Nick founded eTown in 1991 after years on the road with the award-winning bluegrass band Hot Rize. He hosts the show and heads up its house band, the eTones, leads the organization and remains an active musician, songwriter and producer.
Since eTown’s beginning, Helen has contributed her stellar harmony singing plus strong writing/storytelling skills and sharp editorial eye to the program. She continues to be a vibrant onstage presence at all live eTown tapings.
Debbie Merino
Director of Finance
Debbie oversees eTown’s finances and helps keep the organization on sound footing. Her work supports the shows, events and community programs that audiences see and hear.
Todd Ayers
Post Production Supervisor
Todd oversees the work that turns eTown’s live recordings into finished programs. He helps make sure each episode is ready for listeners.
Devon Forster
Director of Development & Community Outreach
Devon leads eTown’s development and community outreach – connecting donors, sponsors, and partners to the work that keeps eTown’s mission going strong.
Taylor Denn
Talent Coordinator
As the talent coordinator for over 15 years, Taylor is the driving force behind booking the musicians who share our stage. With an ear for great music and deep relationships in the music industry, he works behind the scenes to make sure that our audience can trust the music that comes to eTown.
Eric Kean
Production Manager
Eric manages production for eTown’s shows and events. He helps turn the plans for each night into a live experience for artists and audiences.
Chris Coomey
Marketing & Communications Manager
Chris shares the stories behind eTown’s music, events and community work. He manages marketing and communications that help audiences find their way to the show and eTown Hall.
Sully Lineberger
Director of Operations
Sully oversees the day-to-day operations that keep eTown running. His work connects the many moving parts of the organization and eTown Hall.
Dechen Hawk
Operations Manager
Dechen helps manage eTown’s daily operations. He works across the organization to keep its programs and events running smoothly.
James Tuttle
Chief Engineer
James leads the technical side of eTown’s recordings. His work helps capture the performances and conversations at the heart of each show.
Nick Forster
eTown Founder & CEO
Helen Forster
eTown Co-Founder
Greg Pent, Chair
Real estate investor and contractor
Heather Hurford, Vice-chair
Digital Product Owner, Aetna
Dave Cass
Managing Director at Techstars | Adjunct Professor at CU Boulder
Carly Holbrook
Principal Partner, Handlebar Public Relations
Will Paradise, Chair
Owner, Paradise Found Records
Ryan McIntyre
Founding Partner, Foundry Group
Terry J. Rodrigue
Founder, Interwest Engineering | Interwest Consulting Group
Matt Sanders
Business Development and Operations Leader | Lennar Corporation
Tara Worley Riseley
Graphic Designer | Barefoot PR
Mark F. Bell
Partner | Stinson LLP
