The Art Directors Guild has a new National Executive Director. Joel Cohen was elected to the post during IATSE Local 800’s spring officer elections, moving up from after one term as Associate National Executive Director. He takes over from Chuck Parker, who had been in the top role for three terms since 2016.
“I’m honored to have been elected, and thank you to my peers for your vote of confidence,” Cohen said in a statement. “This was something bigger than an election win. It’s about making our voices heard and taking a stand together for fair treatment, stronger protections, and a future where every member has a say in the decisions that shape our work and our lives. Creating the change we deserve isn’t something that happens overnight — it’s something we build together, day by day. The work ahead won’t be easy, but it’s necessary, and together, we will make it happen.”
Andrew Stumme is ADG’s new Associate National Executive Director.
Each of the newly elected officers will serve a three-year term, from June 1, 2025-May 31, 2028. See all of the guild’s newly elected officers below.
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“Congratulations to all the new and re-elected officers of the Art Directors Guild,” ADG President Dina Lipton said. “I look forward to working and collaborating with all our officers to help lead a united organization ready to move forward and proactively address the challenges facing our industry.”
Here are all of the ADG’s new officers:
National Officers
National Executive Director: Joel Cohen
Associate National Executive Director: Andrew Stumme
Art Directors Council Crafts Seats
AD Board Members: Mark Worthington, Oana Miller
AD Council Chair: Michael Allen Glover
AD Council Vice Chair: Susan Bolles
AD Council Secretary: Allison Lopes
AD Council Treasurer: Oana Miller
AD Council Members: Brad Ricker, Evan Rohde
The Illustrators, Storyboard Artists and Matte Artists Council Craft Seats
IMA Council Chair: Matthew Cunningham
IMA Council Vice Chair: Tim Flattery
IMA Council Secretary: Sam Tung
IMA Council Treasurer: Andres Parada
IMA Council Members: Benton Jew, Jose Iturriaga
Set Designers and Model Makers Council Craft Seats
SDMM Council Chair: Tim Croshaw
SDMM Council Vice Chair: Katherine Sharpless
SDMM Council Secretary: Carol Bentley
SDMM Council Treasurer: Rick Nichol
SDMM Council Members: Cate Bangs, Adriana Dardas
Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists Council Craft Seats
STG Board Members: Sara Escamilla, Anastasia Sergeeva
STG Council Chair: Sarah Gonzalez
STG Council Vice Chair: TJ Searl
STG Council Secretary: Katie Wertz
STG Council Treasurer: Daniel Cox
STG Council Members: Johnny LeBlanc, Anastasia Sergeeva
