Executive Director - John Steckel

John Steckel serves as the Executive Director to the Jacksonville Symphony Society.  John has served the Society as orchestra manager from 2013-2019 and returned to the position from 2021-2026.  He has also served on the board of the Society as treasurer from 2020-2022.  John is a native of Greenfield, Illinois and is a graduate of Quincy University with a degree in Business Administration.  He is recently retired after spending 30 years teaching business and computer education.  John is a musician who has spent over 35 years as a church music director and pianist.

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Emma Jensen - Orchestra Manager

Emma Jensen serves as the Orchestra Manager for the Jacksonville Symphony Society.  Emma is also a member of the orchestra's percussion section.  She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University in musicology and has served in administration with the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  She has served as a teacher and musician in Illinois, Indiana, Florida, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.