Tom Krouse
Interim Executive Director | he/him
Tom Krouse is the current Interim Executive Director of Music Columbus. He is also a Co-Founder, past Board Member, and past Chair of the organization. A long-time leader in both business and the nonprofit sector, Tom brings deep experience in strategic growth, marketing, and community engagement.
He currently serves on the boards of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the Columbus Association of Performing Arts (CAPA). His past nonprofit leadership includes serving as Chair of Junior Achievement of Central Ohio and as a board member of Harmony Project and SproutFive.
Tom served as CEO of Donatos Pizza from 2010 to 2022, following a decade in senior marketing and growth roles at the company. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Marketing at Wendy’s International and co-founder of the marketing firm Daly, Lewis & Krouse.
He is also a founding member and front man of Grassinine, a mountain rock band based in central Ohio, and shares leadership insights through his LinkedIn series, The Corner Piece: Leadership Insights by a Pizza Man.
Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University. He and his wife, Jane, reside in Bexley.
Amy Holihan
Deputy Director | she/her
Amy Holihan joined the staff as a full-time project manager in June 2022 following work as project consultant beginning in September 2020. A former professional ballet dancer, she performed with Pennsylvania Ballet and New York City Ballet during a seven-year career as a working artist. She then worked in development and marketing for organizations such as The School of American Ballet, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Columbus Metropolitan Library, and NXTStage Arts. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Arts Policy and Administration from the Ohio State University. Amy was promoted to Deputy Director in early 2024.
Photo by: Jay Calebs
Olivia Stefanoff
Senior Project Manager | she/they
Olivia Stefanoff joined Music Columbus as Junior Project Manager in October 2021 and advanced to Senior Project Manager in early 2024. She leads and supports initiatives that uplift the local music and arts community, drawing on her background in media, event production, and storytelling to create meaningful opportunities for artists and foster vibrant, inclusive creative spaces.
In addition to her work with Music Columbus, Olivia is involved in many projects across the local arts scene. She serves on the music committee for Alley Islands, a project produced by Blockfort Gallery; sits on the board of 934 Gallery, which produces the annual 934 Fest (she co-chaired the 2025 event); and has supported the Cinema Columbus Film Festival through event collaboration and as a theatre operator.
Holding a degree in Integrated Media from Ohio University with minors in Film and Marketing, Olivia has also worked with Fur Peace Ranch, Nelsonville Music Festival, WOUB Public Media, and the Athens International Film and Video Festival. Driven by a deep appreciation for local art, artists, and venues, she is committed to building a more connected, creative, and inclusive arts community in Columbus and beyond.
Hope Selah
Project Coordinator | she/her
Hope Selah first joined the team as the company’s intern through their Earn as You Learn program in June 2023, and after working part-time for them after the program’s end, she was hired on as a full-time project coordinator in April 2024. Hope graduated summa cum laude in Music Technology from Capital University with a minor in Religious Studies. During her time at Capital, Hope served as president and treasurer of the Audio Engineering Society where she planned and executed music festivals, studio tours, and audio electronics workshops for the organization.
Hope performs with her bands Stillcastle and Kids of the Cinema. She is also involved in the local film scene, having released her short film The Memory Box in April 2025. She enjoys going out to local shows, traveling to festivals, and enjoying all the amazing music the world has to offer.
Magdalena Manrique
Marketing Intern | they/them
Magdalena Manrique is a multimedia creative from Berwyn, IL, and Columbus, OH. They joined Music Columbus as a Media and Marketing Intern in September, following a summer internship through the Earn as You Learn program in 2025.
Currently completing a degree in Media Arts and Sciences at Wellesley College, Magdalena studies Studio Art, Computer Science, and Media Studies. They are passionate about the power of accessible, educational, and community-driven media.
At Wellesley, Magdalena has helped reestablish Wellesley College Television as co-president, served as chair of the Projectionist Committee for the Film Society, edited podcasts for The Wellesley News, and coordinated events as a DJ at WZLY 91.5 FM. Their creative practice spans podcasting, video editing, live event documentation, and analog and digital visual art.
Magdalena is proud to contribute to Music Columbus by creating accessible, community-centered media that supports local artists and advances the organization’s vision of a thriving, sustainable music and arts economy in Columbus.
Audrey van Schagen
Earn As You Learn Intern | she/her
Audrey van Schagen is the Fall 2025 Intern at Music Columbus. As someone who found a love for live music in Columbus, which ultimately led her to finding an interest in music journalism, she is passionate about supporting the live music scene in any way possible.
She is currently finishing up her last year at The Ohio State University, studying Public Affairs Journalism with minors in both Music and Music, Media and Enterprise (MME). Audrey serves as Senior Campus Writer for Ohio State’s student paper, The Lantern, and is also a contributing journalist for Melodic Magazine.
Connecting with artists and putting a face behind the music is important to Audrey, as she values the dedication and passion artists put into their craft. As a journalist, she hopes to hold the music industry accountable and support artists so they can continue doing what they do best.
