COLLEEN ACKERMAN
President
Former Mt. San Jacinto College, Adjunct Professor
An ACM Trustee since 2013. She has served as President for the past two years. Past responsibilities include Vice-President of ACM (2015-2017). She is the coordinator of Menifee's Got Talent and started The Crazy Hat Booth at Menifee's annual Independence Day celebration. Both events have turned out to be great fun for people of all ages. She also coordinates free dance classes throughout the year. She has lived in Menifee since 1991 and also serves as a Board Member of the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard. She is happy and grateful to be involved in an organization that provides residents of Menifee and the surrounding area many opportunities to enjoy both performing and visual art.
LINDA DENVER
Vice-President
Retired Educator
She is a Founder of Arts Council Menifee in 2010. She has served as Vice President for the past two years. In addition to being a Founder and Theater Arts Division Chair, she has also coordinated the annual Menifee Arts Showcase since 2011. She enjoys directing several murder mystery dinners over the past years. She has lived in Menifee since 1984 and was the Secretary for Menifee Valley Incorporation Committee that was a driving force for incorporation of the City of Menifee. As a retired educator, she has time to contribute to our community. Her other involvement in Menifee includes being the President of the Friends of the Sun City Library, Past-president and proud member of Rotary Club of Menifee and John Denver's wife. She believes the arts are the unifying force for the community and mankind.
MONICA REICHL
Secretary
Drama Instructor, Taquitz High School, Hemet Unified School District
Monica is a high school theater teacher by day and a stage actress by weekend, summer and every other chance she gets. She is an annual performer at the Ramona Bowl, acting in several parts, including the title lead in “Ramona”. Founder and board member of Vagabond Theatrical Group. She has been an ACM Trustee Since 2019 filling the rolls of Social Media Division Chair and Secretary from 2021-2024.
CHRISTOPHER CARNES
Treasurer
Retired Educator, Hemet Unified School District
Christopher has lived in Menifee for over 24 years and has taught all grades in most of the Menifee schools. He retired in 2022 as an 8th grade math teacher at Rancho Viejo MS in Hemet. He is an active volunteer throughout Menifee and is also on the Board of Directors for the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard. A past President of ACM, Treasurer and on the Board of Trustees since 2015.
MONICA J BURROLA-CARLI
Trustee
Teacher at Hillside Innovation Academy, Romoland School District
2023 was Monica's first year as a Trustee. As a child, she was exposed to the accordion, the piano, guitar, singing and dancing. She has performed onstage, music & theatre, music groups and church. She wants to make a difference to one person or to many people. Art, no matter the form, brings harmony, balance and enjoyment to the artist and to the beholder. She believes that learning to appreciate and support the arts is vital within any community, but especially ours!
MARY CARNES
Trustee
Retired, Dept of Defense, Armed Forces Radio & Television Service
Affiliate Relations Manager
Mary has been on the Board of Trustees of Arts Council Menifee since 2016 and served as Vice President in 2019 and 2020. She is also on the Board of the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard and an Ambassador for the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce. She maintains the ACM website, membership database and Gmail contact list of all members, designs handouts, creates programs for our events and monthly newsletters, and successfully managed the Menifee Art and Boutique from 2019-2022.
GREG CONTE
Trustee
Pro-Tools Post-Production professional
Producer, Recording Engineer, Composer, Arranger, Multi-instrumentalist
Author
Greg joined the Board of Trustees in 2023. He is a musician, composer, and music producer who has made his mark across film, TV, radio, theater, and the internet. Running his own studio, Greg has crafted music and sound post-production for all kinds of projects. As the guitarist and mastermind behind the blues/rock band Lookin' For Trouble, he writes, arranges, and produces all the music. The band has released three albums (with a fourth on the way) and earned a spot in the L.A. Blues Hall of Fame. Greg also composes for Desert View Records, balancing his love for the blues with a knack for creating music across genres from rock to orchestral compositions. And just for fun, he recently added “author” to his resume—because why not?
BOBBI FISHER
Trustee
Longtime volunteer and supporter of community organizations
Bobbi (Roberta to her close friends) is a very active volunteering throughout Menifee. Along with the Arts Council she spends many hours a week at the Community Cupboard. In March 2019 she was awarded Citizen of Menifee for her volunteer work. She has contributed in countless ways to all aspects of ACM and usually plays some role in any of the organization’s major shows and events. She has been active in everything from art show set-ups and tear-downs to ticket sales, and greeting patrons.
SUBODH GHIMIRE
Trustee
Contemporary Artist
Subodh joined our Board of Trustees in 2024. Subodh and his family have lived in Menifee since 2018 and very involved in the arts. Contemporary art is his passion and it is his hope to increase the awareness and visibility of the contemporary arts in Menifee.
NICOLE GREENBERG
Trustee
Interior Designer
Nicole is an active volunteer throughout Menifee Valley. As a Trustee her focus is on seeking opportunities to develop and expose local youth to the world of artistic expression. She enjoys introducing art to young children. She especially cherishes that magic moment when their minds realize the possibilities of creativity and accomplishment through color and composition. She was one of the favorite teachers at the Arts Council Menifee’s Summer Youth Art Institute, held at Quail Valley and Romoland Elementary Schools.
TONY REVERDITTO
Trustee
Journalist at Edge Media Network, Publisher at Tony On The Town
Event Producer at Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce
Entertainment and Food Writer at The Rage Monthly Magazine
Former Acting Teacher at Theatre of Arts Hollywood
2023 was Tony's first year as a Trustee. He has served as a member of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Sun City Coordinating Council, a graduate of the Inaugural Menifee Citizens Academy, and Menifee Citizen of the Month in February 2022. Tony is a freelance writer, performed in live theatre, film and television acting coach, producer, artistic director, choreographer and so much more.
DAWN SMITH
Trustee
Executive Director of the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard
In addition to a Trustee, President, Past President and one of the founders of ACM, Dawn is currently the Executive Director of the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard and an active member of the Rotary Club of Menifee.