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BDPA offers young men and women between the ages of 7 and 25 high quality educational and performance experiences in the areas of musical and dance performance. Founded in 1957, BDPA’s objective is to develop personal character through challenging physical, emotional, mental, and social activities while promoting the values of dedication, hard work, and commitment to a team effort. Over 450 young people currently participate in BDPA programs, and over 8,000 young people, in 2,000 families, have been served by the BDPA organization since 1957.

Lainey Braatz	Office	Director of Operations
Christine Clayton Fisher	Office	Travel Coordinator
Claudia Erne	Office	Development Coordinator
Brandon Gedalje	Office	Director of Social Media Marketing
David Gibbs	Office	Senior Executive Advisor
Shawn Griddine	Office	Inventory Manager
Cynthia Houston	Office	Bingo Pleasanton Manager
Elizabeth Howard	Office	Bingo Operations Manager
Lucky Kalanges	Office	Director of Bingo
Pep Manning	Office	Transportation Manager
Terry Maurer	Office	Director of Transportation
Phen Pedron	Office	Product Manager
Nathan Reppert	Office	Bingo Suisun Manager
Kathy Serksnis	Office	Chief Operating Officer
Michael Stone	Office	Chief Operating Officer
Jim Verrett	Office	Chief Executive Officer
Susie Ferreira	Office	Special Operations & Event Manager
Jeff McNurlan	Office	Corporate and Grant Manager
Michael Zapanta	Office	Director of Filmed Media & Content
Rick Valenzuela	Office	Director of Education Events, Partner Relations and BDI

2024 BDWinds Staff

Katelyn Matson	Office	Ensemble Manager
Diane Maltester	Conductor	Conductor Emeritus
Kaitlin Bove	Conductor	Artistic Director and Conductor
Sohrab Bazargannia	Percussion	Percussion Coach