NATCHITOCHES-NORTHWESTERN SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026-2027

Officers:
Samantha Palache Thomas, President
Gina McCorkle, Secretary
Mickey Stroud , Treasurer

Directors
Mary Lou Brown
Mandy Cathey
Linnye Daily
Wilfred Delphin
Hon. Desiree Duhon Dyess
J. Chris Guillet
Link Hall
Gayle Howell
Marion Johnston
Gina McCorkle
Bonnie Pace
Carolyn Roy
K. Jacob Ruppert, Esq.
Martin Smith Sanders III, Esq.
Cecilia Smith
Diane Temple
Jeffrey H. Thomas, Esq.
Samantha Thomas
Michelle Waskom
David Young 
David Zolzer

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Douglas Bakenhus
Alma Alost
Jennifer Maggio
Brenda Webb

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer with gold buttons and a black turtleneck, sitting on a light-colored sofa in a well-lit room with a plant and framed artwork in the background.

Samantha Palache Thomas
‍ ‍President

Gayle Howell
Treasurer

Gina McCorkle
Secretary

Mickey Stroud
Treasurer-Elect