October 10, 2013; Monterey, Calif.; Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education since its inception in 1958, is pleased to announce that Andrew T. Sudol has been named as the Festival’s development director.
Mr. Sudol brings more than a decade of fundraising experience to the position, having held development leadership positions at the California Institute of Technology, University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, and University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, Andy has held positions with Warner Bros. International Distribution, and United Nations Secretariat.
Andy received his Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Los Angeles, where he majored in Political Science and Russian Civilization.
“I am delighted to welcome Andy to the Monterey Jazz Festival team,” said Festival Managing Director, Chris Doss. “Andy’s business acumen and strong track record in fundraising, plus his warm personality and love for jazz, are an ideal combination for this position. I am confident that he will play a major role in allowing Monterey Jazz Festival to continue as an innovator and leader in jazz education.”
“Joining the iconic Monterey Jazz Festival is thrilling. It combines my passions for supporting education and jazz performance,” said Andy. “I am excited to help build greater support for jazz artists and educators, students, volunteers, and all of the wonderful programs of Monterey Jazz Festival. I look forward to collaborating with the board of directors, staff, and our many generous donors and funders.”
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For more information please contact:
Timothy Orr, Marketing Associate
Monterey Jazz Festival
Direct Line: 510.652.1122
Monterey Office: 831.373.3366
timorr@montereyjazzfestival.org
www.montereyjazzfestival.org