The Path Fund Who's Who

Board Of Directors

DONNIE KEHR – Executive Director

Donnie Kehr grew up in New York City. The son of musician, Harry Kehr and ballerina, Dolores E. Kehr. Donnie found his voice as a singer/songwriter and actor at a very young age. This classically trained performer, made his Broadway debut at age twelve in “LEGEND”, a play starring F. Murray Abraham. Other Broadway credits followed such as “THE HUMAN COMEDY”, produced by the legendary Joseph Papp. He created the role of Robert Bascomb in “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” for the New York Shakespeare Festival. He was the original pinball lad in “The Who’s TOMMY”, winner of five Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for best theatrical recording, produced by Sir George Martin. In 2003 he co-starred with Toni Braxton in Elton John and Tim Rice’s, “AIDA” on Broadway. Donnie created the role of Norm Waxman on Broadway in “Jersey Boys” and is currently in the highly anticipated up-coming Broadway production of “Billy Elliot”.

Donnie is the Founder and Executive Producer/Director of Rockers On Broadway the flagship production of The PATH Fund, Inc., a foundation he created to o give artists of all kinds an avenue to share their unique talents while helping raise money for charities that benefit the arts and entertainment communities that inspires their livelihood.

As a musician, along with his brothers, Michael and Steven, Donnie co-founded the band “URGENT” on EMI-MANHATTAN Records in the late 1980s. As a collaborative songwriter and lead singer of the band, they reached the top 100 on Billboard’s pop charts.

Donnie also released a 2005 solo CD entitled "SHIFT". The singer/songwriter composed ten original songs that feed the heart and rock the soul. His vocal style is undeniable and his songs stay with you. Now available at CD Baby.com

His film credits include:

·                “Geppetto” (2000) – with Drew Carrey, Small Kill (1992)

·                “Chaplin” (1992) – starring Robert Downey, Jr.

·                “Wall Street” (1987) – directed by Oliver Stone

·                “Saturday Night Fever” (1977) – starring John Travolta

·                “Baby’s, It’s You” (1983) – directed by John Sayles

Donnie has worked with diverse entertainment industry luminaries such as:

Pete Townsend, Sir George Martin, Sir Richard Attenborough, Oliver Stone, John Sayles, Rupert Holmes, Jim Steinman, Bernard Edwards, Joseph Papp, Wilford Leach, Robert Falls, Wayne Cilento, Des McAnuff, Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson, Kenny Ortega, Kevin Kline, Adam Pascal, Robert Downey Jr., Treat Williams, Robin Williams, Martha Plimpton, Betty Buckley, George Rose, Charlie Sheen, Sherri Renee Scott, Michael Cerveris, Joel Gray, Toni Braxton, Michelle T. Williams, Todd Graff, Liza Minelli, David Arquette, Rob Marshall, Bob Goudio, Marshall Brickman, Frankie Valli and others.

CORI GARDNER – Director, Treasurer

Cori is a founding member of The PATH Fund, Inc a foundation that was created to give artists of all kinds an avenue to share their unique talents while helping raise money for charities that benefit the arts and entertainment communities and inspires their livelihood. The PATH Fund’s big yearly event Rockers On Broadway has raised and donated over $45,000 in the past year.

Up until recently, Cori was the Managing Director for Wingspan Arts, Inc and was primarily responsible for the day-to-day business management of the company. She ran the organization’s special events and supervised all aspects of the growing business, including planning for the future arts center and producing season.

Prior to 2004, Cori was the House Manager for the Ford Center of the Performing Arts. She also served as the Senior Contracts Manager for SFX Entertainment, working with the major touring productions including Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast and Footloose. A fixture within the Broadway community, Cori was the Assistant Stage Manager for the Broadway hits Triumph of Love and the Off-Broadway production of I Do! I Do! and No Way to Treat a Lady. She was also the Assistant Stage Manager for David Copperfield: Dreams and Nightmares during the production’s tour of The United States and Asia.

Lastly, Cori was a managing partner in RIOT Entertainment, a New York City-based production company. Their inaugural production, the smash Off Broadway hit Bat Boy: The Musical, won both the Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Other RIOT productions have included Rooms in the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival, Frank Wildhorn and Friends in Concert and a workshop of Dark of the Moon.

SANDY HICKS - Director

Sandy comes to Rockers with a unique combination of experience in marketing, fundraising, and producing. She began her career on Wall Street, as a broker for Merrill Lynch and eventually as a manager at EF Hutton. Her work in financial services continues today, as a senior consultant for a major insurance broker. Her experience and talent for fundraising has led to board appointments for The Dwight Englewood School, where she served as Alumni President; Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Creative Theater for Children, the Garden Club of Englewood, Will Lee's AFMMA foundation and now The Path Fund. Her producing credits in theater include Annie, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and Wishes, all staged at Bergen PAC.

In nonprofits, she's chaired large scale events such as auctions, charity sales, and festivals. In the world of rock music, Sandy produces shows in New York, New England and on the island of Martha's Vineyard as part of her work for singer songwriter Kate Taylor. In addition to promoting Rockers and other charity events, Sandy's work as a publicist includes the Carly Simon Christmas Concert at the Apollo, the upcoming John Lennon photo book, Instamatic Karma, and CDs and live appearances by Livingston and Kate Taylor.

KEVIN KUHN – Director

Originally From Philadelphia, Kevin has been in NYC for 23 years and is currently guitarist for Disney's The Lion King on Broadway. As a composer he has been on the staff at Score Productions, Big Wave Music, and Shelly Palmer Productions, which produced 3 seasons of music for “Spin City” with Michael J. Fox. A brief list of additional credits include Audra McDonald, The Who's "Tommy", The British Rock Symphony With Peter Frampton, "Chess" by ABBA, Sarah Brightman, Rita Coolidge, Leanne Rimes and Elton John, Quincy Jones, Ashford and Simpson, Liza Minnelli, The Metropolitan Opera, The New York Philharmonic, The New York City Ballet, The New York City Opera and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Gangs of New York (film),”Birdy” ( Tri Star Pictures)” Prime” (film)” The Nanny Diaries” (film) The Other Side of Time" (Mary Fahl-Sony Classical), and Chaka Khan's "ClassiKhan", “The Producers”, ABC World News Tonight and Carter Burwell’s Theater of The New Ear. This past summer Kevin was involved as Assistant Music Director on the American Stage and Film workshop of Pete Townshend’s newest work,” The Boy Who Heard Music”

JEORJIE ORNSTEIN- Director, Secretary

Jeorjie Ornstein is the VP of Event Production for GroupM ESP (entertainment, sports and partnerships) North America, where she heads up the event department. Together with her team, they conceive, plan, manage and execute events that fit with clients’ overall marketing strategy and brand development. The department is praised for its excellent client management and hospitality services and possesses a personal and engaging style of client service which is unique to the industry. Under her direction, the department has acquired an international reputation for special ingenuity and originality. Every client is treated as an equal, no matter their size, and the department operates with the drive, passion and creativity of a boutique agency. Jeorjie brings over 15 years of event experience to GroupM ESP. Prior to joining the company, she founded and ran Jeorjie Girl Productions (JGP), an international event marketing firm recognized for its bold and innovative approach to the event business.

Before establishing JGP, Jeorjie created and ran the Special Events Department for a major public relations firm, Dan Klores Communications. She was closely involved in the organization of hundreds of high profile, well-publicized events, receptions and photo opportunities that resulted in enormous press exposure at all levels of the media. Jeorjie also specialized in VIP Hospitality for corporate sponsors of worldwide events, including professional yachting events with players such as Wedgwood and Faberge. In addition, Jeorjie was instrumental in the creation and launch of AT&T’s “Long Distance Awards”, a scholarship program for college sports (still in existence today).Her client roster includes the Tribeca Film Festival, Continental Airlines, W Hotels, Pfizer, and various celebrity talent. Jeorjie is a graduate of the George Washington University in Washington, DC and resides in midtown Manhattan.

RUSS TITELMAN – Director

He has to date won three Grammy awards. He earned his first producing the Steve Winwood song "Higher Love", and his second and third for Eric Clapton's Unplugged album. Beginning his career in the 1960s, he has worked with notable musicians such as The Monkees, George Harrison, the Bee Gees, Little Feat, Meat Loaf, Paul Simon, Brian Wilson, the Allman Brothers Band, James Taylor, Rickie Lee Jones, Chaka Khan, Ry Cooder, Randy Newman, Gordon Lightfoot and Gerry Goffin. After having worked for Warner Bros. Records for 20 years, Russ has been an independent producer since 1997.

Recently Russ Titelman started his independent music label Walking Liberty Records of New York City. One of his first productions for the label was the debut album by Oklahoma singer-songwriter Jared Tyler. Scheduled for release in 2007, Blue Alleluia includes guest appearances from Emmylou Harris, Mac McAnally and Mary Kay Place, and features Jared Tyler's multi-instrumental playing on eleven original songs.