Our Team
Board of Directors
Jae Winter
President & Executive Director
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Dave Mattock
Board Member
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Dave Mattock is a professional piano, organ and keyboard player in Chadds Ford, PA. He divides his time between running the Mattock School of Music, performing, and teaching.
Dave is a member of the faculty at Camden County College and University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches piano, theory, music history, music business, jazz ensembles and introductory music classes.
His recording career consists of four full length jazz albums under his own name, dozens of recordings as a sideman, and composition credits for TV.
Dave can also be found freelancing around Philadelphia as a solo pianist, and in various jazz ensembles, bands, and studio recordings.
Dave received his Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance from Temple University, and his Masters in Jazz History and Research at Rutgers University.
Dave has been a board member of the Kennett Flash since 2017, and the President of the board since 2020.
In 2022, Dave was a cofounder of the annual Kennett Jazz Festival, and continues to serve on the board.
Steve Rhoads
Board Member
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Steve Rhoads is a partner in the West Chester law firm of MacMain Leinhauser PC with a focus on municipal defense litigation.
He is also an active singer/songwriter who performs in local restaurants, senior living facilities and public events in the West Chester area.
Along with his musical partner of some 50 years, Steve produced an album of original music entitled “Mayfield & Rhoads.”
During the early 70’s folk scene, Steve started a local coffeehouse to promote live acoustic music and continues his passion for encouraging younger musicians to engage in live performances.
Team Members
Terri Shadle
Graphic Designer
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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.
Ashley Lezniewicz
Bookkeeper
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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.
Previous Interns
President’s Advisory Council
Liliana Guzman, Site Administrator, Garage Community and Youth Center, Kennett Square, PA
Christopher Hanning, Ph.D., Dean, Wells School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Joseph Kenney, pianist and teacher, Phoenixville, PA
Wilson Lambert, Educator, Coatesville Area School District, 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
Mark Oppenlander, guitarist and teacher, West Chester, PA
Jonathan Ragonese, Director of Jazz Studies, Wells School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Eun Sil Suh, Ph.D., Music Therapy Director, Wells School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Jessica Smith, Owner, EarthSong Music, Spring City, PA
Randy Stone, Entrepreneur, West Chester, PA
Michele Anstine, Executive Director, Delaware Humanities, Wilmington, DE
Devin Arne, DMA, Wells School of Music, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
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
Ronald DiSabatino, Constellation Energy, Kennett Square, PA
Bruce Donohoe, Jazz promoter and event planner, West Chester, PA
Ellen Donohoe, Fundraising consultant, West Chester, PA
Len Doyle, Owner, Taylor's Music Store and Studios, West Chester, PA
Benjamin Green, Owner, Greensleeves Music, West Chester, PA
Tricia Griffin, Ethicist, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands
Amadeo Gomez, Music Program Director, Garage Community and Youth Center, Kennett Square, PA