PANDEMONIUM 2026: under construction

CPT celebrates the artist within us all.
Ascend to the stars … revel in the mystery of the cosmos.

CPT’s education programs empower youth and adults to cultivate their talents,
creating profound and adventurous performances for the community. 

CPT is on a mission to inspire exploration, discovery, and excitement on the west side of Cleveland. 

HONORARY CHAIR
Mayor Justin Bibb
Chris & Natalie Ronayne 

CO-CHAIRS 
(* past honorees) 
Collette & Daryl Laisure* 
Trina Evans* 
Arne F. Goldman 
James Graham* 
Suzanne Hamilton 
Yvette Ittu 
Chip Marous 
Phil Oliss 
Randy Ruttenberg & Amy Whitacre
Galen Schuerlein 
Melissa Ferchill Swingos 
Eddie Taylor 
 
HEADLINER SPONSORS 
Cleveland-Cliffs 
Rock Entertainment Group
Thompson Hine 
 
OTHER LEAD SPONSORS 
Erie Bank 
Randy Ruttenberg & Amy Whitacre
UB Greensfelder 
 
HOST COMMITTEE 
Debbie Berry 
Jen Brunkow 
Bill Caster 
Hon. Joe Cimperman* & Nora Romanoff 
Paul & Jill Clark 
Kevin Clayton 
Tammy Coney 
Diane Downing & Tom Corrigan 
Judi Feniger 
Joe Ferenczy 
Frances Goins 
Brian E. Hall* 
Jason Hebert 
Kate Hubben 
Kevin & Constance Johnson 
Peter Lawson Jones & Lisa Payne Jones 
Nancy Lesic 
Robert & Yan Maschke* 
Valarie McCall 
Randell & Gail McShepard* 
Ginger Mlakar 
Dan Moulthrop 
Debbie Neale 
Megan O’Bryan 
Christopher Panek 
Holly Pangrace 
Jeffery Patterson 
Mark Ross 
Hon. Jasmin Santana 
Robyn Minter Smyers 
Michelle Tomallo 
Chad Withers 
Ann Zoller & John Mueller 
Matt & Michelle Zone* 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Tiffany R. Wright, President  
Natoya J. Walker Minor, Vice President 
Kevyn R. Shaw, Vice President 
Andrew Watterson, Vice President 
Ken Greaney, Treasurer  
Lindsie Davis, Secretary 
 Amelia Blonsky 
Nancy Kelsey 
Alma Khoury Korkor 
Patricia Harusame Leebove 
Cindy Marx 
Sean Medina 
Joanne Montagner-Hull 
Christopher Panek 
Daniel Petricig 
Michael Varvaro 
Marcia Levine (Emeritus) 

check out the highlight video below of pandemonium 2025: to the moon

2026 PAN AWARD HONOREE: DEB JANIK

Leaders have a gift for seeing our world as it could be, and the best leaders have the passion and dedication to bring that future into being. Deb Janik has dedicated over 35 years to transforming Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio through her extensive work in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Her career is marked by a range of leadership roles that have shaped the region’s growth and development. 

Deb recently launched CivicPoint Development Partners LLC, where, as President and Founder, she continues her lifelong commitment to advancing real estate, business, and workforce development investments both within Ohio and across the country. 

Prior to founding CivicPoint, Deb was Senior Vice President of Business Development for Bedrock, overseeing the implementation of the company’s Cleveland real estate development projects and programs. At Bedrock, she led major initiatives such as the Cuyahoga Riverfront Master Development and the Rock Block property in the Gateway District, drawing upon her longstanding cross-sector relationships to propel Bedrock’s developments in Cleveland’s central business district and contributing significantly to the city’s growth and prosperity. 

Before joining Bedrock, Deb served as Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Business Development at the Greater Cleveland Partnership. She managed the organization’s real estate, business, and economic development programs, spearheaded regional collaboration efforts, and facilitated catalytic economic development projects throughout Greater Cleveland. 

Deb’s commitment to public service spans more than 13 years, primarily with the City of Cleveland. Her tenure began in 1988 and culminated in her service as Chief of Staff and Chief Development Officer for Mayor Jane L. Campbell from 2002 to 2005. Deb was also a member of Mayor Michael R. White’s executive team. 

Deb currently serves on several boards and committees, including Cleveland Development Advisors and the Cuyahoga County Convention Facilities Development Corporation. 

She is a graduate of Kent State University, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate. Deb’s achievements have been recognized with honors such as Crain’s Cleveland 2024 Woman of Note, Cleveland Magazine Cleveland 500, and Globe Street’s Women of Influence, Development in 2024. Deb and her family reside in Rocky River, Ohio. 

We are thrilled to designate Deb as our 2026 PAN Award recipient and to recognize her exceptional service to our community. We look forward to celebrating her on September 19! 

Pandemonium 2026 Sponsorships Available
Contact Melissa Waddell, Director of Development at
216-631-2727 x120 or
mwaddell@cptonline.org

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