Opera North has announced that Lisa Morrison has joined the organization as their new marketing manager, with responsibility for all marketing, communications and social media activities. In addition, William Koppenheffer recently joined Opera North’s board of trustees.
A recent arrival to the Upper Valley, Ms. Morrison, of Reading, VT, comes to Opera North with a wealth of non-profit and marketing experience. For the last 10 years, she ran a marketing consulting business focused on developing business and marketing strategies, working primarily with sport-related non-profits and small businesses, including several national sport organizations (U.S. Eventing Association and Equine Canada). Previously, she worked as Marketing Manager for three of Canada’s largest software companies (Fulcrum Technologies, now OpenText; JetForm, now Adobe Systems; and Cognos, now IBM). Ms. Morrison has a BA in Marketing from Stephens College (Columbia, MO) and an MBA from the University of Ottawa (Ottawa, ON).
Mr. Koppenheffer is long-time Upper Valley resident (Lebanon, NH) and Opera North supporter, who recently retired after 36 years of practicing law. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College (B.A. ’73) and Boston College (J.D. ’79). In addition to serving on Opera North’s 10-member Board of Trustees, he volunteers his time with Shaker Bridge Theatre, Lebanon Public Libraries Foundation, Lebanon Zoning Board of Adjustment and Lebanon Rotary Club, where he is currently Secretary.
Opera North is the only full-time professional opera company serving the tri-state region of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Founded in 1982 and based in Lebanon, NH, Opera North stages three operas each summer, which typically include a traditional opera, an American opera, and a classic musical theatre production. Opera North’s Resident Artist program provides up-and-coming opera performers with experience and education to further their careers.