Holly Kellar

Holly J. Kellar joined Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) as chief marketing officer in March 2017. She brings to the Society broad experience in marketing and customer strategy, consulting, nonprofit management, fundraising, and audience development activities; including extensive work in European settings with Monitor Deloitte/Deloitte Consulting AG. Her arts marketing experience includes serving as marketing director for symphonies in Portland, Oregon; Columbus, Ohio; and Kalamazoo, Michigan; as well as consulting engagements with the Minnesota Chorale, VocalEssence, Children’s Theater Company in Minneapolis, and Minnesota Orchestra, among others.

Holly earned an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and a bachelor of arts in music from Grinnell College, in Iowa. She is also an active volunteer and has served on multiple boards in community arts, social service, and church settings.