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Susan Stockton, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center president, was elected to serve as a chairperson on the board of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA). The ISPA is a nonprofit organization composed of members from more than 50 countries that form a network of performance arts professionals working toward the goal of strengthening several aspects within the arts.

Stockton's appointment began Jan. 14, 2010 and will continue for 3 years. As board chair, Stockton will guide the strategic development of the organization. She will also lead the 25 person international board in the governance of the organization. Stockton will have the pleasure of working closely with chief executive officer David Baile.

Stockton has been involved with the ISPA since 1995. She is greatly admired by her peers and has served as president of the Fox Cities PAC since Sept. 2003. Mike Weller, CEO of Miller Electric and board chair of the PAC, stated of Stockton's appointment,"Susan's appointment as chair is a great honor, both for her professionally and for the Center as a member organization. It truly speaks to Susan's vision for the performing arts and her value as an arts leader. She's respected at national and international levels, and that connects our Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, a local nonprofit organization, with performing arts from around the world. We're very lucky to have her."

With Stockton's 25 years of experience in the arts, cultural programming, higher educcation and student affairs, she will be a great addition with her new role in the ISPA.