STAFF BIOS
Kris Severson – Executive Director
2008 marks Kris Severson’s fourth year as the Executive Director of the Park City Jazz Foundation. Kris has a long and distinguished history of event production including serving as venue producer for two Olympic Games (Salt Lake City 2002, and Athens 2004). His background in production stems from a 5 year career in the film and television industry working for the likes of 20th Century Fox, Universal Television, and Dreamworks SKG. Severson’s created his own company, Muddpuddle Productions to service his independent clients including ESPN, NBC Sports, and many more live event production entities including the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar in 2006. Severson is unique in that he marries incredible production background with extensive not-for-profit and fundraising experience. Serving as Marketing and Fundraising Director for Boys and Girls Clubs as well as involvement with other non-profits has provided him a broad perspective on all facets of the Park City Jazz Foundation.
Christie Dilloway- Director of Special Events
Christie has an extensive background in Corporate Events and
Incentive-Travel Programs. Having produced thousands of events, from
intimate to grandiose all around the world, she brings a depth of
experience to the Park City Jazz Foundation that allows our events to shine.
Before joining the Park City Jazz Foundation full-time,
Christie contracted as a Travel Director, assisting Fortune 500
companies, their Executives and staff to execute product launches,
international meetings, and reward travel with the utmost level of
professionalism. The high level of performance demanded by these
clients is our bonus, as she brings this standard to her work here at the Foundation.
Christie also served as Operations Manager during the last two Winter
Olympic Games, in Torino and Salt Lake City for corporate sponsors.
She has travelled extensively throughout the world for work, fun, and adventure. A great fan of live music, she has combined her passions: music, Park City, and events by joining the PC Jazz Foundation.
Caleb Chapman – Education Director
Caleb is the Founder and Executive Director of The Music School, a private school boasting an enrollment of over 1,000 of Utah's top student musicians. At a young age, he has already left a permanent mark on music education in the Western states. Caleb is the 2006 recipient of the KUER FM90 "Voice of Jazz Award". Additionally, his efforts in music have earned three declarations from Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman, Jr., and the Mayor's Award from the city of American Fork, Utah. He is also the director of the internationally recognized Crescent Super Band.
Caleb completed his degree in music at Brigham Young University. An in-demand performer and clinician, Caleb currently holds the position of Education Director and Executive Committee Member for the Park City Jazz Foundation and continues to serve as the Executive Director of the Crescent Jazz Festival. He is the current President of the Utah Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) and serves as an Education Expert on the IAJE International Resource Team. As a performer, he has shared the stage with many jazz legends, including Steve Smith, Brian Bromberg, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Coffin, Gregg Bissonette, Wycliffe Gordon, Randy Brecker, Kurt Elling, and many others. He is an Artist and Clinician for Yamaha saxophones and Vandoren reeds and mouthpieces.