Thomas M. (Tom) Berger
Thomas M. Berger, President of Manchester Associates, brings extensive experience in finance and administration to his role. Formerly, he served as Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. With a career spanning leadership roles at renowned institutions such as the Museum of Science, Boston, and the National Gallery of Art, Tom is recognized for his expertise in financial planning, change management, and executive coaching. He has managed investment pools valued up to $500M and has taught in graduate programs at George Washington University and the University of Baltimore. Tom holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design from Denison University and an MBA with concentrations in strategic planning and finance from Boston College's Carroll Graduate School of Management.
Jewel D. Malone
Jewel D. Malone is a seasoned leader with 20 years of experience spanning corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. Previously, as COO of The Elevate Prize Foundation, she established operations and developed the organization's Miami headquarters. She served as Executive Director and COO of the National YoungArts Foundation and was one of the founding members of the Artist Relief coalition, raising $25M for artists during COVID-19. In Chicago, roles included COO of Chicago Children’s Choir now known as Uniting Voices Chicago and Deputy Commissioner at the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, where she enhanced cultural programs and grant initiatives. As VP with the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, she distributed over $14M in charitable grants. Jewel holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Based in South Florida, she is dedicated to fostering positive change.
David J. Phillips
David J. Phillips served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of New World Symphony, Inc. (NWS) for over 30 years, following a five-year stint in long term and strategic planning in the banking industry. Career highlights at NWS include leadership roles in planning, developing and executing the construction of a $160 million purpose-built campus designed by Frank Gehry; acquiring a 130 unit apartment complex for conversion into student dorms, guest apartments, and rental units; stewarding the growth of an endowment fund from inception to over $120 million; overseeing balanced operating budgets for decades while establishing a healthy reserve fund, and securing over $60 million for long-term capital improvements. David also played a key role in voter education that resulted in overwhelming approval of a $159 million general obligation bond referendum by the city of Miami Beach in 2021. David earned an MBA from the University of Miami (FL) with concentrations in finance and economics and remains active with NWS and the South Florida arts community.
John J. Shumaker, CPA
John J. Shumaker, CPA, serves as the CFO of The Center for Arts and Innovation, blending financial expertise with a passion for the arts. With a career spanning non- profit and for-profit sectors, he excels in strategic financial control, risk management, and compliance, particularly in the arts and culture domain. As Chief Operating Officer at Miami City Ballet, he was instrumental in financial oversight and fundraising efforts, securing $159M as Campaign Manager for the Yes 2 Arts General Obligation bond campaign for arts and culture related capital improvements benefitting numerous Miami Beach based organizations. A mentor and advocate for cooperative teams, John fosters continuous learning and professional development. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and is a CPA licensed in Kentucky and Florida. John is a member of professional associations such as AICPA, KYCPA, and FICPA, and is dedicated to transforming the way finance and the arts intersect.
