The Executive Board consists of SMS singers elected to two year terms.  The Board supports the director and assistant director in planning the concert season, manages the groups finances, develops funding, and coordinates with the Artistic Advisory Board.

Kathy Ossmann has served as the SMS President since May 2006.  Prior to her election as President she served as Choral Liaison since May 2003.  Kathy has sung alto with the group since 1993.

Kathy brings extensive experience as a change management consultant with over 20 years of service in public sector organizations. In this capacity she has assisted government and non-profit organizations implement business process and automated systems changes. This expertise assists the board in the areas of communication, organizational structure, the use of automated tools, and implementation of change.

Kathy received a Bachelor of Music Education from Michigan State University and certificates in Computer Systems Administration and Organizational Development/Change Management. Prior to working as a change management consultant she was a vocal instructor and choral director. 

David Aagaard has served as vice-president of the SMS board since May 2007 and also manages mechanical licensing for our CD production.  He is currently serving as a liaison to the SMS Tour Committee, which is exploring options for an international tour in 2009 or 2010.  Last year, David assisted in the effort leading to the new logo for the MasterSingers’ 25th Anniversary season. 

David lives in Auburn and enjoys his work as a counselor at Cosumnes River College, this being his 30th year in education.  He joined the MasterSingers as a Bass II in the summer of 2000.  Having started choral singing rather late in life, David credits Fred Weber (retired faculty member of Sierra College) as a major influence and inspiration.

Elizabeth, or Elli, as she prefers to be called, has served as the secretary of the board since September 2008.  She has sung soprano with the group since 2005. 

Elli comes from a musical family.  As a child, her sisters would make her plug her ears and sing the melody so they could learn their choir parts, so there’s no time that she remembers when she wasn’t learning to sing.  She also plays a number of instruments, including the trumpet, saxophone, and clarinet.

Elli is a full time mother and a part-time IT Project Manager, with job responsibilities that also include ‘Film Editor’, ‘Software Tester’ and ‘Tech Support’. She loves singing with the Master Singers, it feels like an extension of her musical family.

Joseph Ossmann assumed the position of Treasurer in February 2008.  He previously served as President during 2002-2006.  Joe has sung bass with the Master Singers since 1992, and for most of that time has also served as the concert announcer.

Joe is currently Vice-president for Adult Programs for Phoenix House of California, a non-profit organization which provides substance abuse treatment. He recently retired from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where he served in a variety of managerial and executive positions.  Prior to working for the State, Joe enjoyed a career as the Executive Director of a nonprofit corporation, where he implemented new accounting systems and administered budgets.

Joe has a Masters Degree in human relations and organization development from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelors in political science from Michigan State University.  He hopes to continue singing with the Master Singers as long as they will let him.

The Choral Liaison serves as the primary communications link between SMS singers, the executive board, and the director.  Carol is a member of the alto section of the choir, and she plays several instruments including recorder. She is the choral director at Faith Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks, CA.