CVRep Board of Directors

Jim Egan was an international business executive for most of his career. Prior to retiring he held the position as president of Latin America for Tyco International. Jim and his wife Carol share a passion for the arts and for supporting organizations that transform the lives of young people and others in the local community. Along with CVRep, Jim is activity involved with the Palm Springs Art Museum and serves on the Board of Trustees. Jim has served on the board of directors for eight years of the American Outreach Foundation, an organization that supplies mechanized wheelchairs to disabled veterans and others. He is also involved with The Foundation, of the Palm Springs Unified School District in a Task Force which is focusing on providing students with the skills needed to participate in Artificial Intelligence fields.

Bernie Fromm is the former president of Fromm Electric Supply, Reading, PA. He served as Chairman of Board of Trustees of Alvernia University in Reading as well as the Boards of The Reading Hospital, Bank of Pennsylvania, Jewish Federation, and National Association of Electrical Distributors.

Hugh Glenn retired in 2006 after a distinguished career in the jewelry business, including positions as President of the Hugh Glenn Corporation and Omega Watch USA. Current Board experience includes Co-Chairman of the Board Brookdale Geriatric Department, Martha Stewart Center for Living, Mount Sinai Hospital, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, Neenah, Wisconsin and 24K Club of New York City. Honors include 2008 Triple Zero Award, American Gem Society Honoree, National Conference of Christian and Jews, 1998 Honoree, American Jewish Committee, 1990.

Mr. Monachino is the president of T*IPS Management LLC, a management consulting company that advises on intellectual property matters, President of MFD Restoration Warehouse Ltd, specializing in the renovation and repurposing of heritage buildings and was with IBM for 34 years.He retired from IBM as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Development and Industry Marketing. In the past he has been involved with the Children’s Wish Foundation in New York City. In addition to CVRep, Mike is a director of the Sterling Estates Homeowners Association. He is also an artist and has been active with the Artist’s Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum.

Peter Bochnewich is an attorney and owner of Bochnewich Law Offices, APC, Palm Desert, with emphasis in trust and estate trial work, estate planning, probate, and civil matters.  Peter is past President of the Desert Bar Association and Desert Estate Planning Council, and active in community affairs. Peter has 10/10 AVVO attorney rating and is a Palm Springs Life MagazineTop Lawyer 2013-2015. Peter, wife Luz and daughter Anastasia believe in CVRep.

Sidney R. Craig owned a theatrical agency, The Craig Agency, for 35 years representing such actors and actresses as Jack Klugman, Stewart Granger, Hermione Gingold, Gloria Loring, etc. He currently serves on ten boards and commissions including, Palm Springs Police Advisory Board, Shelter For The Storm, and The Executive Board of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Nancy Cunningham is the Founding President of the Literary Society of the Desert. She retired from a career in both the corporate and non-profit worlds, serving as Manager of Stockholder Relations for General Motors and was the Executive Director of the Detroit Historical Society and a corporate development officer for the University of Chicago. She has served on the Rancho Mirage Library Foundation, is a Founder of the Palm Springs Architectural and Design Museum, and is active in the McCallum Muses.

Steven T. Erickson, CPA is a past director and treasurer of CVRep. Being an integral part of CVRep in the early years was enjoyable, educational, and enhanced Steven’s love for thought-provoking theatre! Steven is Managing Partner of Maryanov Madsen Gordon & Campbell in Palm Springs and is a graduate of Concordia College (MN). Steven has also served Angel View as director and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce as director and treasurer. Steven remains involved with CVRep as the chairperson of the Audit Committee.

Ann Greer works with the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition and Palm Springs Air Museum. Her background is theater, home video and marketing. She serves on the ACT for Multiple Sclerosis and Opera Showcase of the Desert boards. A firm advocate for the importance of the arts to civilization, Ann graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Scripps College, studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and taught at Kyung Sung Graduate University in Pusan, South Korea.

Scott Griffith was President/Executive Producer of America’s largest professional dinner theater for nearly thirty years. With a background in accounting, computer science, and live entertainment, his expertise as a consultant has been sought by many theatre companies. He was President of the American Dinner Theatre Institute for ten years. With degrees from Drake University and the University of Minnesota, he now spends time working in desert area real estate, event planning, swimming, Pilates, and gourmet cooking.

Jerry Keller is the owner of Lulu California Bistro in Palm Springs and Acqua California Bistro in Rancho Mirage.

Willie Rhine began his career in the entertainment industry as Owner and Artistic Director of Tophat Playhouse in Palm Springs. Currently, Willie co-owns the highly acclaimed EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge. He and his loving partner Albert Gonzalez are Members of The Desert AIDS Project’s Partners for Life, The AIDS Assistance Program’s Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program, and The Center’s Ocotillo Club.