Summer Office Hours: Wed-Fri 9am-4pm
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! We welcome anyone that is interested! Additionally, we are looking for individuals with marketing experience, previous board experience, or is bilingual!
If you are interested in attending a meeting, email us at info@albanystrings.org.
Meet our Board of Directors!
Tye Vossler-SHipp
Tye Vossler-SHipp
Tye Vossler-SHipp
Board President
Tye Vossler-Shipp has been an Albany resident since 2018. Upon completing her Master of Arts in Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies, Tye joined our organization as an independent grant writer. Tye participated in music education as an elementary and middle school student, focusing primarily on the piano and clarin
Board President
Tye Vossler-Shipp has been an Albany resident since 2018. Upon completing her Master of Arts in Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies, Tye joined our organization as an independent grant writer. Tye participated in music education as an elementary and middle school student, focusing primarily on the piano and clarinet, while also dabbling with other wind instruments and percussion. She is passionate about orchestra education for Albany youth, and dedicated to finding funding opportunities to support AYO. Tye lives in Albany with her husband Brian, and two children, Alayna and Ari, and their two cats Neelix and Rainbow.
“Music has been a vital part of my life since I can remember. I have always wanted to learn to play the violin, so when the opportunity to work with AYO came my way, I jumped. Now I can fulfill a lifelong dream, while also engaging in community outreach for the arts. I look forward to the day when orchestra education is included in public school music education.”
Jerry Koll
Tye Vossler-SHipp
Tye Vossler-SHipp
Secretary
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
Secretary
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.
Ron Shank
Tye Vossler-SHipp
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.
Lyndsey Lancaster
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Lyndsey Lancaster
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. She is particularly passionate about the benefits of music fo
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. 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 HRIS Analyst. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read and garden.
Heather Debolt
Brian Vossler-Shipp
Lyndsey Lancaster
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.
Marisa Mullins
Scott Lee
Scott Lee
Marisa 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.
Nicolle Owings
Scott Lee
Nicolle Owings
Nicolle joined our board in 2026.
You!!!
Scott Lee
Nicolle Owings
If you are interested in joining our Board, please contact us at admin@albanystrings.org! We are ALWAYS looking for more board members that love AYO!