Launched in November 2010, the National Advisory Board raises awareness across the country of the historic, artistic and cultural importance of Ford’s Theatre.

HONORARY CHAIR
Mrs. Laura Bush

CO-CHAIRS
Mrs. Marlene Malek
Mr. Rex W. Tillerson

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Ms. Adrienne Arsht,* Florida
Ms. Jean A. Baderschneider and Mr. Patrick J. MacArevey, Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Andrea Bednar, Texas
Mrs. Wilma Bernstein, District of Columbia
Mrs. Grace Bender, District of Columbia
Mrs. Marcia Carlucci, Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Hal David,* California
Mr. DaRayl Davis, Maryland
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dubin, Maryland
Mrs. Margaret Goldsmith,* New York
Mr. Rob Goldstein,* Nevada
Mrs. Diane J. Jones, Virginia
Mr. Carl Lindner,*° Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Phelps, Virginia
Dr. William S. Spears,* Texas
Mrs. Barbara Stephenson,* California

HONORARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr. Scott Bakula
Mr. Larry Gatlin
Mr. Dick Van Dyke

*Founding members accepting nomination in 2011

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