Susan Scott

Name:
Susan Scott

City/State:
Petoskey, MI

Employer/Former Employer (if retired):
Dow Corning

Type of Business/Organization:
Fortune 500 chemical manufacturing

Membership Level:
Lifetime Member

Please add a brief bio of your relevant experience:
I first joined the Blissfest board in 2016 after retiring from the private sector in late 2015. I served 4 years from 2016 - 2020 and was President of the board from 2017 to mid 2020. I rejoined the board in late 2024 through an appointment to a vacant seat and am interested in continuing to serve the organization in this capacity.

Why are you interested in serving on the Blissfest Board?
My training and professional experience is in Finance and I enjoy focusing on keeping the organization in a healthy financial position and supporting our investment decisions.

What do you see as your most valuable contribution to Blissfest?
Financial experience and expertise as well as a passion for organizational development!

What do you see as challenges and opportunities for us in the next few years?
Challenges: Aging campus infrastructure, Staffing stability and continuity
Opportunities: Solid opportunities for campus investment

Please provide more details about your nonprofit or board experience such as the organization’s size or other roles not listed above.
Blissfest is my exclusive non-profit experience.

Skills and Expertise you will contribute to the Board of Directors, Blissfest Music Organization and Committees you serve.
Accounting, HR / Administration, Institutional Knowledge, Budgeting/Financial Planning, Strategic Planning

Attributes:
Asks tough questions with respect, Optimistic, Strong Work Ethic, Collaborative, Responsive, Respectful of varying points of view

Please describe your level of comfort or experience with the expectations of the organization: including any concerns or potential conflicts with this time commitment?
I understand the expectations and have no concerns.

Please List the Organization(s) you have served?
Blissfest Music Organization

President / Board Member