Executive Leader. Community Builder.
Organizations thrive when they are guided by clear purpose, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to serving something greater than themselves.
As Chief Executive Officer and Executive Artistic Director of The Naples Players, I have the privilege of leading an organization where artistic excellence, education, volunteerism, and community engagement come together to create lasting impact.
My work spans executive leadership, governance, fundraising, strategic planning, capital development, and artistic direction, all focused on building an organization that will serve its community for generations to come.
Throughout my career, I have believed that nonprofit organizations should be measured not simply by the programs they produce, but by the strength of the communities they help build.
Whether through world-class productions, arts education, accessibility initiatives, healthcare partnerships, or volunteer engagement, I believe the greatest organizations create value far beyond their walls.
At a Glance
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Chief Executive Officer & Executive Artistic Director of The Naples Players, an award-winning nonprofit theatre, arts education, and community engagement organization.
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Led the $22 million redevelopment and reopening of The Naples Players' award-winning downtown performing arts campus.
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Grew The Naples Players' endowment by more than $12 million through transformational philanthropy.
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Leads an $8+ million nonprofit organization with more than 75 employees.
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Oversees an organization serving more than 70,000 audience members and program participants annually, powered by 850 volunteers contributing over 87,000 hours each year.
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Oversees arts education, outreach, and accessibility initiatives serving more than 10,000 students and community members annually.
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Established Southwest Florida's only performing arts middle and high school, The Baker Day School.
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Developed innovative accessibility and community health initiatives in partnership with hospitals, the Sheriff's Office, senior centers, schools, and more than 45 community organizations.
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Executive leader with expertise in governance, fundraising, finance, strategic planning, capital development, and organizational growth.
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Provides executive and artistic leadership for more than 20 productions annually while guiding the organization's long-term strategic vision.
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Frequent speaker on nonprofit leadership, governance, strategic planning, philanthropy, and the economic impact of the arts.
Areas of Focus
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Executive Leadership
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Strategic Planning
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Board Governance
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Fundraising & Philanthropy
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Arts & Community Development
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Organizational Culture
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Public Speaking
Speaking Engagements
Bryce speaks with leadership teams, boards, and organizations on strategy, alignment, and organizational performance; as well as on the arts & the economy.
Selected topics include:
Why Strategy Fails
Most organizations don’t have a strategy problem, they have an alignment problem.
Mission as an Operating Tool
Mission is often treated as messaging. This talk explores how organizations use mission as a decision-making framework that drives performance.
Structure Drives Performance
Growth introduces complexity. This talk focuses on how structure, governance, and clarity enable organizations to operate at a higher level.
The Economics of the Arts
The arts are often treated as a cost center. In reality, they are a driver of economic activity, workforce development, and community growth. This talk reframes how arts organizations create value and why the arts matter beyond the stage.
