CRIMSON EXPRESS & COMPANY - Band Booster Organization
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2007-2008 Crimson Express and Company Officers:
| Mike Koberstein President  |
Mike and his wife Jan have lived in Murphysboro for the past 25 years and have four children, Nick a senior who plays trumpet/mellophone in Crimson Express, Emily a freshman a member of Crimson Express color guard, as well as older sons Jerad and Heath. Mike has a background in various engineering management positions and for the past 11 years has held position as a machinery sales representative to the plastics processing industry. |
| Debbie Parnell Vice President |
Debbie and her husband, Chuck have lived in Murphysboro most of their lives. We have been involved with the Crimson Express for the past 2 years, and the MMS band for the past 5 years. We have 2 children, Kenny and Robbie they both attend Murphysboro High School. Kenny is a junior, and plays the trumpet. Robbie is a Freshman, and plays percussion in the band. Both of our boys have been involved with the band program since the 6th grade. Debbie is employed with Shawnee Health Service for the past 16 years, she is based at the Murphysboro Health Center & Shawnee Dental Center as the Assistant Clinic Manager. Chuck is employed with Illinois Department of Corrections for the past 27 years. This is Debbie's second year as serving as the Vice President. |
| Nancy Caskey Secretary |
Nancy and her husband, Kirk, have been involved with Crimson Express for 4 years. They have 2 sons, Joel and Matthew. Joel is a junior this year and plays percussion for Crimson Express. Although Matthew is too young to be a band member, he enjoys traveling and "hanging out" with the band. Nancy has been employed at Adolescent Health Center for 20 years. She is currently the clinic supervisor. Kirk is self-employed in Murphysboro in computer repair and also creates and designs signs, banners and vinyl graphics. |
| Karen Lindsey Treasurer |
Karen and her husband Charley are both originally from the big town of Gorham but the last 20 years lived in Murphysboro and have 3 children. Aaron which is in his first year of college, Ryan is a junior and plays the clarinet and Meagan is in the 6th grade. Karen is the assistant branch manager at Murphy Wall State Bank in Murphysboro. She has been in banking for 18 years. |
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2007 - 2008 Crimson Express Executive Board:
The Crimson Express Executive Board endevors to keep band related activities running smoothly. Executive Board members are chosen to represent most areas in the band. The President presides over the Board and the Secretary documents activities for future reference. The Board meets as needed to address budget and funding decisions as well as to review and update the Crimson Express operating papers. Members serving on the 2007 - 2008 Executive Board of Crimson Express and Company are:
| John Erbes |
John is in his second go around as a Crimson parent. His oldest son, Andrew was a member from 2001 – 2005, and his youngest son, Aaron is a freshman band member who has been with Crimson since the 7th grade. As part of his board duties, John provides our board with legal guidance. John is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Southern Illinois University, and has twenty-seven years of law practice and fourteen years of teaching experience. John is active in numerous community groups and has served seventeen years on the Board of the Jackson County Health Department, the last ten as president. |
| Andrea Brewer | Andrea and husband Brian have lived and worked in Murphysboro most of their lives. We have two children and both attend MHS. Our son, Ashton, is a Senior this year and is a wrestler for MHS. Our daughter, Hilary, is a Sophomore and plays percussion in the band along with being onthe Golf team, Basketball and Softball. She also is a member of the Key Club. Andrea is a nurse manager in the cardiac cath lab at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and has been employed there for 20 years. Brian is a Sergeant at the police department in Murphysboro. |
| Carla Quigley | Carla and her husband Bill have two sons involved in Crimson Express. Their oldest son Nick was a member of the percussion section from 2002-2006. He is currenly attending John A.Logan College where is is majoring in journalism. He is also a drumline instructor for the upcoming fall season. Their younger son Kyle is a Sophmore at MHS and has been performing with the band since he was in the 7th grade. He is a member of the percussion section. Carla works at SIU at the Physical Plant. She also takes care of the uniforms for the band. This is her second year serving as an at-large member of the board. |
| Dave Barger | Dave and Kelly have lived in Murphysboro for 20 years and have two children. Alex is a senior in the color guard and Nick is a freshman in the horn line. Dave has been employed with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the past 20 years and Kelly has been teaching at Saint Andrew School in Murphysboro for 9 years. Dave and Kelly are beginning their 5th year as Crimson volunteers. |
| Dave Preece | David and his wife Wendy have two children. Dylan is a freshman at MHS and plays trumpet with the Crimson Express. They also have a daughter, Madison who is in the 6th grade and plays clarinet with the Blue Devil Band. Dave served the last two years as Band Booster President for the Blue Devil Band and this year as Vice-President. Dave is excited about serving on the Crimson Board. Both Dave and Wendy are looking forward to many years as Crimson parents. |
For information on how to contact our officers, CLICK HERE.
Crimson Express & Company - History and Goals:
History
The Crimson Express and its parent booster organization, Crimson Express & Company, were formed in 1990, bringing with it a new emphasis on marching band competition. Through dedicated efforts over the ensuing years, the Crimson Express & Company have supported the Crimson Express by raising money to purchase necessary equipment and to provide opportunities for students to participate in a year-round program. The Crimson Express is now recognized as one of the most outstanding marching bands of its size in the Midwest, and has represented the community of Murphysboro in competitions and parades as far away as Calgary, Canada, and Walt Disneyworld in Florida. Crimson Express & Company annually provide the necessary volunteer manpower to host Drums at Appletime Marching Band Competition during the Murphysboro Apple Festival, a competition that grows larger each year. Additionally, they have raised sufficient funds to provide an annual Crimson Express Summer Tour, a competition season that no other area high school marching band provides its students.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Crimson Express & Company is to support the Murphysboro High School band program in all of its many facets and to enhance the quality and quantity of educational opportunities available to Murphysboro high school students by providing a vehicle for parent communication, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising,
Goals:
- To promote opportunities for student participation regardless of family income, specifically recognizing that the cost of instruments and lessons can be significant.
- To promote positive, enriching, year-round, quality music education and to enhance the mental, moral, social and physical development of students.
- To promote appreciation of music and the arts, and to encourage life-long habits for utilizing music as recreation.
- To promote interpersonal development, self-discipline, teamwork, responsibility and leadership in all participating students.
