Grand Rapids Ballet has dismissed executive director Mary Jennings after less than two years in the role, replacing her with an interim CEO as the ballet rethinks its leadership strategy.
The ballet confirmed to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business that it has eliminated the executive director position and has no plans to replace it.
“The Grand Rapids Ballet Board of Directors recently made the decision to restructure our leadership team as part of an ongoing strategic planning process,” Leah Voigt, the ballet’s interim CEO, said in an email. “This led to the elimination of the executive director position. We’re grateful for Mary Jennings’ contributions and the passion she brought to the role, and we wish her well.”…