President, Michael Abdallah

Michael Abdallah is leading RIGMC into a new era of vitality, membership diversity, expanded outreach, increased performance opportunities, and visibility in our thriving community.

Although he wouldn't be caught boasting about it,
Michael has an expansive background in keeping organizations afloat financially and to attract and maintain members.

Michael lives his role as President of RIGMC by not only being a leader ready to make sure the needs of the Chorus are met, that the organization is set for a prosperous future and that we all rise to our highest selves, but as a really good human being.

Vice-President, Frank Cerilli

Frank brings more than a background in Human Resources
and an unparalleled breadth with the issues not-for-profit organizations face to our RIGMC table.

He has a way of reaching out to people so both they and their concerns are heard and understood.

Whether he is reviewing the Bylaws, adding in new updates to the Membership packet or weighing in on how to best steer RIGMC to the future it is designing, Frank shows up with ideas and strategies informed by what he hears the Chorus desires.,

Treasurer, Ken Tasho

Ken has 30 plus years of Accounting/Finance and bookkeeping work (in banking and small local-owned companies). He is also the current Treasurer of his condo association.

Ken admittedly has a love of numbers (it's true, haha!) so it’s a sure thing that he brings an unparalleled breadth of fiscal knowledge to RIGMC.

In addition, Ken is absolutely passionate about music – and
he is a published author!

He has a love for all things retro, especially the ’80’s. His dream would be sharing an apartment in NYC with ’80’s rock singers
Pat Benatar and Deborah Harry.

Secretary, Chris Verleger

Chris has a gift for paying attention to detail, keeping track of many conversations happening simultaneously and
jotting them all down.

Perhaps that is because he not only works at a University in the Theater Department and has been instrumental in the behind-the-scenes operations of more than one theater troupe. Or maybe he is naturally gifted in sorting out what's important.

Whatever is the cause, Chris keeps us on track and archivally ready as he performs the duties of Secretary for RIGMC.

Member At Large, Patrick Cumberland

Patrick loves the camaraderie and fellowship among the chorus members. As Patrick reflected, "The RIGMC is like my
Rhode Island Family."

Patrick's many years in the legal profession taught him the importance of collaboration and teamwork. He works with the Board and members to help make RIGMC the best it can be.

Members-At-Large, Patrick and John Hickey are an important link between the Board and the Members. John and Patrick join forces to ensure that members' concerns are addressed and the members find the chorus a fun and worthwhile experience.

Member At Large, John Hickey

John Hickey has his ear to the pulse of the Chorus ...
and with it, he has perfect pitch.

John helps act as a liaison between Chorus members and the Board and as such, shares their concerns, insights and requests so that the needs of every member of the Chorus can be heard.

He, along with his fellow Member-at-Large Patrick Cumberland, help Chorus members feel at home, brings their insights and suggestions to the Board, and is a sounding board for creating the most enjoyable rehearsal and performance
experience possible.