Executive Committee
Andrew Allen
Board Position: President
NASA Member Since: 2000
University / Organization: Georgia College & State University
What I Love About NASA:
I love NASA for its ability to bring together all those who adore the saxophone. Everyone who holds membership in the Alliance has a wonderful thing in common: We all cherish the greatest instrument on Earth. As a group, we can share information, research, pedagogical ideas, music, and so much more! Since I was fourteen, NASA has been my entrée into the entire world of our great instrument.
Kim Goddard Loeffert
Board Position: Immediate Past President
NASA Member Since: 2001
University / Organization: Virginia Tech
Myles Boothroyd
Board Position: President-Elect
NASA Member Since: 2009
University / Organization: University of Oklahoma
What I Love About NASA:
I am grateful for the sense of community and collaboration that NASA provides for those who love the saxophone. NASA brings people together, expands the possibilities of our instrument, and creates a forum for new ideas, music, teaching, and connection to strengthen what we do on a daily basis. I am honored to serve an organization that celebrates evolution and continual growth so that we can effectively serve our membership into the coming decades.
Nathan Mertens
Board Position: Treasurer
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: University of Colorado Boulder
What I Love About NASA:
Throughout my journey, NASA has continued to inspire, rejuvenate, and challenge me as a musician and person. I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of such an amazing community of saxophonists who support each other, music, and the instrument.
Jordan VanHemert
Board Position: Secretary
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: Northeastern State University
What I Love About NASA:
Being a member of NASA has allowed me to draw widespread inspiration from interacting with performers, pedagogues, and students. I greatly appreciate being able to serve the organization and create new opportunities for growth to serve our community.
Gene Smith
Board Position: Jazz Coordinator
NASA Member Since: 2011
University / Organization: GSO Jazz LLC, Jackson State University
What I Love About NASA:
I love being an advocate for the saxophone. I also cherish the opportunity to help guide NASA towards greater sustainability so the organization can be funded into perpetuity.
Adrianne Honnold
Board Position: Director of Scholarly Initiatives
University / Organization: Lewis University
Appointed Officers
Andrew Allen
Position: Saxophone Symposium Assistant Editor
NASA Member Since: 2000
University / Organization: Georgia College & State University
What I Love About NASA:
I love NASA for its ability to bring together all those who adore the saxophone. Everyone who holds membership in the Alliance has a wonderful thing in common: We all cherish the greatest instrument on Earth. As a group, we can share information, research, pedagogical ideas, music, and so much more! Since I was fourteen, NASA has been my entrée into the entire world of our great instrument.
Kurt Bertels
Position: Saxophone Symposium Primary Reviewer
NASA Member Since: 2017
University / Organization: Utrecht University (Netherlands) + Lemmensinstituut (Belgium)
Kyle Jones
Position: Marketing Director
University / Organization: University of Memphis
Austin McFarland
Position: Marketing Admin
NASA Member Since: 2017
University / Organization: Northwest Arkansas Community College / New Works Project
What I Love About NASA:
I love the collaboration and camaraderie that NASA provides to the saxophone community. NASA provides so many opportunities for saxophonists of all ages to come together, learn, and grow as more than just musicians that share a love of the saxophone.
Alexia McLean
Position: Social Media Outreach
NASA Member Since: 2019
University / Organization: Dickinson Independent School District
What I Love About NASA:
I treasure the community and friendships that NASA has given me. Not only has NASA a brought exceptional opportunities of the saxophone, it has also enhanced comradery amongst amazing individuals
Uday Singh
Position: Saxophone Symposium Primary Reviewer
NASA Member Since: 2017
University / Organization: Eastman School of Music
What I Love About NASA:
The spirit of collaboration and community has always been my favorite part of NASA. Everything that NASA does, from conferences to publications, reflects the shared goal of the saxophone world to bring our beloved instrument to prominence. As a member of this community it is easy to find inspiration to continue work on this important project.
Bobbi Thompson
Position: Saxophone Symposium Interim Editor
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: University of Western Ontario
What I Love About NASA:
I love the friendships that are cultivated through NASA! Our conferences are an opportunity for members to meet new people, listen, encourage, and learn from each other's creative activities. Our community inspires new projects, and we work collaboratively to help support and realise the potential of our artistic pursuits as saxophonists.
Matt Younglove
Position: Membership Director
NASA Member Since: 2009
University / Organization: Tennessee Technological University
What I Love About NASA:
I am grateful for the many years of devoted work and passion that the NASA community gives to our exceptional instrument. Our community of performers, teachers, scholars, students, amateurs, creatives, and enthusiasts is an amazing and supportive group from diverse backgrounds and with unique perspectives.Regional Directors
Vanessa Sielert
Position: Region 1 Director (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, AK)
University / Organization: The University of Idaho
Lindsey O'Connor
Position: Region 2 Director (CA, NV, UT, AZ, CO, NM, HI)
NASA Member Since: 2009
University / Organization: College of Southern Nevada
Ann Bradfield
Position: Region 3 Director (ND, SD, NE, MN, IA)
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: University of Northern Iowa
Jonathan Nichol
Position: Region 4 Director (KS, OK, MO, AR, TX)
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: University of Oklahoma / Director of the School of Music and Professor of Saxophone
Nicki Roman
Position: Region 5 Director (WI, IL, IN, OH, MI)
NASA Member Since: 2010
University / Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Adam Estes
Position: Region 6 Director (LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, PR)
NASA Member Since: 2011
University / Organization: The University of Mississippi, Associate Professor of Saxophone and Bassoon
What I Love About NASA:
I've always enjoyed the community-building that comes from our annual conferences. For the past 20 years, I have attended these events, and in addition to the sharing of ideas, teachings, and performances, meeting others and establishing relationships in our field has always been my favorite aspect of NASA.
Ian Jeffress
Position: Region 7 Director (KY, TN, VA, NC, SC, MD, DE, DC)
NASA Member Since: 1985
University / Organization: Western Carolina University
David Stambler
Position: Region 8 Director (NY, PA, NJ, WV, CT, MA, RI, VT, ME, NH)
NASA Member Since: 1987
University / Organization: Penn State School of Music, Professor of Saxophone
What I Love About NASA:
NASA is a community of saxophone artists, scholars, and enthusiasts from whom we all continue to learn. We serve each other as a great resource for repertoire, pedagogy, and performance activity, and we constantly remind each other of the ever-evolving standards of excellence.
Jennifer Tenford
Position: Region 9 Director (BC, AB, SK, MB, YT, NT, NU)
University / Organization: University of Regina
Bobbi Thompson
Position: Region 10 Director (QC, NL, NB, NS, PE, ON)
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: University of Western Ontario
What I Love About NASA:
I love the friendships that are cultivated through NASA! Our conferences are an opportunity for members to meet new people, listen, encourage, and learn from each other's creative activities. Our community inspires new projects, and we work collaboratively to help support and realise the potential of our artistic pursuits as saxophonists.Committee Chairs
Myles Boothroyd
Position: mboothro@uwsp.edu
NASA Member Since: 2009
University / Organization: University of Oklahoma
What I Love About NASA:
I am grateful for the sense of community and collaboration that NASA provides for those who love the saxophone. NASA brings people together, expands the possibilities of our instrument, and creates a forum for new ideas, music, teaching, and connection to strengthen what we do on a daily basis. I am honored to serve an organization that celebrates evolution and continual growth so that we can effectively serve our membership into the coming decades.
Kyle Hutchins
Position: Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility Co-Chair
NASA Member Since: 2008
University / Organization: Virginia Tech
What I Love About NASA:
The ability to connect with other saxophonists around the country and share the music we are passionate about.
Heidi Radtke
Position: Committee for Gender Equity Co-Chair
NASA Member Since: 2019
University / Organization: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Cecily Terhune
Position: Committee for Gender Equity Co-Chair
NASA Member Since: 2013
University / Organization: Freelance Musician
What I Love About NASA:
I love the camaraderie and shared passion for musicianship and innovation.
Kendra Wheeler
Position: Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility Co-Chair
NASA Member Since: 2015
University / Organization: Louisiana State University