2024-2025 Board of Directors
President:
Daniel Calandrelli
Daniel Calandrelli is CEO of A & H Manufacturing, a worldwide leader in costume jewelry and product packaging. He brings a lifetime of experience in business to his responsibilities overseeing and coordinating all of RIWE’s activities, including publicity and marketing. Dan has been RIWE’s President since 2018.
Vice President: Moriah Ramos
Moriah Ramos is a music educator and professional flutist who oversees our development efforts and public relations. She has served as social media director since 2019, and we’re excited to welcome her to new responsibilities in the current season!
Secretary: Meghan Walch
Meghan Walch is the Director of Insurance Product for InsureMyTrip.com whose duties include correspondence, recording of meeting minutes, and maintenance/transportation of the band’s extensive inventory of percussion instruments. Meghan began serving on the RIWE Board of Directors in 2014.
Personnel Manager: Genevieve Cross
Bio coming soon!
Treasurer: Richard Ashmore
Richard Ashmore is a retired US Navy Officer. His duties include keeping track of all income and expenses, reporting to the board and membership, and overseeing mechanical, synchronization, and public performance licenses. Richard has served as Treasurer since 2016.
Co-Treasurer: Richard Ecord
Richard (Rick) Ecord is the Chief Administrative Officer at GZA, a leading nationwide engineering and science consulting firm. He joins the RIWE Board in 2024 and will be working hand-in-hand with our Treasurer to continuously improve the transparency of our finances internally and externally. Rick also serves as one of the co-managers of RIWE's Band Instrument Renewal Drive (BIRD) program.
Concert Coordinator: Marvin Wasser
Marvin Wasser is a retired pediatrician whose duties include negotiating with performance venue representatives to build each season’s performance calendar. Marvin began serving as Concert Coordinator in 2022.
Grant Coordinator: Kyle Sullivan
Kyle Sullivan is a Jr. Actuary with an insurance company who is working toward obtaining his fellowship in the CAS. His duties include applying to and corresponding with various grant foundations and individuals who may be willing to donate to our organization to help cover the ensemble’s various expenses. Kyle has served as Grant Coordinator since 2023.
Librarian:
Fran Webber
Fran Webber is a PhD student studying oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. She assists with sorting, copying, distributing and refiling music for the ensemble. Fran has served as Librarian since 2023.
Website Administrator: Christine Richards
Christine Richards is a Sr. Business Control Specialist for a financial firm who is responsible for maintaining and updating our website. Christine has served as Website Administrator since 2023.
Librarian: Ricardo Medeiros
Ricardo (Ric) Medeiros is the Director of Engineering at inTest Thermal Solutions responsible for the development and design of low temperature chillers and semiconductor test equipment. Ric works alongside Fran ensuring that the music for the ensemble is organized. Ric is a returning member after being away 20 years and has served as Librarian since 2023.
Social Media/ Concert Promoter: Cassidy Wallitsch
Bio coming soon!
Social Media/ Concert Promoter:
Brian Zuba
Brian Zuba is a biochemical engineer developing cancer and other life-threatening disease medications. Brian is new to the board in 2024, and is responsible for assisting with concert publicity, managing social media channels, and coordinating concert promotions.