A2: Arts Alliance

The Arts Alliance has hired Debra Polich as interim executive director, according to a press release issued on Feb. 2 by the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit. Polich will continue to serve as CEO of the Artrain, another Ann Arbor arts nonprofit –she’ll hold both roles on a part-time basis, starting Feb. 6. The alliance’s former executive director, Susan Froelich, resigned in January, after serving nearly a year in that position According to the press release, Polich will “lead the organization as the board appointed transition team continues to consider strategic options for the organization.” Alliance board members include Lynne Friman, Leslie Sobel, David Esau, Roxana Overdier, Melissa Milton-Pung, Mary Kerr, Donald Harrison, Mike Henry, Britany Affolter-Cain and Teresa Reid. [Source]