Shannon Keller Elected to Valley Youth Theatre Board of Directors

Shannon Keller, managing director of The Artigue Agency, has been voted to a three-year term on the Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) Board of Directors.

"I've been inspired by all that Valley Youth Theatre is doing to help young people achieve their full potential through the performing arts," said Keller, "not to mention its contributions to the local community, specifically the opportunities the organization provides at-risk youth and inner city students to develop their appreciation for the arts. I'm honored to join this committed and engaged Board to advance VYT's mission and vision."

With nearly 14 years agency experience, her specialties include media relations, publicity and promotions, brand development and strategy, event planning and marketing. As managing director of The Artigue Agency, Keller oversees day-to-day operations and the agency's account team.

A graduate of Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a specialization in public relations.

VYT's Board is chaired by Colleen Gautam (Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.) and vice chaired by Frank McCune (APS). Donna Catalfio (Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.) is secretary and Elizabeth Troutman-Lear (National Bank of Arizona) serves as treasurer. Bobb Cooper represents the theatre as its producing artistic director.

Other current board members include Michele Bax (Ballard Spahr LLP), Dr. Martin Blume (Blume Skin Centre), Joe Chandler (Fennemore Craig, P.C.), Darien Evans (iMortgage), Greg Gnepper (Gammage & Burnham P.L.C.), Dustin Marshall (Community Medical Clinic), Lorna Pederson (KPMG LLP), Jim Rough (Navigant), Dana Campbell Saylor (YWCA Maricopa County), and Laura Stover (Nearhood Law Offices, PLC); Hope Ozer (CITYSunTimes) serves as Chair Emeritus.

For more information about Valley Youth Theatre, visit www.vyt.com.