Meet the Staff

Nathan Basinger

Talent Buyer/Box Office Manager

Contact For: Bookings, Ticketing
Email: nate@englert.org

Nathan Basinger is another in a long line of Midwestern accordianists turned Hammond organ players. When not moving 400 lb. musical instruments, Basinger writes music for a variety of nationally broadcast television programs. Basinger received a BA in anthropology and music from the University of Iowa in 2000.

Beth Bewley-Randall

Executive Director

Contact For: Bookings, Sponsorships, Tours, General Questions
Email: beth@englert.org

Beth received her BA in Theatre Studies from Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana, and her MFA in Stage Management from the University of Iowa. Prior to coming to the Englert as a full time Production Manager and then Executive Director, Beth was part of the consulting team that oversaw the Englert’s theatrical package bidding and installation. She also worked at the UI Division of Performing Arts Production Unit assisting the Production Manager. Before arriving in Iowa in 1999, she professionally Stage Managed at various theatres in the Chicago area. Currently, Beth is the 2008 President of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, and also sits on the Board of Directors of Iowa Shares, and Iowa City Community Theatre. Pictured with Beth are the famed Rocky (left) and Cleo (right) of the Rockytown comic strip in the Iowa City Press-Citizen every Friday.

Chris Cary

Production Manager

Contact For: Technical Specs & Production
Email: chris@englert.org

Chris's career began in 1998 when he graduated from World Harvest Bible College in Columbus, Ohio. He currently has his own company, Revolution Exchange, which offers sound consultation to businesses and churches all over the country. Also, Chris is the Creative Arts Pastor of Life Church in Coralville, Iowa. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, hanging out with friends and playing racquetball.

Sean Fredericks

Managing Director

Contact For: Operations, Marketing, Fundraising, Sponsorships
Email: sean@englert.org

Sean received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa and his MBA from the University of Iowa, and previously did marketing for ACT and West Music. When not at the Englert, Sean enjoys cooking, exercising, watching football, and writing & performing music. Sean serves on the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Downtown Association and is on the Cultural Tourism committee for the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance. He is also a volunteer for Junior Achievement, and a volunteer for the Ambassador, SEED and BASE Committees of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jerri LoTempio

Office Manager

Contact For: Billing
Email: jerri@englert.org

Jerri recently returned to her birthplace of Iowa City, IA after spending much of her life in the Southeastern States. She worked as a computer-programmer at Miami-Dade College where she graduated, and spent several years at Gold’s Gym of Fayette County, Georgia, before returning to Iowa with her husband Dan.

Nancy C. Mayfield

Marketing & Development Manager

Contact For: Volunteer Opportunities, Friends of the Englert, Grants, Marketing
Email: nancy@englert.org

Nancy C. Mayfield received her MFA in Theatre Arts from the University of Iowa in 2003. Since then, she has served as the Marketing & Education Director at Riverside Theatre, the Jewelry Buyer at Vortex, and the Education Director for Rage Theatrics. On the side, she dabbles in dramaturgical research and sword fighting. Nancy is also the Volunteer Coordinator for the Englert.

Kathy Ruestow

Box Office

Kathy graduated from the University of Iowa in 2005 with a degree in vocal performance. She is known regionally for her vocal jazz stylings in several performing groups - including New Beat Society and The Diplomettes. Currently, she is continuing her education with classes in health sciences.

Sarah Shonrock

House Manager

Contact For: Patron services, Concessions, Merchandise
Email: sarah@englert.org