Director of Alumni Engagement:
Gary L. Gatzke

Gary Gatzke (AS 92, 94; IAC 95, IAA 96-98) makes his return to Interlochen after eight years in New York City. A native of northern Michigan, Gary studied double bass with Winston (Jack) Budrow, Lawrence Hurst and Derek Weller. He continued his studies at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Eugene Levinson and Homer Mensch, completing his Bachelor of Music degree in 2002 and Master of Music degree in 2004. In 2004 Gary joined Juilliard’s development team in the Office of National Advancement and Alumni Relations. This year marked Juilliard’s 100th year, with tours of the U.S. and abroad that included many regional alumni events. "It’s so wonderful to see the look of nostalgia on the faces of alumni when they get together for reunions, especially Interlochen alumni," he said.
You can write to Gary at GatzkeGL@interlochen.org.

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid:
Kelye Bush Modarelli

"It is a good time to be at Interlochen," said Kelye Bush Modarelli (IAA 88-91), who has relocated to Interlochen from her home in Florence, Italy. After graduating from the Academy, Kelye pursued vocal studies at The Juilliard School, where she earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees while studying linguistics and languages at Columbia University. As a student at Juilliard, Kelye began her career in arts administration and enrollment management. During the last 15 years, she has enjoyed a career that mirrors her interests in both arenas as a performer, teacher and administrator. As Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Kelye will work closely with the administration and faculty to carefully craft the incoming classes for Camp, the Academy and Pathfinder. "As you travel and collaborate with colleagues during the coming months, remember Interlochen," she said. "Its vital mission and global influence is bolstered by your personal investment in the newest generation to experience Interlochen."
You can write to Kelye at ModarelliKS@interlochen.org.

Associate Director of Development:
D. Britt Dunaway

Britt Dunaway (IAA ’91) decided that, after 15 years, it was time to come home to Interlochen. A native of Mississippi, Britt attended the North Carolina School of the Arts after leaving Interlochen, and received a full scholarship to attend the School of American Ballet in New York. He also has studied and performed at the Hungarian National Ballet in Budapest, and the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen. After an injury ended his dance career, Britt received a degree in Political Philosophy from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has spent the last eight years in a variety of roles at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, including leadership consultant, regional director, and development officer for the Fraternity’s Foundation. He returns to Interlochen to expand the development efforts in the major gift arena, as well as to work to engage parents of students, past and present. "A lot has changed at Interlochen," he said, "but the spirit of Interlochen is alive and well in every sense one can imagine."
You can write to Britt at DunawayDB@interlochen.org.