NRPF Board and Advisors

The Board of Directors provides oversight of the Foundation’s resources and programs. Directors are appointed by the Librarian of Congress and represent diverse points of view from the sound recording community. Board members are selected for their knowledge of philanthropy and grantmaking, as well as experience in sound recording production, distribution, preservation, or restoration. While the Board of Directors oversees NRPF’s governance, budget, and strategy, the Secretary serves as the Executive Director and manages day-to-day operations.

Board of Directors

Jesse A. Johnston

Jesse A. Johnston

Secretary

University of Michigan School of Information

Term: 2024–2028

Sam Brylawski

Sam Brylawski

Director

American Discography Project

Term: 2024–2028

George Massenburg

George Massenburg

Director

Producer, Engineer, Educator

Term: 2024–2028

Davia Nelson

Davia Nelson

Director

Radio Producer, The Kitchen Sisters

Term: 2024–2028

Eric J. Schwartz

Eric J. Schwartz

Director

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

Term: 2024–2028

Judy Tsou

Judy Tsou

Director

University of Washington (emeritus)

Term: 2024–2028

 

Ex Officio Board Members

Dr. Carla Hayden

Dr. Carla Hayden

Librarian of Congress

Kenneth Silverberg

Kenneth Silverberg

Of Counsel

Advisory Board

Josh Shepperd

Josh Shepperd

Senior Faculty Research Advisor

University of Colorado Boulder

 

Former NRPF Directors

T-Bone Burnett

T-Bone Burnett

Director Emeritus

Garrett Levin

Garrett Levin

Director Emeritus

Bruce Lundvall

Bruce Lundvall

Director Emeritus (Deceased)

Jonathan Poneman

Jonathan Poneman

Director Emeritus

Bob Santelli

Bob Santelli

Director Emeritus

Gerald Seligman

Gerald Seligman

Secretary and Director Emeritus

John L. Simson

John L. Simson

Chair Emeritus