BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANNUAL OFS MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Hosted in person at the Capitol Theater on Tuesday, April 23, at 6 pm.  Memberships can be renewed at the door.  Come hear about exciting programming as we head into 10o years of the Capitol Theater.

Monthly board meetings are open to the general public and OFS Membership:  6:00 pm –  4th Tuesday of each month (dates vary during holiday months). Agendas, current meeting minutes, and meeting locations are posted online here one week before general board meetings.

If you are interested in attending a meeting or joining a committee, email audrey@olympiafilmsociety.org to learn how you can contribute to our community. 

To be considered for the board of directors, review the Board Strategic Plan and online board application form. 

The Olympia Film Society is seeking talented, diverse, and energetic people to join -We welcome diversity and want to make sure we draw from a broad cross-section of our community. We especially welcome board members who broadly represent the community and bring various experiences and cultural and economic backgrounds to the role.    The OFS Board sets policies, develops strategic plans for the future, provides fiscal oversight and fundraisers, and advocates for the theater within the community. (Note: the board does not select films to be screened, bands to perform, or  involve itself in day-to-day operations) The excellent OFS staff handles this work!  

The OFS Board is here to ensure the longevity and health of OFS by

1. Fundraising for operational and capital improvements,
2. Advocating and creating diverse community partnerships, 
3. Stewarding responsible governance and fiscal management.

Damian Magista – President
COMMITTEES:  Executive, Finance
OCCUPATION: AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships, Regional Program Manager
AFFILIATES:  Indie Videographer, Filmmaker, Art Institute Seattle and San Francisco, Central City Concern Portland
TERMS: 2021 – 2023, 2023-2025

Damian Magista is a photographer, writer/producer of Food Cart and founder of “Chomp! Food Film Fest. He’s worked on shows for PBS and Travel Channel.   Projects include “Food Cart”, an award-winning short film about a struggling young chef who runs out of ingredients, forcing him to choose between a horrible crime or risk losing everything. “CHOMP! Food Film Fest” a night of food & film featuring meals prepared by renowned guest chefs and works by indie filmmakers.

His day job is in workforce development. Specifically engaging community organizations and developing relationships to further economic development and workforce opportunities in multiple industry sectors

Jeff DeLuca – Board Development Chair, Treasurer/ Vice President  
COMMITTEES: Board Development, Finance Committee
OCCUPATION: WA State Community Action Partnership, Executive Director
AFFILIATES: n/a
TERMS: 2021 –  2023, 2023-2025

As a working musician since I was a teenager and now as a statewide nonprofit leader, I’m eager to help OFS preserve the Capitol Theater as a community asset that supports local and regional art. I want to help access funds to upgrade/maintain the space and attract national talent. I am concerned about the future of spaces like the Capitol Theater given local development pressures and the monopolization of venues by corporations like Live Nation.  After growing up in Florida and starting my career in Chapel Hill, NC, I moved to Olympia with my partner in August 2017. Upon arriving, I managed Renata Rollins’s campaign for Olympia City Council. Since January 2018, I have worked for the Washington State Community Action Partnership and have served as Executive Director there since December 2019. WSCAP is a statewide association of 30 Community Action Agencies fighting poverty and inequality all across Washington State.

Tom Rieger – Facilities Committee Chair
COMMITTEES:  Facilities
OCCUPATION: Architect
AFFILIATES: Sand in the City
TERMS: 2019 – 2021, 2021-2023, 2023-2025

Tom Rieger is a licensed architect residing in Olympia, Washington. He received his architectural degree from Washington State University in 1999 before relocating to Olympia. Tom gained hands-on construction experience early in his career, building an appreciation for quality craftsmanship and how materials come together to create value. He trained with small local architectural firms, focused on providing personal attention to every client with bespoke solutions to meet their needs and budgets. Over his 20+ year career, Tom has worked on various projects, including mixed-use multi-family, historical renovations, commercial office spaces, and even a catamaran.

When not in the office, Tom likes to escape to the woods to relax, or off to a beach to carve sand.

Joel Gunz – Secretary
COMMITTEES: Board Development
OCCUPATION: Founder & Host, HitchCon; Publisher, The Hitchcockian Quarterly; Freelance Creative Director & Copywriter
AFFILIATES: HitchCon, Portland Advertising Federation
TERMS: 2023-2024

An independent scholar known online as the Alfred Hitchcock Geek, Joel is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, president & host of HitchCon (Hitchcon.org) and publisher of The Hitchcockian Quarterly (hitchcockianquarterly.com). His fascination with the Master of Cinema commenced at age 12 and never stopped, eventuating in hundreds of scholarly articles, chapters and essays. He’s produced and directed documentaries on several film series projects: “How to Watch Hitchcock” (2018-19), “Freak the Geek” (2018-current) and “Alfred Hitchcock, Master of the Surreal” (2019-current). His latest Hitchcock-themed film essay is “Spellbound by L’Amour Fou” (2021). Joel and his partner, Christy La Guardia, live with their beagle, Charlie, in Olympia, Washington.

BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Finance – Elaine Fischer, Aimee Hughes, Dick Meyer (community member), Jeff DeLuca (Chair)
Capital Grants Team – Audrey Henley, open community member seat
Board Development – Jeff DeLuca (Chair), open community member seat
Facilities – Shane Jewell (community member), Peter Moulton (community member), Tim Sweeney (community member), Tom Rieger (Chair)

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
OFS Bylaws
OFS Articles of Incorporation
NEW – Washington State Non-Profit Act 2022
Members may request access to organizational materials per the WNP Act – request to capitoltheater@olympiafilmsociety.org