MacPhail Center for Music welcomes Chris Tomshine as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. MacPhail Center for Music has named Chris Tomshine as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 25 years of nonprofit finance leadership and a passion for mission-driven organizations to the nation's largest community music school. Chris joins MacPhail after serving as Chief Financial Officer at Touchstone Mental Health, where he led financial strategy and operations for the Minneapolis-based nonprofit. His career also includes senior finance leadership roles at Planned Parenthood North Central States and more than a decade at Dunwoody College of Technology. Throughout his career, Chris has been drawn to organizations whose missions create lasting impact in people's lives. "I've spent much of my career in mission-driven organizations, and I'm excited to return to education - especially against the backdrop of music", Tomshine said. "Music has always been an energizer, a comforter and the backdrop to so much of my life. The idea of being part of an organization that creates that same sense of attachment and joy for others makes it easy to be excited about joining MacPhail." At MacPhail, Chris will oversee the organization's financial strategy and operations, partnering with leadership and the Board of Trustees to support the school's continued growth and long-term sustainability. Paul Babcock, CEO of MacPhail Center for Music, believes Tomshine's experience and collaborative leadership style make him an excellent addition to the organization. "Chris brings a wealth of nonprofit financial leadership along with a genuine appreciation for the role mission plays in an organization's success. His experience across education, healthcare and human services, combined with his thoughtful, collaborative approach, will help position MacPhail for continued growth and impact. We're thrilled to welcome him to the team." Chris Tomshine earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Augsburg College and has spent more than two decades leading finance, budgeting, reporting and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations. Chris has always loved listening to music. An avid concert-goer for decades, he now enjoys sharing that passion with his son. Aug 7, 2026

MacPhail welcomes Michael Waldman as vice president of development. MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to welcome Michael Waldman as Vice President of Development. A nonprofit executive, fundraiser, musician, and arts advocate, Michael brings more than 25 years of experience leading mission-driven organizations and building philanthropic support that fuels community impact. In his new role, he will lead MacPhail's advancement efforts, helping strengthen the partnerships and investments that make music education accessible to thousands of students each year. Before joining MacPhail, Michael served as CEO of the Minnesota JCC Foundation and held executive leadership positions with the Minnesota JCC and San Antonio JCC, leading annual, major, capital, and planned giving initiatives throughout his career. But Michael's connection to MacPhail began long before he joined the executive team. As a preschooler, he participated in MacPhail's Musical Trolley program, beginning a lifelong relationship with music that continued through community theater, school band, garage bands, and professional performance and recording projects. Today, he continues to write and record music while championing the role arts organizations play in building stronger communities. "I've always believed that music has a unique ability to bring people together and create community, and that is exactly what I see happening every day at MacPhail," said Waldman. "I'm honored to join this organization and help support the important work happening here." Please join MacPhail Center For Music in welcoming Michael back to the MacPhail community. Jun 23, 2026