Wealthy Theatre Staff

Erin Wilson
Theatre Director

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Erin moved back to Grand Rapids after living in New York City and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where he bartended in the East Village at night, and taught English to immigrants during the day.  Born in Muskegon Heights, he now lives within five blocks of Wealthy Theatre, where he's raising a family with his partner, Amy, who is a ballet dancer and instructor.  Erin started with CMC as a MoLLIE instructor and web-design teacher, then transitioned to GRTV, where he became a manager.  In 2006, CMC Executive Director Laurie Cirivello tapped Erin to begin work at Wealthy Theatre.

Jes Kramer
Office Manager

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Jes grew up just outside of Grand Rapids and returned after living in Kalamazoo, St Louis, MO, and northern Michigan.  She manages event reservations and works box office for many theatre events.  Outside of work, Jes writes and performs music and spends time with her son. 

Jeff Hudson
Technical Operations

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Geoff Hudson is full time staff in Wealthy Theatre's operations department. He can be found running the in-house video system, editing footage from events, setting up sound for concerts, running lights and projection, or performing equipment maintenance. Geoff became involved with the CMC back in 1986 when GRTV was all there was. Active in the world of public-access television through the 90s, in a few different local bands, designer for indie music publications and aspiring painter. He is also known for spinning retro dance nights around town as DJ Jef Leppard and has restored a 1977 Ford Pinto which can often be seen parked in front of Wealthy Theatre.

Brooke LaLonde
Operator

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Brooke has been with CMC since 2004, starting as an intern and now keeping operations going at GRTV and the Theatre.  She hails from Bay City and found Grand Rapids through her college education at GVSU.  Brooke enjoys local micro brews, cooking, and sunshine.  Most weekends, you'll find her playing horseshoes in her backyard or birdwatching in the park. 

Tom Schwallie
FOH Operations

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A life long Michigander, Tom has been with CMC since 2003, starting as an Americorps Vista with the former GRIID affiliate.  One of the original CMC staff moved to the Wealthy Campus, Tom has been involved with much of the issue-oriented programming at the Theatre as well as Catalyst radio.  Tom is responsible for all "Front of House" operations at the theatre and can usually be found behind the bar during events.