Board of Directors

Jan McCormick, President

Resident of Spring Green since 2005. Retired. Formerly marketing and communications executive with a national nonprofit, YMCA of the USA, headquartered first in New York City then Chicago. Started communications career with United Way of Dane County before being recruited to United Way of America in Washington, DC. Received BA degree in Journalism from UW-Madison and completed graduate work in Mass Communications. Father was a theatrical producer in New York City and produced summer stock theatre in the Hamptons on Long Island, thus my love for live theatre. Community volunteer leading the Spring Green Literary Festival Board that sponsors community reads of plays in advance of American Players Theatre season, formerly on the Arts Coalition Board. I am honored to serve on the Board for Two Crows Theatre Company.

Robert Birkhauser, Vice President

In addition to a long career in business Robert (Bob) Birkhauser is also a devoted supporter of Youth, Education, and the Arts. Before retiring in 2021, Bob had over 40 years of experience in the auto glass replacement and repair industry. He was formerly President/Owner of Aegis Tools International, Inc.and before that, Chairman/President and principal owner of Auto Glass Specialists, Inc. In 2010, Bobreceived the Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence and Advancement of Auto Glass Safety, the industry’s highest award. He held nine US patents and additional related foreign patents for automotive glass tools. Bob is an ex-officio and founding member of the board of the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council, Inc (AGRSS). Formerly, he served on the American Players Theatre Board (President), Edgewood College Board of Trustees, Madison Repertory Theatre Board (President), Madison Symphony Board, Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation Board, Madison Club (President), AAA Wisconsin Board of Directors and others. Bob is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Madison. He and his wife, Caryn, divide their residence between Spring Green, Wisconsin and Tucson, Arizona, and have three grown children and one grandchild.

Mary Lloyd-Jones, Treasurer

I was born & raised in Iowa City, Iowa. I received a BA in Political Science at the University of Iowa & then studied public policy at the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. In 2003 I moved to the Wyoming Valley and now live on my great-grandfather’s land. I am a retired tax professional (but I still volunteer for AARP Tax Aide) and serve as treasurer for several small nonprofits. I am the Deputy Clerk for the Town of Wyoming and work part-time in the APT Box-office.

Sam Van Hallgren, Secretary

Sam Van Hallgren moved to Spring Green with his wife, Carrie, and their three kids in 2015. He is the co-founder and producer of the long-running film podcast Filmspotting. He has worked in radio in Chicago (WBEZ, This American Life), Milwaukee (Radio Milwaukee), and North Carolina (WDAV). Sam also serves on the board of directors for Spring Green’s Gard Theater and River Valley Players.

Nancy Baenen, Member

Nancy Baenen is the Manager of Arcadia Books in Spring Green. She and her husband Mark moved here in 1995 and are grateful to have raised their children, Harper, Cameron and Isabella, in this wonderful community. Nancy also serves on the boards of the Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair, The RIver Valley School District Endowment Fund, River Valley Dance Advancement, and the Gard Theater. 

Mark Baker, Member

Mark is pleased to be focused on supporting Spring Green non-profits after a business career as a leader and consultant in management, strategy, finance and accounting, information technology and process improvement. He also serves on the American Players Theatre Board, and is President of the Spring Green Golf Course Sanitary District. Additional roles include supporting the Morrill Lecture Series and Savor the River Valley.

Samantha Crownover, Member

Labeled a theater freak in high school, she’s fascinated by small-batch dramatic storytelling. She’s the executive director of Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, Madison’s premiere chamber music festival. She is also the new executive director of Women Artists Forward Fund. She recently restored the twice-award winning Brisbane House, on the National Register of Historic Places, a stone’s throw from Spring Green, open for guest stays. A strong advocate for the arts and unable to sit still, she has a consulting business for purchases and collections management, managing historic buildings, and producing arts events for UW-Madison. Past positions include curator at Tandem Press, a fine-art press at the UW-Madison; interim-director of the Madison Arts Commission; intern at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and staff to the American Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. She serves as president of the Regent Neighborhood Association, is on the board of EAGLE School, and has held many past board positions at Madison non-profits.

Allen Ebert, Member

Allen Ebert is the Executive Director of Children’s Theater of Madison, where he has served since 2015, and a longtime leader in nonprofit and community-based theater. With more than 25 years of experience. He played a key role in helping bring the Madison Youth Arts to life. He is U.S. Army veteran, he holds a degree in Theatre and Drama from UW–Madison and remains active as a director, performer, and arts advocate.

David Eisenberg, Member

David has worked in television and commercials for the past 25 years. He was an Executive Producer, Show Runner and Director for many shows on HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and more. His credits include Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation, House Hunters International, and Hawaii Life. He currently produces and directs commercials and branded content with pro athletes for Bleacher Report. He also serves on the board for Spring Green’s Gard Theatre, and co-founded the River Valley Film Club with fellow film-lover Sam Van Hallgren.

Mike Humke, Member

Mike Humke moved to Dodgeville with his wife Lisa in 1995 and has been proud to call the community home ever since. Since retiring in 2022, he has served as Concessions Manager for American Players Theatre, where he helps create an enjoyable experience for thousands of patrons each season. A strong believer in the the arts, Mike sees creativity and culture as vital to building vibrant communities. He is excited to be part of the Two Crows family and looks forward to what the future holds.

Kate LaRocque, Member

Kate works in fundraising for arts and civic organizations, helping artists and institutions build the relationships and resources that sustain ambitious creative work. She previously served as Development Director at the Pulitzer Center, and Chief Development Officer at Wisconsin Public Radio. Earlier in her career she spent more than a decade as Development Director at American Players Theatre, partnering with artists, audiences, and supporters to sustain one of the country’s most beloved classical theater companies. That experience shaped her lasting belief that great theater is built not only by artists on stage, but by the communities that gather around them. She is grateful to bring that perspective to her work with Two Crows Theatre Company.

Eli Woyke, Member