J. Kirk Metzger

Background

Metzger, J. Kirk was born on August 16, 1947 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Forrest Edwin and Lucille Theodora Metzger.

Education

Bachelor in Speech and Theatre, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, 1970; Master of Arts in Theatre Arts, U. Nevada, Las Vegas, 1978.

Career

Technical director department of music, U. Nevada, Las Vegas, 1974-1976; general manager, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, Las Vegas, 1976-1982; director, Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, 1982-1990; executive director, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, since 1990. Stage manager Las Vegas Chamber Players, 1974-1982, Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra, 1974-1982. Production stage manager Nevada Dance Theatre, Las Vegas, 1976-1982.

Appointed member Art Commission Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, 1987-1989. Grant panelist Colorado Arts. Council, Denver, 1989.

Achievements

• J. Kirk Metzger has been listed as a noteworthy Performing arts center manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, secretary Downtown Colorado Springs, Inc., 1987-1989. Member International Association Auditorium Mgrs. (committee chair 1988-1990, board directors 1990-1991), International Society Performing Arts Adminstrs., Association PerformingArts Presenters, Rotary Club (president 1989-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, skiing.

Connections

Married LaFollette Mary Peterson, June 22, 1974. Children: Krista Lynn, Kelsey Joy.

Father:

Forrest Edwin Metzger

Mother:

Lucille Theodora Metzger

Spouse:

LaFollette Mary Peterson

child:

Kelsey Joy Metzger

child:

Krista Lynn Metzger