Eric J. Snoek has joined Interlochen as the new vice president of advancement. In this role, Snoek is responsible for building Interlochen's national network of alumni and friends and raising annual, capital and planned gifts to support Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Formerly the vice president of advancement at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, Snoek has many years of experience in educational development including more than a decade of accomplishments at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he worked in alumni relations, as assistant director of development, and was responsible for the Annual Fund. He moved to Bucknell University to work in planned giving and major gifts and finished his eight-year tenure as director of development. In 2001, he took the position at Wheaton.

"Eric has more than twenty years of experience in an educational setting and a history of proven success in building relationships that lead to significant growth in development," said Interlochen President Jeffrey Kimpton. "His achievements are as deep as they are broad - he is a sophisticated yet pragmatic leader."

As an amateur musician, Snoek is eager to combine his professional and personal interests. "My new role at Interlochen offers a great opportunity for me to support and learn from talented artists of all ages," said Snoek. "I am looking forward to bringing my skills and experience to help strengthen a respected institution and vital part of the global arts community." He may also use his new position as a good excuse to dust off his trombone.