ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD

WHAT WE DO

HOW WE DO IT

  • Fundraising & Scholarships
  • Alumni Engagement, Events, & Reunions
  • Student Ensemble Advisory & Mentorship
  • Professional Development & Networking
  • Community Support



  • Support the Current SMO ensemble by providing financial assistance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to ensure every student has access to the full SMO experience.

  • Engage Alumni by organizing reunions, networking events, and alumni weekends to keep our community connected.

  • Preserve the Legacy by upholding positive, inclusive SMO traditions while guiding the ensemble into the future with sustainable leadership and long-term strategic planning.


  • The Singing Men of Ohio Alumni Advisory Board exists to support and strengthen the legacy of the Singing Men of Ohio (SMO) by fostering a connected alumni network, providing resources to current members, and ensuring the long-term success of the ensemble.



  • We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization led by dedicated alumni who are committed to keeping the SMO experience alive long after graduation. Our board is made up of former members from different eras, united by a shared love for music, brotherhood, and the impact SMO has had on our lives.





WHO WE ARE

ABOUT THE ADVISORY BOARD

Kyle Raffel '12

Member-at-large

 National Sales Manager, Engineered Materials
Palmer Holland
Cincinnati, OH

Trevor Patton, '14

Immediate Past Chair

Director of Marketing Communications
Washington Court House City Schools
Washington Court House, OH

Senior Video Producer
Cleveland Caveliers
Cleveland, OH

Nick Langer, '20

Member-at-large

Market Development Lead / Product Specialist
McFadden Sales
Newark, OH

Tony Barbuto, '03

Member-at-large

Associate Director of Social Media Strategy
Ohio University
Athens, OH

Eli Burris, '16

Director of Alumni Records & Communication

Business, Workforce, Grants Specialist Librarian
Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Findlay, OH

Zach Huber, '13

DirectoR OF Finance & Compliance

Account Executive, Public Sector 
StreetLight 
Cleveland, OH

Conor Emser, '16

CHAIR-Elect

Program Manager
Corporate Leadership Center
Chicago, IL

Joe Brenckle, '15

CHAIR

ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD 

THE SINGING MEN OF OHIO 

CONTACT US AT

smoalumni@gmail.com

The Singing Men of OHIO’s legacy is built on the passion and dedication of its alumni. Whether you want to attend events, donate, or take on a leadership role, there are many ways to stay involved.

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