EXECUTIVE GROUP
Norman S. Easterbrook, Executive Director
Norm Easterbrook joined RiverCenter in September 2015. Since 2004, Norm served as the Director of the Ford Center at the University of Mississippi. Norm has extensive experience in arts management and administration in both the public and private sectors having worked in the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for several years and in the private sector with the Imperial Theatre in Augusta, Georgia and the Rylander Theatre in Americus, Georgia. Norm has been recognized for his contributions to the field by the Florida Professional Theatre Association, Florida Secretary of State, the Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, and the Georgia Theatre Conference. He has directed and performed professionally in numerous film, video and stage productions. He graduated from the Ithaca College School of Theatre and Florida State University where he studied acting and dramatic theory. He is delighted to join the Columbus community with his wife Margo.
Jim Rutland, Director of Programming
Jim Rutland is a Columbus native who spent 20 years in New York City performing and working in the entertainment industry. Highlights of that time include an appearance in the feature film Philadelphia and concerts at Carnegie Hall and on HBO. Jim returned to Columbus in 2002 in conjunction with RiverCenter’s grand opening and is extremely happy to be home and working at RiverCenter.
Carrie Corbett, Director of Marketing
Carrie Corbett, Director of Marketing, brings a lifelong passion for the arts to her position, beginning her study of cello in elementary school and graduating with a degree in Vocal Performance from University of Missouri-Columbia. After graduation, she pursued a career in musical theatre for 13 years, earning her membership in the Actor’s Equity Association and performing in two international tours to Singapore, Malaysia and Korea. Carrie’s most recent professional arts administration work has been with non-profit arts organizations in Memphis, TN, where she served as Executive Director of the Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Germantown Performing Arts Center and Vice President for Communications and Marketing at Memphis College of Art.
John Davis (JD), Technical Director
John Davis (JD) began working full-time for the RiverCenter in 2008, but has been a part of RiverCenter from its earliest days as a member of the team that was hired to install the theatrical lighting system. Since he came to RiverCenter, JD has worked as Assistant Technical Director and was promoted to Technical Director in 2018. JD learned electronics repair in the U.S. Navy and has many years of experience running corporate and concert sound and lighting systems.
Robin Peacock, Director of Facility and Event Operations
Robin Peacock started her career at the Columbus Civic Center serving as the Event Coordinator and Operations Manager. She expanded her career at Columbus State University for 18 years, programming events and working in Residence Life. Robin has a lifelong love of music, theatre, and events. She is happy to return to her passion for operations by joining the staff at the RiverCenter.
Latisha Wells, Director of Patron and Customer Services
Latisha “Tee” Wells started her career in corporate America, where she spent 13 years in leadership. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Troy University and a master’s degree in management and leadership from Western Governors University. Before her role as director at the RiverCenter, Tee worked on the facilities team, and then as House and Volunteer Manager, which allowed her to build relationships with employees, patrons, and business partners. She is excited about using her passion for people, collaboration, and leadership to provide an exceptional experience to RiverCenter patrons.
Stefan Hagedorn, Director of Finance and Administration
Stefan Hagedorn is thrilled to be joining the RiverCenter team. This past July he concluded his career in hospitality finance in Southeast Florida in order to relocate to Pine Mountain Georgia to be closer to family. Stefan was born in Goslar Germany, his family immigrated to the United States and moved to Michigan. Stefan graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in finance. He began his career in hospitality finance at the Boca Raton Resort and Beach Club. After working for the Resorts of Key Largo that owned and operated several hotels in Key Largo, he began his career in country clubs working at the Woodlands Country Club and then the Polo Club Boca Raton. He recently ended his career in hospitality finance as the CFO at Hunters Run Country Club where he had worked for the past 23 years. He has been an active member of the HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Association) and has served as President of the local chapter. Stefan has enjoyed boating and deep-sea fishing while in Florida and looks forward to fishing in the local lakes and rivers. He is excited to be part of the Columbus community with his wife Christina.