Mark C. Perry Elected Chairman of Segerstrom Center Board of Directors

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Mark C. Perry has been elected Chairman of the Center's Board of Directors, succeeding John L Ginger.

Perry has been a member of the Center's Board since 2011, serving as Co-chair, Board Development Committee and Chair, Long-Range Planning Committee and the Executive Board. He and his wife Carol recently chaired the Center's 44th annual Candlelight Concert. He is Executive Vice Chairman for the Global Commercial Bank for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Perry will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2018.

Perry said, "It is an honor to serve as Segerstrom Center's Chairman. At the heart of the Center, I have felt an extraordinary passion and commitment both to the arts and to this community. Our world-class performances are now complemented by innovative community engagement programs that are in a way unique nation-wide and enables us to serve all of many diverse communities and that contribute in every possible way to the county's many diverse communities.

I congratulate John Ginger, my predecessor. So much has been accomplished during his term, from the beautiful Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities to new community-focused programs. He has been an inspiration to all of us who serve with him on the Board, and I look forward to working with the Board to build upon his achievements and to developing new goals for this remarkable organization."

Center President Terrence W. Dwyer stated, "This is an especially exciting time for the Center. I look forward to working with Mark throughout the coming years. We will continue to excel artistically, and now, with our new Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation and Center Without Boundaries initiative, we can provide new and innovative ways for audiences, patrons and families diverse communities to socialize and connect culturally."

For the past 36 years with Bank of America, Mark Perry has held many leadership roles, including Global Commercial Banking West Region Executive (covering 12 western states), West Region Credit Products Executive, National Sales & Support Executive for Business Banking, as well as positions within Client Management, Operations, Retail, and Credit Risk Administration.

A native of Whittier, California, Mark is a third generation Bank of America associate with combined family service of more than 115 years. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles and his Master's degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. He is a FINRA Registered Principal with Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses, as well as a Certified Treasury Professional. He has served on several boards, including a private equity firm investing in minority-owned businesses.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is committed to supporting artistic excellence, offering unsurpassed experiences and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs.

Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County's largest non-profit arts organization. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family- friendly programming and free performances on the Center's Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, including free movie screenings, live performances, special holiday events and festivals to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the county.

Segerstrom Center is a leader among the nation's performing arts centers for providing education programs designed to inspire young people through the arts. These reach hundreds of thousands of students each year in five Southern California counties. Community engagement programs developed through the Center for Dance and Innovation and Center Without Boundaries also connect the Center more comprehensively with Orange County's many diverse communities. The CDI supports flagship artistic programming and a wide range of projects that celebrate innovation, nurture creativity and engage audiences of the future. It is home to the American Ballet William J. Gillespie School and the School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities. The Center Without Boundaries develops partnerships with non-cultural organizations to help them in their own efforts to respond the ever-changing needs of the community.

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