IllianaLancerContra Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, JimF-LowBari said: Not a bad choice, sure the corps directors have plenty of DC experience and the CEO has experience in other needed areas. The down side is that he doesn’t know the history of Drum Corps, former leaders now revered or despised, etc. Which may let some try another G7 move, or other self-serving initiative 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hard to believe he has no Drum Corps background, but maybe that's exactly what is needed. Welcome to the fam Nate Boudreaux. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, greg_orangecounty said: Hard to believe he has no Drum Corps background, but maybe that's exactly what is needed. Welcome to the fam Nate Boudreaux. As an LSU grad, I will say Geaux Boudreaux 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I think that Dan A pretty much made the new director’s job easy. It’s maintaining what he did over his tenure. New headquarters and permanent finals week home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 He met with WC leaders yesterday but nothing leaked out? That may be a first for DCI!🙂 Though his bio does not list drum corps experience, he may have knowledge of the activity itself from a fan point of view. My guess is if he doesn’t, he still attended shows this past summer and Flo Marching was his best friend. One of Dan Acheson’s strengths was he knew many of the founders, marched in DCI in the early days, and knew the next generation of which he was a part. That was needed in the 1990’s but given the changes in the times and activity, it’s not what is needed today so an outsider with trusted allies who know the inside could be a great combo and hopefully he has the allies. I’m thinking that his credentials make him qualified for the safety issues as well as keeping DCI solid financially. Dealing with the cast of characters in DCI will be interesting. All the best to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Anova Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 This is potentially a very good hire, imo. His having no background experiences in Drum Corps or Marching Bands , WGI , I don’t see as any negative . His bio shows he has apparently grown youth activities and sports that desired more visibility . He seems to have contacts in the corporate world he developed as sponsors for organizations he has been with before . DCI right now needs added organizational stability , then growth of Corps , fans, sponsorships and new income streams . He could assist in such . I welcome him and wish him well in this endeavor . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheherazadesghost Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 High-profile and -functioning nonprofit experience, as well as an award for DEI recruitment are my biggest takeaways. I'm curious to learn more detail about what earned him said award before I grant full seal of approval, but what is described means something. GL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSnareDrummer Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 @Hook'emCavies just PM'd me. He says he missed it by *that* much. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 38 minutes ago, Boss Anova said: This is potentially a very good hire, imo. His having no background experiences in Drum Corps or Marching Bands , WGI , I don’t see as any negative . His bio shows he has apparently grown youth activities and sports that desired more visibility . He seems to have contacts in the corporate world he developed as sponsors for organizations he has been with before . DCI right now needs added organizational stability , then growth of Corps , fans, sponsorships and new income streams . He could assist in such . I welcome him and wish him well in this endeavor . Actually I agree with you. A new fresh perspective is a good thing. At least I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, OldSnareDrummer said: @Hook'emCavies just PM'd me. He says he missed it by *that* much. Or, dodged a bullet by *that* much. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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