SMMA Board of Directors
Every member of our board of directors is a volunteer of SMMA. Each one is a thought leader that brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our association. Their hard work and generous contributions are essential to the Sobrato and Murphy music programs.
GregChambers
CEO/Band Director
Mr. Chambers started as Band Director for Ann Sobrato High School and Martin Murphy Middle School in 2014. He not only teaches two band programs at two schools during the day, but he also directs several programs after school such as Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Winter Percussion. Greg also serves as CEO of SMMA.
Mr. Chambers is also a professional musician and top charting saxophonist. His most recent album "A New Day" launched in July 2018 and was a huge success with rave reviews, you can find it on Amazon and iTunes. But I am pretty sure if you asked Mr. Chambers he would say, the greatest of his successes to date, would have to be the birth of his beautiful son Owen.
Jordan
Pedersen
Pedersen
President
Jordan is a local author, editor and writing instructor who grew up in the SF Bay Area.
Her son Ben is a trumpet player in the Sobrato Marching and Jazz Bands.
She has had such a wonderful time watching his love of music thrive, she joined the SMMA Board to support this great organization that provides incredible musical opportunities for our kids.
VicePresident
You!
The board is looking to add more parents and is a great way to get involved and help support our music programs!
We are seeking an interested volunteer (or several) who would like to help coordinate fundraising and development.
email the board at sobratomurphymusic@gmail.com
BobProvencal
Treasurer
Bob is a technical service manager for a large international manufacturing company. He is also a dad, chef, baker, and sports and music enthusiast.
His oldest daughter Alexis is a flute player in the Sobrato Marching Band and pianist in her free time. Emily,his youngest, is a percussionist at Jackson.
He enjoys watching the students come together to create a performance that is both musically and visually appealing. Bob joined SMMA to support the organization in their efforts to provide a positive musical experience for our local youth.
JillProvencal
Secretary
Jill is a local realtor with the Van Dahlen Dunne Group at Compass (DRE# 02109071). She is also mom, problem solver, rustie flutist/vocalist and craft enthusiast.
Her oldest daughter Alexis is a flute player in the Sobrato Marching Band and pianist in her free time. Emily, her youngest, is a percussionist at Jackson.
Jill loves watching her daughters and fellow students express themselves through music. Jill joined SMMA to support the organization in their efforts to provide a positive musical experience for our local youth.
LauraMurphy
Uniform Coordinator
Laura Murphy is a healthcare software trainer (previously a Respiratory Therapist).
Her oldest daughter Leni started in Sobrato band last year, her younger daughter Izzy started in Murphy band this year, and her youngest has yet to decide what he’ll play but will join soon enough.
She loves being a member of the parent crew and enjoys helping the kids to excel at everything they do. She’s committed to the SMMA music programs for the long haul and wants to help where she’s needed. (She’s also looking for teammates and promises you won’t regret coming along.)
