Board of Directors

Jan McCormick, President

Resident of Spring Green since 2005. Retired. Formerly marketing and communications executive with a national nonprofit, YMCA of the USA, headquartered first in New York City then Chicago. Started communications career with United Way of Dane County before being recruited to United Way of America in Washington, DC. Received BA degree in Journalism from UW-Madison and completed graduate work in Mass Communications. Father was a theatrical producer in New York City and produced summer stock theatre in the Hamptons on Long Island, thus my love for live theatre. Community volunteer leading the Spring Green Literary Festival Board that sponsors community reads of plays in advance of American Players Theatre season, formerly on the Arts Coalition Board. I am honored to serve on the Board for Two Crows Theatre Company.

Robert Birkhauser, Vice President

In addition to a long career in business Robert (Bob) Birkhauser is also a devoted supporter of Youth, Education, and the Arts. Before retiring in 2021, Bob had over 40 years of experience in the auto glass replacement and repair industry. He was formerly President/Owner of Aegis Tools International, Inc.and before that, Chairman/President and principal owner of Auto Glass Specialists, Inc. In 2010, Bobreceived the Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence and Advancement of Auto Glass Safety, the industry’s highest award. He held nine US patents and additional related foreign patents for automotive glass tools. Bob is an ex-officio and founding member of the board of the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council, Inc (AGRSS). Formerly, he served on the American Players Theatre Board (President), Edgewood College Board of Trustees, Madison Repertory Theatre Board (President), Madison Symphony Board, Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation Board, Madison Club (President), AAA Wisconsin Board of Directors and others. Bob is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Madison. He and his wife, Caryn, divide their residence between Spring Green, Wisconsin and Tucson, Arizona, and have three grown children and one grandchild.

Mary Lloyd-Jones, Treasurer

I was born & raised in Iowa City, Iowa. I received a BA in Political Science at the University of Iowa & then studied public policy at the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. In 2003 I moved to the Wyoming Valley and now live on my great-grandfather’s land. I am a retired tax professional (but I still volunteer for AARP Tax Aide) and serve as treasurer for several small nonprofits. I am the Clerk for the Town of Wyoming and work part-time in the APT Box-office.

Sam Van Hallgren, Secretary

Sam Van Hallgren moved to Spring Green with his wife, Carrie, and their three kids in 2015. He is the co-founder and producer of the long-running film podcast and radio show Filmspotting. He has worked in radio in Chicago (WBEZ, This American Life), Milwaukee (Radio Milwaukee), and North Carolina (WDAV).

Nancy Baenan, Member

Nancy Baenen is the Manager of Arcadia Books in Spring Green. She and her husband Mark moved here in 1995 and are grateful to have raised their children, Harper, Cameron and Isabella, in this wonderful community. Nancy also serves on the boards of the Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair, The RIver Valley School District Endowment Fund, River Valley Dance Advancement, and the Gard Theater. 

Mark Baker, Member

Mark is a long term theatre patron and believes Two Crows is a wonderful addition to robust Spring Green cultural arts offerings. As a five year resident, he is passionate about sharing his experience as a management advisor, project manager and business technology leader and consultant with community non-profits. Mark is involved with River Valley Common, Savor the River Valley, American Players Theater and the Town of Wyoming Sanitary District.

Caryn Birkhauser, Member

I am thrilled to serve on the Two Crows Board and help bring winter theater back to the Spring Green area. My husband Bob and I moved to Spring Green 7 years ago. I am active on the 4PeteSake Charity board, volunteer at Taliesin and for our condo association. My professional background is in natural resource and community economics (B.S & M.S. UW-Madison), but I spent most of my career as an operations manager in our family business. I retired in 2023. I enjoy gardening, travel and stitching embroidery of my own design. Bob and I have three grown children and one granddaughter. As a native of New York City, I was fortunate to attend live theater at an early age and am a lifelong theater lover. I am committed to supporting great theater for present and future audiences!

Jennifer Snow, Member

Jennifer Snow is a Spring Green resident who teaches music at River Valley Middle School. She has been a part of the community for 26 years and currently serves as a trustee on the village board. Jennifer has been involved with the local community theatre organization River Valley Players, and works at American Players Theatre as the ACT Camp Administrator. 

Leah Spicer, Member

Leah Spicer was born and raised here in Wisconsin. She owns two restaurants in Spring Green with her husband, Kyle. Together they have three children and farm 40 acres. Leah serves at Town Clerk for the Town of Clyde. She loves to sew, knit, and make things in her spare time. A long time lover of theatre, both off the stage and on the stage, she is thrilled to be on the Board of Two Crows Theater Company.