Jeff Richardson brings nearly 20 years of experience in the arts, non-profit, and education sectors to his role as Director of Growth & Development with the Fredericton Playhouse. A graduate of St. Thomas University, Jeff spent more than a decade working in student learning and development at University of Toronto where he also completed an MEd in Higher Education. He returned to Fredericton in 2012, leading the United Way, then Harvest Music Festival, before joining Fredericton Playhouse Inc. in 2023. A passionate music lover and arts advocate, Jeff is focused on presenting the very best local, regional, and international artists at the Playhouse, and working to develop a new Performing Arts Centre in the heart of downtown Fredericton, NB.