Christopher Purdy is Classical 101’s early morning host, 7-10 a.m. weekdays. He is host and producer of Front Row Center – Classical 101’s weekly celebration of Opera and more – as well as Music in Mid-Ohio, Concerts at Ohio State,…
40th Ambassadors
Dr. Johanna Destefano
Johanna Destefano moved to Columbus from the San Francisco Bay area for her new job as a professor of linguistics at The Ohio State University. She later joined the OC’s Board of Directors, and immediately began to make an impact…
Bill Miller
Bill Miller is the current president of our Board of Directors. Outside of OC, he is a partner in KPMG’s Columbus office and a part of the Insurance practice. He has more than 20 years of experience serving life insurance and…
Dr. Henry Sauls
Dr. Henry Sauls is one of the original trustees of Opera Columbus. He now serves as the secretary for the American Institute of Music Studies. Classical music has been his avocation since his first piano lesson at age five.
Gretta Goodbottom
Gretta Goodbottom is a Columbus-based musician and drag artist. Hosting a one of a kind live piano cabaret, Gretta is a force to be reckoned with on the keys. With degrees in Piano Performance and Music composition, her musical skill…
Greg Bryan
Greg Bryan served OC as our production manager for past seasons. With his contributions, we were able to put on many amazing shows that led to where we are today.







