Forward Performing Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Michael Garvin as board chair. Garvin supersedes Gregg Auby who has stepped down after 13 years of dedicated service to the Forward Performing Arts board and the Madison Scouts.Michael Garvin joined the Forward Performing Arts board in 2015 and has recently served as Board Treasurer. Mike began his drum corps career in 1972 with the Janesville Explorer Scouts and Blackhawk Voyagers before joining the Madison Scouts in 1975 and 1977.Mike is currently the President and Chief Operating Officer of USA Jet Airlines, an air freight charter company based in Belleville, MI. His career has been focused in various operational and executive roles in the aerospace and airline industry. In addition, he served 22 years in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, retiring in 2014 as a LtCol and Chief of Intelligence of the 115th Fighter Wing based in Madison, WI. Mike holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.“I would like to thank Gregg Auby for his long tenure of service to the board and his guidance and leadership as Board Chair,” said Garvin. “It is an honor to be selected to lead this organization and continue to guide it towards a bright future of serving young people through music and performance education.”