is focused on building a responsible, sustainable path toward restoring this historic landmark and returning it to the community.
BREE KISHMAN
Founder/Chair | Board of Directors
JAMES (JIM) OWEN
Treasurer | Board of Directors
TONY KISHMAN
Board of Directors
BRIAN D. FREY
Vice Chair/Secretary | Board of Directors
AMY KING
Board of Directors
BRANDON REDMOND
Board of Directors
MERRILL STEWART, CFRE
Development and Capital Campaign Consultant
CEO Marketing & Business Solutions, LLC
GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
Schine On!, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, having received its tax-exempt determination on September 15, 2026—88 years to the day after Schine's Auburn Theatre celebrated its grand opening.
Our Board of Directors operates under adopted bylaws and governance policies, providing oversight of the organization's strategic direction, financial stewardship, and long-term planning.
As we move through due diligence, feasibility studies, and the development of a capital campaign, we are committed to informed decision-making, responsible management, and transparency with the community we serve.
Schine On is registered with the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau, Registration No. 51-78-15