Below are our staff members and support crew.
Beth Kaskel
ACPA Executive Director
Beth is an arts management professional with 20 years of experience bringing communities together through the performing arts.
Tom Raab
Operations Manager
Tom Raab was raised in Michigan City, IN, and now resides in LaPorte, IN. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a degree in Finance and an emphasis in Information Systems.
Nikki Gauthier
Volunteer Coordinator and Operations Assistant
Following her passion for all things creative led Nikki from a career in elementary education to a path in the arts, both professionally and personally.
Bill Lindblom
Operations Assistant
Bill has made Harbor Country his home for the past 22 years, and for many of those years, he co-owned Charm Cottage Antiques in Lakeside with his husband, Alan Palmer.
Sandra Thompson
Artistic Consultant
As owner & president of ALMA Productions, Sandra works with The Acorn to identify, select and schedule artists for Acorn-produced shows.
Otto Gonzalez
Digital Marketing Specialist
Otto studied User Experience at DePaul University's School of New Learning. His work experiences include digital content management for the City of Chicago, Presence Health, American Hospital Association, and more.
Jim Ragosta
Digital Marketing Specialist
Jim has a degree in Marketing and Communications from Purdue University Northwest.