Digital strategist and entrepreneur, Michele became inspired to work in the music industry shortly after meeting Neal in 2006, and is serving as the foundation’s managing director.

A merchandising and live entertainment expert, Keir runs all merch resourcing for the NCMF Official Store and co-designed the graphic for the Capitol Theatre tribute concert on Sept. 25, 2019.

A music writer who loved Neal and has researched and written on Neal’s work extensively, Lara is documenting the making of Highway Butterfly with the artists who performed on the record.

Renowned music photographer and book publisher, Jay also has hundreds of photographs of one of his favorite artists to shoot: Neal Casal. Jay produced the coffee table book of Neal’s photography, Tomorrow’s Sky.

Publicist, record label owner & artist manager, Kevin is a trusted team member for all Neal’s projects, including Circles Around The Sun, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, and now the Neal Casal Music Foundation.

Record label owner and executive, Missi met Neal in 1989, when she and Gary Waldman worked at a label together. Along with years of friendship, Missi’s label also distributed releases of Neal’s bands, as well as the forthcoming, Highway Butterfly.

Widespread Panic bassist, studio veteran and producer, Dave shared time with Neal in Hard Working Americans and is preserving Neal’s legacy as a co-producer of Highway Butterfly & NCMF board member.

A 7-time Grammy winning producer and recording engineer, Jim produced Neal’s first solo album, Fade Away Diamond Time in 1995, Anytime Tomorrow in 1999, the most recent Circles Around The Sun album and co-produced Highway Butterfly.

Mark’s friendship with Neal for over 30 years included working as a tour and stage manager. Now as the NCMF merch manager, you’ll find Mark onsite at festivals and venues helping to spread the good word of the NCMF.

Artist manager and tour producer, Gary founded the Neal Casal Music Foundation influenced by his 30+ year friendship with Neal, and is spearheading all its initiatives as the executive director.

Meeting Neal when he was 24 and spending 9 years together, Christy and Neal’s creative lives were intertwined as muses for each other, with Christy eventually inspiring Neal’s photography.

Non-profit advisor and C-level executive, Claudio’s expertise is in marketing, branding, organizational management and fundraising, and he is guiding NCMF in those areas.

Founder and CEO of Sideways Inc. a creative communications agency, Nicole works with creatives, brands, and now the NCMF as an advisor, offering guidance along the ever-changing information landscape.

A mental health care advisor with a PhD in Psychology, Dr. Lyn is one of the dedicated health care professionals providing services through the GRAMMYs MusiCares network, and is an advisor to NCMF.

A longtime touring audio engineer and Production Manager, Matt also owns and operates a music school in Montclair, NJ. Matt worked with Neal as the audio engineer for Circle Around the Sun.

Principal of a graphic design company, Willa was a close lifelong friend of Neal’s. Along with his mom Barbara, they spent many holidays and downtime together with their combined families.

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