Board Meetings
Our Board of Directors meet on the second Monday of each month at 7pm!
We are always looking for more board members that would like to join and support AYO! If you are interested in attending a meeting, email us at info@albanystrings.org.
Meet our Board of Directors!
Lyndsey lancaster
Lyndsey lancaster
Lyndsey lancaster
Board President
Lyndsey Lancaster is the Board President. Music is a central part of her family life. As a parent of three wonderful children, two of whom have been involved in the program, she is passionate about the transformative and profound impact music can have on a child's development. As a homeschooling parent, she is particularly
Board President
Lyndsey Lancaster is the Board President. Music is a central part of her family life. As a parent of three wonderful children, two of whom have been involved in the program, she is passionate about the transformative and profound impact music can have on a child's development. As a homeschooling parent, she is particularly passionate about the benefits of music for neurodivergent children, and building an inclusive and supportive program for children with diverse learning styles. Lyndsey works remotely as an Analyst. In her spare time, she loves to travel and garden.
Lauren Skousen
Lyndsey lancaster
Lyndsey lancaster
Secretary
Lauren Smallwood Skousen joined as the Board Secretary in 2025. She is originally from California and is passionate about community engagement. Lauren regularly volunteers at her children's school and in youth-serving programs through her church. As a parent of two daughters, both of whom are involved in AYO, she understands the
Secretary
Lauren Smallwood Skousen joined as the Board Secretary in 2025. She is originally from California and is passionate about community engagement. Lauren regularly volunteers at her children's school and in youth-serving programs through her church. As a parent of two daughters, both of whom are involved in AYO, she understands the joy and growth that comes through playing music. Lauren works at Oregon State University as a Director of Operations and Executive Assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys working in her vegetable garden, tending to her flock of hens, and attending a variety of live music events.
Ron Shank
Lyndsey lancaster
Ron Shank
Treasurer
Ron joined our board in 2019. He comes with strong family ties to music and a dedication to providing Albany youth with musical education. Ron is an accountant who brings financial expertise to our organization.
Jerry Koll
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Jerry Koll
Jerry joined our board in 2022. He is a new resident of Albany having lived in the Portland area since 1975. A Music Education (Choral Performance) graduate of Western Washington University; he has continued to enjoy choral singing, most recently with the Festival Chorale Oregon. Jerry was a founding board member and Treasurer of Novum Ca
Jerry joined our board in 2022. He is a new resident of Albany having lived in the Portland area since 1975. A Music Education (Choral Performance) graduate of Western Washington University; he has continued to enjoy choral singing, most recently with the Festival Chorale Oregon. Jerry was a founding board member and Treasurer of Novum Cantorum a classical choral group in Portland and served on the board and as a singer for almost 20 years. Jerry enjoys volunteering and supporting community music and cultural organizations.
Heather Debolt
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Jerry Koll
Heather has been a parent with our program from the very beginning in 2007 and we are very happy to have her join our organization as a board member. Her career in small business makes her the perfect fit for a small, community-led nonprofit like AYO.
Haley Shank
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Haley joined our board in 2023.
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Brian Vossler-Shipp is part of the Finance and Fundraising committee. He has been an Albany resident since 2007 and serves the community as a City Carrier for the USPS. He is continuing his education with a Bachelor's in Accounting from Eastern Oregon University. He lives in Albany with his Wife Tye, his two children, Alayna and Ari, and
Brian Vossler-Shipp is part of the Finance and Fundraising committee. He has been an Albany resident since 2007 and serves the community as a City Carrier for the USPS. He is continuing his education with a Bachelor's in Accounting from Eastern Oregon University. He lives in Albany with his Wife Tye, his two children, Alayna and Ari, and their two cats Neelix and Rainbow. Music has been an important part of his life for as long as he can remember, and still plays around from time to time on his bass guitar.
Marissa Mullins
Scott Lee
Marissa Mullins
Marisa joined our board in 2024
Colin Lancaster
Scott Lee
Marissa Mullins
Colin joined our board in 2024
Scott Lee
Scott Lee
Scott Lee
I moved to the Mid-Valley area about 11 years ago with my wife Megan. We moved to Albany 8 years ago and have called Albany our home since. I have Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary and served in small churches in Eugene and Lebanon before settling into HR roles. I'm currently working as a recruiter for the State of Oregon.
I have t
I moved to the Mid-Valley area about 11 years ago with my wife Megan. We moved to Albany 8 years ago and have called Albany our home since. I have Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary and served in small churches in Eugene and Lebanon before settling into HR roles. I'm currently working as a recruiter for the State of Oregon.
I have two daughters named Haezel and Hannah. My wife Megan and I have been married for 11 years. She is a teacher with the Salem-Keizer Schools.
During my free time I enjoy working out, soccer, church, cooking, I'm a huge sports nut, and infamous for my terrible dad jokes.
You!!!
Scott Lee
Scott Lee
If you are interested in joining our Board, please contact us at info@albanystrings.org! We are ALWAYS looking for more board members that love AYO!