Administrative Team
Robert Lambeth
Executive Director
A passionate supporter of the arts, Robert Lambeth holds a Bachelor of Music from the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific, California, and a Master of Music from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has over twenty-five years of experience working with non-profit arts organizations and corporate finance in the United States and United Kingdom, most recently as the Executive Director of the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). Prior to HIFF, Robert was a Local Director for Lloyds Banking Group in London, and a District Manager for US Bank in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. After such a grand adventure, Robert is thrilled to be back in Oregon with his family, which includes his partner River, and his mother Laura.
Mario Huerta
Executive Assistant
Mario Huerta was born and raised in Bend and discovered his love for music in the fifth grade with the alto saxophone. Since then, he has widened his range of instruments to include trombone, euphonium, and guitar, and is a current undergraduate seeking a degree in Science and Technology Studies. Outside of the office, Mario loves to hit the trails with his dog, play chess, and practice music.
Brady Sossaman
Administrative and Admissions Assistant
Brady is a passionate musician, songwriter, and producer hailing from California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and in his previous job, taught guitar, piano, and ukulele students for two years. From a very young age, Brady fell in love with music and has since been writing, recording, producing, and performing for almost ten years now. Before college, he was largely self taught in drums, guitar, piano, and voice, but was trained in classical guitar as an undergrad. He is now here in Bend with his wife, Alexa, as she pursues her doctorate in physical therapy.