“My family and I have strong roots in the community,” Earman said. Notably, he has performed in and directed many lauded shows for the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. His acting credits include Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, The Pineapple Playhouse in Fort Pierce, The Barn Theatre in Stuart and The Henegar Center for the Arts in Melbourne. His father, Joe Earman, was recently elected to the Board of County Commissioners and was a former Captain for Indian River County Fire Rescue.In addition, the regional theater scene is familiar territory for Earman. He is a lifelong, fourth generation resident of Indian River County. “We are fortunate that Ben has a wide range of experience in the arts and are confident in his ability to lead the Cultural Council forward,” said Alicia Quinn, Chair of the Board of Directors.Įarman’s hiring comes as the Cultural Council re-energizes itself following the retirement of Hoffman last year. Just recently, he was appointed to the City of Vero Beach’s Three Corners Steering Committee, and he also serves on committees for the We Care Foundation, Ballet Vero Beach, and Dancing with Vero’s Stars, after being a star dancer in 2018, and Ballet Vero Beach. He served on the Board of Directors for the Vero Beach Theatre Guild for three terms and twice as Vice President and on the board of the Indian River County Community Service Alliance. He has also worked for several Vero Beach nonprofits including the Education Foundation of Indian River County and the Senior Resource Association, where he handled fundraising, marketing and special events. Most recently, Earman, 33, was employed as the Gift Services Administrator at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach. Vero Beach resident Ben Earman was named Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Indian River County effective November 23.Earman replaces long-time Executive Director Barbara Hoffman who retired last year.
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