Our Team

Board of Directors

Jae Winter

President & Executive Director

  • Jae is a passionate advocate for music and a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in banking and lending. Drawing from a deep understanding of financial systems, Jae has embarked on a mission to break down barriers and bring the transformative power of music to all. As the founder of "If Not for Music," Jae is dedicated to expanding access to diverse musical experiences for individuals facing economic challenges. Through innovative programs, collaborations, and community initiatives, Jae envisions a harmonious world where everyone can embrace the beauty, rhythm, and healing potential of music, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Roger Mustalish

Chair of Board of Directors

  • Roger is Professor Emeritus at West Chester University and Adjunct Professor at Wilmington University. He has over 30 years of experience with programming and fundraising in the nonprofit arena as Past President and current Vice President of the ACEER Foundation. His current musical interests include playing classical guitar, bluegrass, and the piano. Roger notes, “Music lets me be a time traveler. Transporting me back to a time and place expressed by the composer and reflecting their world.”

Lynn Korsan

Secretary

  • Lynn has a degree in Biology from Rollins College. She is the proud mother of three and the grandmother of two. Her family likes to call her a “professional volunteer.” Lynn has been on various Boards, including a pre-school and a senior living facility. She has volunteered with several community theater groups, her children’s music departments, food banks, church communities, and Big Brother/Big Sister. Lynn strongly believes that music education is vital to the development of a well-rounded child. It not only stimulates their brain, but also teaches discipline, time management, and how to work well with others, while instilling  a love of the Arts.

Bud Jackson

Treasurer

  • Albert ”Bud” Jackson is a Commercial Banker. He has been in the financial services industry for over 35 years. He was on the board of the West Chester Area Senior Center for the last 6 years. He served on the board, executive committee and finance committee. His children were very involved with music. Band at Downingtown West High School was a major part of his daughter’s dealing with daily high school stress. Two of his wife’s family were professional musicians recording several albums.

Jon Cox

Board Member

  • Jon is President of the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER) and Assistant Professor of Art and Design at the University of Delaware.  As a parent of a talented 11-year-old, whose musical passions include the viola and dance, Jon says, “Music has had a transformative influence on my son, giving him vivid ways to express himself.  It has clearly benefited his growth and development.”

Team Members

Terri Shadle

Graphic Designer

  • Terri is a Graphic Designer and Photographer working and living in south central Pennsylvania. She has over 10 years of experience, specializing in: Design for Digital Platforms, Photography and Video Production, 2D Animation, Editorial and Layout and Identity and Branding.

    Shadle Studio

Ashley Lezniewicz

Bookkeeper

  • Ashley grew up enjoying the beaches and sunshine of the Treasure Coast. She earned her Master’s in Accounting with a concentration in Tax at Stetson University. A licensed CPA, she has extensive bookkeeping experience in a variety of industries and enjoys helping clients bring order to their financial management systems.

    Outside the office, Ashley can be found running or reading. She also enjoys baking and spending time with her husband and four children.

Interns

Billy Jirak

West Chester University
Spring 2024

Devin Heath

West Chester University
Spring 2024

President’s Advisory Council

  • Michele Anstine, Executive Director, Delaware Humanities, Wilmington, DE

  • Timothy Blair, Ph.D., President, Board of Directors, Kennett Symphony, Kennett Square, PA

  • Kathleen Boyer, Middle school teacher and Music Curriculum Coordinator, Springfield School District, Springfield, PA

  • Bruce Donohoe, Jazz promoter and event planner, West Chester, PA

  • Ellen Donohoe, Fundraising consultant, West Chester, PA

  • Michael J. Elkins, Senior IT Risk Advisor, The Vanguard Group, Malvern, PA

  • Benjamin Green, Owner, Greensleeves Music, West Chester, PA

  • Tricia Griffin, Ethicist, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands

  • Christopher Hanning, Ph.D., Dean, Wells School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, PA

  • Edward Lordan, Ph.D., Strategic planning and marketing, Department of Communication and Media, West Chester University, West Chester, PA

  • Dave Mattock, Owner, Mattock School of Music, Chadds Ford, PA

  • Patrick C. O’Donnell, Attorney, Gawthrop-Greenwood, West Chester, PA