Supporters of Bentonville Orchestras
Mission
SBO is a parent-led nonprofit organization designed to support the orchestra students and teachers of BHS through, among other things, fundraising, organizing events and coordinating volunteers.
Meet the Board!
Dan Grover
President
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Dan Grover has been a member of the Bentonville community since 2007, when he and his wife, Linsey, moved from Dallas. Dan grew up in Seattle, and is a graduate of Brigham Young University. He has nearly 25 years of professional experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, having worked with notable companies like Kraft Foods, The Coca-Cola Company, and The Clorox Company.
He and Linsey are parents of six children: Adelin (Viola, 2019), Seth (Viola, 2022), Luke (Viola, 2025), Gisele (Violin, BHS Camarata), Titus (Cello, WJHS) and Flora.
Dan spent two years living in Russia (his current Russian Duolingo streak is 393 days!), served on the Bentonville City Parks & Rec Advisory Board for 6 years, has coached youth sports for 17 years, is a mental health advocate, and is active in his church community. When Dan isn’t working, coaching, or serving, you can find him engaged in his passion for reading. Go check out his book reviews at www.OneManBookClub.com or across most social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads.
Elena Shatilenko
Vice President of Publicity
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Elena was born and raised in the former Soviet Union—back when it was one country and not fifteen different ones, which makes geography quizzes interesting for her. She studied Nuclear Power Engineering at Donetsk University, so yes—her children know better than to argue with her about science homework.
She and her family have lived in many places, including Ukraine, Russia, France, Bangladesh, Vietnam, England, Indonesia, Houston, and San Francisco. At this point, when she fills out address forms, she just sighs deeply.
Her three children spent five years in Connections Academy Virtual School, where Elena served as their learning coach. So when the pandemic hit and everyone was adjusting to online school, her family simply shrugged and continued on as usual.
In 2021, the family moved to Arkansas, at the same time her oldest son entered the United States Military Academy at West Point. Elena is now a proud mother of a second lieutenant—which means she has mastered the art of smiling confidently while quietly worrying anyway. Her younger two children are currently at Bentonville High School—a 17-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter—so the house is never quiet, and always interesting.
Elena speaks Russian, French, and English. She taught all of her children piano and music theory from a very young age, so their home was filled with either beautiful music… or enthusiastic noise. She plays piano herself and was professionally trained in ballet.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, cooking, and oil painting. If it involves creativity or rhythm, she’s there.
She is happy to be part of the Bentonville Orchestra Boosters and looks forward to connecting with everyone.
Meg Williardson
Vice President of Events
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Meg Willardson is a Bay Area, CA native who has lived in NWA for 20 years. She and Aaron have 7 children.
Meg collects vinyl records and new hobbies. She enjoys baking bread, playing ukulele, beekeeping, dill pickles, running, live concerts, and traveling.
When dining out, Meg always orders dessert first. She is a foodie, a Sunday school teacher, and the volunteer barber for her kids and a few dozen of their friends. She is passionate about improving the foster care experience in NWA, is #1 supporter of the Steezy Boys (boys and girls club) basketball team, and volunteers as a core member Sleep In Heavenly Peace.
Meg loves to learn and earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences with Lifespan Development in Diverse Contexts Concentration from University of Arkansas in 2024.
Lindsey Goodner
Co-Treasurer
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Lindsey Goodner was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After Junior College, she moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas and met her husband Nick. She and Nick have loved living in Northwest Arkansas for 25 years! Together they have Lily in BHS Orchestra and Harry in Fulbright Junior High Band and Junior Team Tennis. Lindsey loves tennis, the Razorbacks, music, the ocean, spending time with family and friends, and is in awe of her children who play instruments! Fun fact…..Lindsey has never played an instrument!
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David Welch
Vice President of Concessions
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David Welch moved to Bentonville in 2015 with his wife, Shino, and their 4 daughters. He was born and raised in Utah. In the past 30+ years, David and his family have lived in several states as well as overseas. (Utah, Texas, Tokyo Japan, Bangalore India, Utah (again), Florida, and now Arkansas. He has over 28 years of international Human Resources experience and is also a licensed REALTOR in Arkansas.
David and Shino’s daughter, Aimee, plays the Bass in Chamber Orchestra this year. Aimee’s older sister, Rachael (2021 graduate), played Violin at BHS.
This is David’s second year as the VP of Concessions and he is looking forward to working with the students and parents again this year. Concessions is one of the major fund-raising efforts for the Boosters across all our orchestras.
He has a small hobby farm in Pea Ridge that sells lettuce, basil and mint to local restaurants. He is active in his church with volunteer positions. And if there is any time leftover, he likes to golf.
Tony and Amy Talbert
Vice President of Travel
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Tony and Amy Talbert are VP’s of travel for the Bentonville High School Orchestras this year. They have one child, Leighann, who is a Junior in the Chamber Orchestra and plays the violin and sings in the Acapella Choir.
Tony grew up in NWA, and is a graduate from Bentonville High School. Fun fact: Tony was in chamber choir with Terry Hicks in his first year choral directing at BHS! Tony works at Apprentice Information System as an Associate Director and just celebrated his 30 year anniversary with the company. He enjoys running the tech ministry at church, traveling and being with family and friends.
Amy grew up in Texas and is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University. She studies piano, voice, counseling and worship ministry. Amy is a collaborative accompanist for many NWA schools, has a home music studio where she teaches piano, collaborates musically with various theatre organizations, accompanies for the University of Arkansas solo studio recitals and is active in worship ministry. She loves doing piano collaborations with her daughter Leighann, especially with the BHS symphony!
They love animals and have two dogs, Gracie and Butterscotch and two cats, Snowflake and Hannah.
Tony and Amy are excited to help plan the upcoming trips and travel for the BHS orchestras, and to work together to support the wonderful orchestra program.
Diana Torres
Communications Director
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Meet Diana Torres! Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, Diana and her family made a big move to the United States seven years ago when her husband was transferred for work. Before settling in Arkansas, they enjoyed 11 wonderful years in Mexico City.
Diana holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences and Administration from the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, and she’s currently pursuing another bachelor’s degree in General Studies from BYU-Worldwide. She’s especially enjoying her Public Health classes!
Diana likes playing the piano, taking pictures of moments, things, and places, traveling and learning, enjoying rain and crisp weather, and spending her days with her family. She has also inherited a love for Legos, IG reels, Benson Boone, and Ryan Trahan from her children. She and her husband, Moroni, are proud parents of four children. One of their daughters, Rebecca, is a talented red-haired senior in the orchestra, where she plays the violin, she also plays the piano at home.
Diana is thrilled to be part of the Booster Club board and she warmly invites other parents to join as volunteers to help bring even more diversity to their community!