Carol Lyons, PAC CHAIRPERSON

PAC member since 2005

Lapeer county life-time resident, living in the city of Lapeer. Retired from 25 years in family-owned retail store (Lyons & Smith) followed by 16 years Insurance billing at Suncrest (Lapeer County Medical Care Facility).

Previously a member of the DBA (Downtown Business Association) and the DDA (Downtown Development Association).

Organizational experience; over 30 years Sweet Adeline chorus member, performed  in various local events, as well as quartet and chorus competitions. Held numerous chairmanships including 5 years Show chairman. Served 2 years as Regent and numerous regional offices.

A true lover of live theatre, music, and dance. Particularly enjoy working behind the scenes.

Daughter, Jill is currently with the Milwaukee Rep Theatre in the Prop Department and is also a Scenic Designer. Son, David is with Royal Air at Pontiac/Oakland Airport.

Pat Bellinger, PAC VICE CHAIRPERSON

PAC member since 2009

Joined the PIX Arts Council in 2009.

Sheryl Czerwinski, PAC SECRETARY

PAC member since 2003

Sheryl Czerwinski has been a member of the Lapeer community since 1996 and a member of the Board of Directors of the PIX Arts Council since March 2003.  She currently serves as the Board Secretary.  Sheryl teaches English at Dryden Junior/Senior High School, where she is also the Director of the Dryden High School Drama Club.  Her love of theater and a desire to contribute to the arts community drew her to serve the Lapeer area through the PAC.  In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, Detroit Red Wings hockey, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Chris Snow, TREASURER

PAC member since 2008

Chris Snow is a retired bank officer who moved to the Lapeer area about 15 years ago.  After moving to Metamora with her horses, Chris began volunteering at many horse-related events in the community.  She added the PIX Theater to her volunteer list after enjoying many delightful performances at the theater.  Chris joined the PIX Arts Council Board in December, 2008 and currently serves as Treasurer.

Jolane Grossbauer, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2002

I have been a PAC Board Member since October of 2002. Being a native of Lapeer and I am very proud of where the PIX has come over the years.  I feel it is very important to bring live Theatre to everyone in Lapeer and the surrounding communities.  I am proud to be a part a Board that works so hard to see this happen.  I will see you at the PIX!!

Nancy Somerville, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2002

Joined the PIX Arts Council in 2002.

Kella Carter, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2005

Kella Carter has been a teacher in the North Branch Area Schools since 1987, currently teaching second grade.  After looking for an organization to become involved with in the Lapeer Community, and with her love of music and the arts, she was very excited when asked to become part of the Pix Board in 2005.  She was in the first U.S.O. show and looks forward to possibly being in other performances. Currently, she is on the Fundraising, Program Planning, School Days and Volunteer Committees.   If you are interested in volunteering at the Pix, please feel free to contact her at: kella_c@hotmail.com.

Cathy Benton, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2005

Cathy Benton has owned and operated Burkes Flowers in downtown Lapeer since 1981. She has helped thousands of people pick just the right flower or arrangement to show love, support, sympathy, or special greetings.

Prior to establishing Burke’s Flowers, Cathy spent 5 years working at the PIX Theatre selling tickets and popcorn.

Cathy was born and raised in Lapeer and graduated from Lapeer High School. She loves the community, the schools, and especially downtown Lapeer. She is a charter member of the PIX Arts Council.

Cathy is married to Tom, who is a teacher at Davison High School. They have two daughters; Lacy who is a junior at Central Michigan majoring in Elementary Education, and Libby, who is a 2nd year law student at Harvard.

To contact Cathy please email cbenton@hotmail.com or go to www.burkesflowers.net; but she would prefer that you just stop by the flower shop and pull up a chair.

Carol Fischhaber, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2008

Joined the PIX Arts Council in 2008.

Earl Gravlin, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2009

Joined the PIX Arts Council in 2009.

Suzanne Burch, PAC MEMBER

PAC member since 2009

My name is Suzanne Burch, a retired teacher. Music, theatre, literature, travel and storytelling interest me. My Dad, “Bud”, was a sporting goods clerk in the old Lapeer Hardware. Storytelling is in my blood!

Craig Martin, PAC Executive Director

PAC member since 2007

Craig is a native of Michigan and has been the Executive Director for the PIX Arts Council since January of 2007.  Craig comes to the PIX with an extensive background in all aspects of theatre.  He has been a professional actor for over 25 years as well as working as a Director, Set Designer, Lighting and Sound Designer, Promotions Director, Theatre Instructor both at the high school and college level.  He has also held the positions of Artistic Director at the Detroit Ensemble Theatre and Executive Producer at the Barn Theatre in Port Sanilac for over 10 years.  He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Performance from Wayne State University.  Craig also heads his own production company called Limelight Productions.  He is a member of Laffing Gass an improvisational comedy troupe and is an independent set and prop designer for other theatre companies as well as being a combat and dialect coach.  Craig spent several months touring the south eastern United States as a member of a touring show and while working in Chicago was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Principal Actor in a Play.  While teaching at St. Clair County Community College he received the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching.  While there he also served as Director of the Theatre Department.  His credits include teaching workshops for such groups as Detroit Ensemble Theatre, The Second City, and other theatre troupes and festivals.  He specializes in stage combat (including fist-to-cuffs, edges weapons, staffs, and firearms), Improvisation, Acting Styles, Make-up and teaches well over a dozen dialects.  He literally has hundreds of acting credits from stage, film and television.  He also has numerous credits as a producer, director and designer.  Since he has been at the PIX we have grown both in the number of performances and our presence in the community.  Craig’s goal for the PIX to become the crown jewel of not only downtown Lapeer, but be recognized as an arts leader in the region. 

On a personal note Craig is married to Angela who is a wonderful, supportive, intelligent, and beautiful wife.  Angela is also a native of Michigan and has a background in the arts.  She is a third grade teacher at North Branch and is starting her masters program at University of Michigan Flint.  She holds her Bachelors from University of Michigan where she also played in the Marching Band.  Craig has a great passion for many things in life including family, friends, theatre, music and firearms.  Craig is an avid shooter and enjoys shooting shotgun, pistol and rifle events.  He also enjoys reading scripts and has a personal collection of over 1000 and also has a good size collection of theatre text books which he loves to read.  He is also a history buff, and loves a good political debate from time to time.  He has a varied musical interest, but has an affinity for bluegrass and old time country.

A message from Craig: 

“I would personally like to invite to the PIX.  I believe we have something for everyone.  We are constantly trying to improve the quality of our shows and of our service.  We also strive to keep our ticket prices as low as possible.  If you ever have any questions or a comment about something at the PIX, please call, or drop me a letter or shoot off a quick e-mail and let us know what is on your mind.  We want to hear from you.  I hope you enjoy our season and I will see you at the PIX.”

Amanda Schroeder, PAC Operations Manager

Annette Lance, PAC Concessions

Carissa Arens, PAC Concessions

Wes Imel, PAC Sound Tech