The National Guitar Workshop is distinguished by the quality of its faculty, courses, and guest artists. The administrative staff is dedicated to providing the best musical experience for our students.
David Smolover – President
Michael Allain – VP of Operations
Nathaniel Gunod – Associate Director
Tom Dempsey – Director of Music, Director Of Jazz Summit
Kristen Coates – Operations Director
Jason Shadrick– Sales & Artist Relations
James Ulreich – Registrar
Cindy Shadrick- Operations Associate
Barbara Smolover – Art Director
Jonah Buchanan – Program Coordinator, NMW
Mark Rothman – Residential Life Director
Greg Horne – Musical Director
Dennis McCumber – Musical Director
Kim Perlak – Intern Coordinator
Trish Adams – Connecticut Campus Director
Ian Campbell – Connecticut Campus Director
Steven Novacek – West Coast Director
Gayle Novacek – West Coast Director
Nathan Jarrell – West Coast Director
Dave Overthrow – Director of Bass Summit
David Hamburger – Director of Acoustic Summit
Brian Seeger – Director of Jam Summit
Martha Masters – Assistant Director, Classical Summit
Nick Vecchio – Program Director, NMW