Welcoming Six New Leaders to the
Friends of Music Hall Board

We are delighted to welcome six new members to the Friends of Music Hall Board of Directors. Each brings unique professional expertise, community connections, and a shared commitment to preserving and promoting Music Hall for future generations. We are grateful for their leadership and look forward to the contributions they will make in advancing our mission.

As a lifelong Cincinnatian, Steve Early has been enjoying the arts in the splendor of Music Hall all of his life. He is a graduate of Miami University and is a leading realtor with Sibcy Cline. In addition to Friends of Music Hall, Steve serves on the Collections & Education Committee at The Taft Museum and acts as Conservator for the Literary Club of Cincinnati. He also works with the Curiosity Council at The Museum Center at Union Terminal, and is a member of the Cincinnati MacDowell Society. An avid local historian, Steve is also the editor of a local newspaper, the Terrace Park Village Views, and is the author of Amid The Honorable Plenty, a book on the early pioneer history of the Cincinnati area in the 1790s. Steve has a passion for local history, art, and architecture, and he looks forward to working with FMH.

Marybeth Keating is a compassionate leader, educator, and lifelong learner who is passionate about helping others grow and succeed. With more than 14 years of experience supporting clinical and non-clinical teams in healthcare, she has built a reputation for bringing patience, empathy, and encouragement to every interaction. Her work focuses on training, education, and helping people confidently navigate change, while creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.Known for her strong communication skills, collaborative approach, and ability to simplify complex challenges, Marybeth enjoys building meaningful relationships and helping others reach their full potential. She values authenticity, active listening, and fostering a culture of trust and continuous learning.Marybeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati and maintains certifications in several Epic system modules. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply committed to serving her community through volunteer work supporting children and families experiencing grief.Whether in her career, volunteer efforts, or personal life, Marybeth strives to lead with kindness, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Dave McCabe has had a lifelong love of the icons of Cincinnati history, having worked on the Delta Queen steamboat after high school, and at Findlay Market and Union Terminal while in college. So it was natural that this love would lead to his involvement with the heart of the Queen City, Music Hall.

Living in Chicago and San Francisco, he was an interior designer and later a graphic designer.  Back home in Cincinnati after thirty years away, he continues to take on projects for community-related organizations and is a community organizer himself, having co-founded the Mount Adams Food Drive and Mount Adams Pride. He has a passion for architecture and history and is thrilled to serve to enhance and promote Music Hall while striving to make it relevant for today's world.

Christina Mihalek is an Event & Experiential Marketing Consultant with 20+ years of experience producing large-scale events, reaching hundreds of thousands of attendees across 100+ productions for corporations, national nonprofits, and festivals, and including Breakthrough T1D, Dr. Scholl's, DAV, and Cincinnati Children's. As a former National Production Director, she led the strategy behind how a brand comes alive for attendees at these events. Along the way, she has managed budgets exceeding $1 million with national partners and negotiated sponsorship deals generating $1M+ in annual revenue. A University of Cincinnati Linder College of Business MBA graduate, Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), and Air Force veteran. She now helps organizations strategize and produce brand experiences and events people remember.

Tara Pascoe is a customer success leader, nonprofit founder, speaker, and community builder who believes meaningful connections are at the heart of thriving businesses and communities.

Professionally, Tara serves as a Principal Customer Success Manager at Paycor, where she partners with complex organizations to navigate change, strengthen relationships, and create long-term value. Her career has largely been rooted in technology, where she is especially interested in how emerging tools, thoughtful strategy, and human connection can work together to help organizations grow.That same passion led Tara to found Cincy Girls Who in 2022. As Executive Director, she has grown the nonprofit into a vibrant community focused on combating loneliness and creating accessible opportunities for women of all ages to connect through movement and shared experiences that encourage them to explore new places, neighborhoods, in every corner of Greater Cincinnati.Tara is also an experienced speaker, with engagements including TEDxUCincinnati and the ConnectHER Women’s Summit, and a longtime community volunteer. She is passionate about Cincinnati, bringing people together, and contributing to the organizations and spaces that make the region special. She is excited to bring that perspective to the Friends of Music Hall board.

Jenell Walton is Vice President of Content at Cincinnati Public Radio, where she leads programming for 90.9 WGUC Classical and non-news programming for 91.7 WVXU. Her work also includes community engagement, events and educational outreach, connecting Cincinnati Public Radio’s programming and resources with audiences throughout Greater Cincinnati.

 A Cincinnati native and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Jenell has built a career at the intersection of media, storytelling, communications, and community. She spent much of her television career at WCPO-TV as an anchor and reporter, with earlier reporting experience at FOX 7 in Evansville, Indiana, and WDTN-TV in Dayton, Ohio. She later brought her storytelling expertise to communications and marketing leadership positions with Cincinnati Metro, the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, and the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jenell is also an active leader in public media nationally. She has served as board chair of the Public Media Content Collective and continues to serve on its board, helping advance conversations about the future of public media and audience engagement. A graduate of Miami University, Jenell is passionate about the arts, education and creating meaningful connections between cultural institutions and the communities they serve. She is excited to bring that passion and perspective to the Friends of Music Hall board.