Press Release - July 10, 2009
NEW BAY-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY APPOINTS THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BRIDGETON, NJ—The Bay-Atlantic Symphony announced the appointment of three new members—Mark Soifer, Esq. of Somers Point, NJ; Richard R. Schneider of Mays Landing, NJ; and Robert D. Petril, Sr. of Margate, NJ—to the orchestra’s Board of Trustees.
Soifer is a partner at the law firm of Cooper Levenson in its Atlantic City office, with a practice devoted to commercial, real estate, and business litigation. His involvement with the arts community dates back more than 20 years. He served as a member and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the South Jersey Regional Theater. He is also involved as board member of the Pop Lloyds Committee, which is heavily involved in community outreach and the legacy of Pop Lloyd and Negro League Baseball.
“I am proud to join the Symphony because of its high level of artistic achievement,” Soifer said, “and because I am eager to advance its mission of sharing and developing love and appreciation for live concert music in our community.”
Schneider, the Vice-President of Food and Beverage for Bally’s Atlantic City, is an Atlantic City native with nearly 20 years of experience in that business. He has served in similar capacities with the MGM Grand Detroit, in Detroit, MI; National Amusements, Inc., in Dedham, MA; Trump Taj Mahal/Trump Entertainment Resorts, in Atlantic City; and the Trump Marina Hotel and Casino, in Atlantic City.
“Today, more than ever, it is vital for the community to support the arts, and for businesses and individuals to invest in the arts.” Schneider said. “I know my passion will contribute to the Symphony’s rich tradition of bringing this beautiful art from into the hearts of music lovers in southern New Jersey.”
Petril has been an executive in the furniture manufacturing business for over 40 years. Having been involved with the Bay-Atlantic Symphony for the past eight years, he follows in the footsteps of his late wife Sherrylee Petril, who was on the Board.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be elected to the Board of Trustees of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony and look forward to working with its members,” Petril said.
“I am tremendously excited about our new Board members and the diverse experience and talents that they bring to the table,” said Bay-Atlantic Symphony Executive Director Paul Herron. “Their enthusiasm and dedication definitely assure that the orchestra will remain in good hands.”
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