Our Board

Pollyanna Gorman, Executive Director, Conductor:  A founding member, Pollyanna’s past positions held were: Music Director, Assistant Conductor and principal French Horn.  With a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the University of North Carolina, Pembroke, Pollyanna stepped into the role of Executive Director and Principal Conductor in 2006. She currently holds the positions of Board Member, Personnel Manager and Principal French Horn with the Southern California Philharmonic and Associate Conductor and Principal French Horn with the Orange County Preservation Band. 

 

Marcus Zimmer, Membership Director:  Marcus holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Cal State Fullerton, a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies and a Masters of Music – Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University.  As a licensed minister, Marcus works as the Music and Children’s Pastor for Life Center Church in Lakewood.  Marcus joined the Golden West Pops in 2004 and has served as Membership Director since 2006.

 

Carol E Franchi, Financial Director: Carol has worked as an accountant in the business community for over 25 years. Carol has been the Financial Director since the group’s inception.  A founding member, she maintains the position as section leader for the Flute section and is a member of several other performing groups. 

 

Barbara Hammond, Historical/Social Director: Barbara holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance from Long Beach State and currently works as a Substitute Teacher for the Long Beach and ABC Unified School Districts.  Barbara as performed with many groups including the Musical Youth Artist Repertoire Theatre.  A founding member, Barbara stepped into the role of Historical Director in 2006.

 

Joe LaRosa, Marketing Director:  Joe has a Master of Science in Computer Science.  Joe has almost 50 years experience playing in various bands from elementary school to college and several community bands throughout Orange County.   In addition to being a member of the Golden West Pops board, he is also serving his second year as president of the San Juan Hills High School Performing Arts Boosters. Joe joined the Golden West Pops in 2008. 

 

Frank Heinrichs, Publication Director Frank holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Southern California College/Vanguard University.  He is Principal Trumpet and technical consultant to the Golden West Pops. Frank performs with a variety of groups located throughout the Southern California area.  Frank joined the Golden West Pops in 2006. 

 

John Maloney, Public Relations Director:  John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ancient and British History from CSU Long Beach. He has been a member of the Golden West Pops since 2006 and serves as liaison between the band and the many veteran, community service, and fraternal organizations in Orange County. 

 

Jeannene Brennen, Community Relations:  Jeannene is a registered nurse, currently working for the Veterans Association and is a founding member of the Golden West Pops.  She has a degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing.  Jeannene supported the group since its inception and joined the board of directors in 2009.

 

Heide Palikan, Funding Director:  Heide has an Associate of Arts degree in Purchasing Management from Fullerton Junior College. She is responsible for researching and submitting funding requests to augment dues paid by Golden West Pops members and for-hire performances.  Heide is also the Assistant to the Band.  Heide has been a member of the Golden West Pops since 2005.