Our Mission

Board of Director Member

Dan Egan rejoins the Wildish Board after years of involvement with Springfield's downtown jewel....The Richard E. Wildish Community Theater. Involvement includes: SRDC Board of Directors member when that group spearheaded the building of the theater; several previous stints as a board member and one as board president; WCT General Manager for three years; and energy behind the creation of SACA - Springfield Arts and Culture Awards event.

Heather Quaas‑Annsa brings a deep commitment to community, equity, and the arts through her service on the board of the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater. She is one of the co-Executive Directors at Community Supported Shelters, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional shelter and essential services to unhoused individuals in Lane County. Heather also serves on the Springfield Public Schools Board as well as Lane County's Continuum of Care Committee and Poverty and Homelessness Board. A Lane County resident for nearly 20 years and a proud parent of three teenagers, she is passionate about the role local theater plays in building connection, inspiring dialogue, and strengthening community for all ages.

John Davis brings integrity, energy, and a creative approach to his
work with InEugene real estate. A native of Lane and Linn Counties, John began his career in
property management and construction at 21, driven by a passion for helping people find homes
they love. Now in his sixteenth year as a licensed Realtor, he has built a reputation for
excellence, representing buyers, sellers, and investors in both residential and commercial
markets.
Before entering real estate, John spent two decades in the film industry in Hollywood,
contributing to award-winning productions as a video editor, and motion control technician.
John is deeply committed to his community. He currently serves as Board President of the
Wildish Theater and sits on the Oregon Country Fair Board, the Springfield Arts and Culture
Awards Committee, and two charitable foundation boards. He also serves as Vice President of
the Springfield Public Library Foundation and is on the Books and Brew fundraising committee.
While serving as the Service Committee Chair for the Springfield Rotary Club in 2023, John
helped the Laurel Grove Cemetery Board secure a Historic Preservation Grant and volunteers for
the Springfield History Museum’s initiatives, including the "Haunted Museum" fundraiser.
John and his wife, Emily, are devoted to their family, including their two children and two rescue
dogs, Coco and Boomer. A UCLA Literature graduate, John enjoys writing poetry, reading, and
cycling. A passionate outdoorsman, he has explored the wilderness of the Cascades, High
Sierras, and Trinity Alps through hiking and backcountry camping. He has traveled to five
continents and looks forward to one day visiting Australia and Antarctica.
With a rare blend of professional expertise, creativity, and community spirit, John Davis offers
clients and colleagues alike a thoughtful and dedicated presence in every endeavor.

Vice President

Terri grew up in Springfield, attending Springfield Jr. High and Springfield High School as well as the U of O. Terri moved to Seattle where she worked for The Boeing Company in different leadership positions, most recently as the Chief of Staff for the Everett Site Manufacturing Leader. After retiring it was time to move back home to Springfield. She is currently serving on the Wildish Board, Saca, Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC), on the board of Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation (SRDC), is the Chair for the SPD Foundation (a 501c3 for the Springfield Police), and is on the SUB Board. She also volunteers and fosters for Patient Pet Advocates. She enjoys camping, scuba diving, and her animals.

Todd Hamilton serves as Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools and has been a proud member of the Wildish Community Theater Board of Directors since 2019. With more than 30 years in public education, Todd is passionate about creating opportunities for young people and fostering connections between schools and the greater Springfield community. He believes in the power of the arts to inspire, unite, and enrich lives. Todd is honored to support the Wildish Theater’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible performing arts experiences that strengthen community engagement and celebrate local talent.