Development Lead

Marty Schlenker is an alumnus of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps (French horn, 1990-1992) and has been a member of the CAPE Board of Directors since 2016 and has served on the Governance, Revenue Development, Marketing, and Alumni Relations committees.

Fundraising Lead

Matt O'Brien is a Cavalier alumnus (1981) and was on the percussion staff of Cavalier Cadets from 1982-1984. He is a past-President of the Cavaliers Alumni Association and joined the CAPE   Board of Directors in 2012. He also serves as The Cavaliers’ representative on the DCI Board Consortium steering committee, facilitating the annual gathering of Board members from the various member corps.

Board Member

Dale Hallerberg is a former marching member of the Cavaliers, the University of Illinois Marching Illini, the Chicago Bears Drumline, The Chicago Bulls Drumline, and is a current performer with the Crystal Lake Strikers.  He has taught percussion, patented drum equipment, and is the originating Director of the Crystal Lake Thunder -- a WGI Indoor Drumline.

Board Member

Ellen Huxtable is a Chicago area parent of FMM, Nathan Huxtable, and has been a consistent volunteer and supporter of The Cavaliers. Ellen joined the CAPE Board of Directors in 2017 and now serves as Board Secretary, member of the Executive Committee and chair of the Governance Committee and has chaired the Organizational Culture Committee.

Board Member

Graeme Mason was a member of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, from 2000 to 2003. He marched 1st baritone with the Corps when it won 3 World Championships and its first Jim Ott Award in Best Brass. He had an amazing opportunity to march four summers with such a talented corps. He also got to learn from world-class teachers and staff. “Without the experience I had in The Cavaliers, I wouldn’t be where I am today in my career.” Graeme joined the CAPE board of directors in 2021 and is part of the Governance Committee.