Ashley Magnus
Executive Director
Ashley specializes in business strategy, project management, and the building of constructive community, individual, and institutional partnerships.
Tom Raab
Director of Operations
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
Artistic & Creative Director
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.
Michael Bond
Senior Production Manager
Michael is a recent transplant to the Southwest Michigan area, and is elated to be merging his professional and personal passions together at The Acorn.
Belle Schmidt
Guest Services & Communication Specialist
Belle wears many hats - dance instructor, choreographer, Dance Troupe director, and Acorn Guest Services & Communication Specialist. She joined The Acorn Team in June 2022.
Donnie Biggins
Talent Buyer
Donnie is a singer-songwriter and concert promoter. It is his goal in life to foster artistic communities.
Bill Lindblom
Box Office and Volunteer Coordinator
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.
Otto Gonzalez
Digital Marketing Coordinator
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, INX International, and more.
Emma Vicari
Box Office Coordinator
Emma is incredibly proud to be involved in a space that fosters local art. She joined The Acorn Team in January 2025.
Elias Beeker
Box Office Coordinator
After working at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Elias is excited to embrace a more musical life at The Acorn. They joined The Acorn Team in January 2025.