ABOUT US

Michael Kuhn is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University - Architectural Engineering program. Michael began his career in construction with Jendoco working summers as a laborer while in high school. Upon graduation, he accepted a full-time position with Jendoco where he has worked his entire career, now serving as President of the company. Michael’s work focuses on delivering a collaborative, creative, and fun construction experience that has a net-positive impact on people, nature, and communities.

Michael is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh XXVI and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Musical Theater.

On weekends you can often find Michael singing and playing acoustic bass for Pittsburgh party bands The Adorabulls and Acoustic Boombox!

As Vice President of the Allegheny Conference, an economic development nonprofit, I collaborate with 250+ organizations around the region to build a better Pittsburgh. My passion lies in strategy and problem-solving through impactful partnerships. I am thrilled to contribute to PMT through my board service, where we get the chance to play a role in shaping the next generation of leaders and supporting our vibrant arts community!

A seasoned administrative management professional with almost 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Carmen Ellington serves as Operations Manager for Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center, Inc. (FACE), a community-based social service organization. She views her work as mission and ministry.
In addition to being an outlet for creative expression, PMT’s arts education program helps students develop discipline, leadership, and confidence in a fun and diverse setting. For Carmen, serving and supporting Pittsburgh Musical Theater is pure joy.

I have over 25 years’ experience working in the world of community and economic development for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) including the last three years as Business Lending Manager. I take pride in helping City of Pittsburgh entrepreneurs and business owners obtain financing to start up or expand their businesses. Prior to that, my career was mainly in banking and finance.

As a lover of music and theatre I’m so thrilled to support PMT. I have been a subscriber and advocate of this organization for over 20 years. I’m always amazed at the talent of the kids under PMT’s stellar programming and guidance. Ironically, one of the first neighborhoods I was introduced to when joining the URA was the West End and who knew that it would later be home to PMT!

Larry Berger is a pioneer in use of audio as a means of providing a trusted environment for children, youth, and adults to express their thoughts and ideas. He has been locally and internationally recognized for his lifelong advocacy efforts using radio, podcasts, and other practical technologies to make certain that underrepresented voices are heard.

Tyson Sears is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) for Herzog Kistner Shaw Financial Partners in Pittsburgh, PA. Tyson focuses on providing comprehensive strategies to help address real-world challenges and goals faced by his clients. He is particularly focused on assisting physicians, management consultants, small business owners, and philanthropists to help them achieve their dreams through a strategic client-centered approach.

Tyson resides in Mt. Lebanon, PA with his beautiful wife Roxy, his brilliant daughter Clara, and their overly spoiled puppy Snow. Tyson is a proud graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh's Leadership Development Initiative. This ultimately led to his connection to Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Growing up in West Virginia, Tyson’s childhood city had one children’s theatre. If you were a young performer, after age 12, you were officially washed up. Tyson is so thrilled to support an organization that enhances the lives of their young artists well beyond age 12 and serves as a pillar for the Pittsburgh arts community as a whole.