The view from the Ford’s Theatre stage looking out to the audience. To the left of the stage is the President Box with an American flag, a framed picture of George Washington and American flag bunting draped over the box. To the right is another box with yellow and white curtains. In the center of the stage is a wooden desk. The view includes two levels of seating and rows of lighting equipment on the third level.
Photo © Maxwell MacKenzie.

Board of Governors

Since its inception in 1970 by The Honorable C. William Verity, Jr., the Board of Governors has celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and supported the exploration of the American experience through theatre and education. Today, the Board of Governors comprises corporations and associations who support and advance the mission of Ford’s Theatre through a variety of activities, including production underwriting, education program underwriting and general operating support.

Executive Chairman’s Circle

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Chevron

Jay Thompson

Member since 1980

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General Dynamics

Phebe N. Novakovic

Member since 1996

Intuit

Michael Kennedy

Member Since 2024

Lockheed Martin

Robert H. Head

Member since 2024

Chairman’s Circle

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Boeing

Member since 2022

HII Mission Technologies

Andy Green

Member since 2023

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The Home Depot, Inc.

Heather Kennedy

Member since 2006

Vice Chairman’s Circle

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Alston & Bird LLP

Edward T. Kang

Member since 2007

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Altria Group

Phil Park

Member since 2008

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BP America

Mary Streett

Member since 2004

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ConocoPhillips

Andrew Lundquist

Member since 1989

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KPMG LLP

Steven G. Barry

Member since 2007

McKinsey & Company

Danielle Burr

Member since 2024

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Meta

Kevin Martin

Member since 2017

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National Retail Federation

Matthew Shay

Member since 2016

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Ovation

Charles Segars

Member since 2014

Siemens Corporation

Brie N. Sachse

Member since 2004

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Southwest Airlines

Christa Lucas

Member since 2025

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United Airlines

Theresa Fariello

Member since 2018

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Visa Inc.

Robert Thomson III

Member since 2007

President’s Circle

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Bloomberg

Josh Eastright

Member since 2010

PwC

Holly McKenzie

Member since 2021

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Southern Company

Bryan Anderson

Member since 2003

Vice President’s Circle

Charter Communications

Rachel Welch

Member since 2014

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Exxon Mobil Corporation

Jamie Wall

Member since 1978

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Invesco

Member since 2019

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Oracle

Josh Pitcock

Member since 2008

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Phillips 66

Caroline Eliassen

Member since 2013

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SHEIN

Member since 2024

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Temu

Member since 2025

United Parcel Service

Michael Kiely

Member since 2009

Director’s Circle

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Alibaba Group

Paul Nagle

Member since 2018

American Petroleum Institute

Mike Sommers

Member since 2010

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Bank of America

Larry Di Rita

Member since 1995

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Best Buy

Parker Brugge

Member since 2009

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The Business Council

Marlene Colucci

Member since 2025

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Citi

Candida P. Wolff

Member since 2013

Comcast NBCUniversal

Lance West

Member since 2024

Coupang

Bill Anaya

Member since 2017

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Delta Air Lines Inc.

Heather Wingate

Member since 2017

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Eli Lilly and Company

Shawn O’Neail

Member since 2019

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Ford Motor Company

Christopher Smith

Member since 2004

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InterDigital

Blair Watters

Member Since 2025

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Johnson & Johnson

Jane Adams

Member since 2017

Kekst CNC

Brian Bartlett

Member since 2023

Nareit Foundation

Catherine Barré

Member since 2016

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National Association of Realtors

Shannon McGahn

Member since 2019

Nuclear Energy Institute

Michael Flannigan

Member since 2017

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Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

Robert S. Aiken

Member since 2002

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Principal Foundation

Christopher D. Payne

Member since 2013

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S&P Global

Darlene Bright

Member since 2018

Salesforce, Inc.

Hugh Gamble

Member since 2024

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Salt River Project

Robert Cogan

Member since 2013

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Shell Oil Company

Cam Toohey

Member since 2005

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Toyota Motor North America

Stephen J. Ciccone

Member since 2002

Tractor Supply Company

Noni L. Ellison

Member since 2021