Board of Directors

Officers

President, Founder

Jordan Wells

Director and performing arts coach throughout the Mid-South. Currently the Theatre and Choir Director at St. Benedict High School. Recent directing credits include La Bohème (Chicago Summer Opera), Le Nozze di Figaro (Miami Music Festival), and Die Zauberflöte (Opera Mississippi). His original musical, A Trip to the Moon, was recently presented part of Opera Memphis’ 30 Days of Opera initiative.

Vice President, Founder

Andrew Staheli

Andrew has called Tipton County home since 1992. A Munford and University of Memphis graduate, he is a father, longtime musician, Navy Test Engineer, and Field Audio Coordinator for the Munford High School Band. After finding his way to the stage through the Ruffin Historical Theater, he helped build Tipton Theatre with a focus on creativity, education, and lasting roots in Tipton County.

Secretary, Founder

Heather McLemore

Heather is a familiar face around Tipton County. You probably recognize her from her volunteer work with The Ruffin Theater, Covington Comic Con, the Royal Tea Party, and Church Under a Tree. She is a 4th degree black belt and certified instructor in taekwondo at Mason's High Octane Martial Arts. She joined Tipton Theatre to give more opportunities for local theatrical productions and education.

Treasurer, Founder

Mekensie Ivy

A Kentucky girl turned Tipton County local, Mekensie has called Tennessee home since 2020. She loves traveling somewhere new, crafting, spending time with her husband and puppy, and finding a little magic in everyday life. She’s a lover of good stories, pretty places, and any excuse to dress up! She's excited to help bring Tipton Theatre to life in any way she can!

Board of Directors

Director, Founder

Dustin McLemore

Director, Founder

Hannah Burlett

Hannah moved to Tipton County in December 2024 and soon found her way back to her passion for theatre at the historic Ruffin Theater. She became involved with Tipton Theatre, where she serves as a founding director and board member. Hannah is passionate about expanding the arts in the community, creating opportunities for performers and audiences, and helping build a thriving theatre community in Tipton County.

Director, Founder

Kaylee McClain

Kaylee’s love for singing and performing began before she could even walk, and she’s been proud to call Tennessee home for seven years. She’s a devoted wife and mother with a passion for community outreach. She loves creating meaningful connections, sharing creativity, and seeing how art can inspire and unite a community. She also loves to travel, sip coffee, and meet new people.

Director, Founder

Kristen Staheli

Kristen is a proud wife, mother, Pre-K educator, and graduate of Munford High School and the University of Memphis, where she was heavily involved in the arts. Her background includes band and choir from elementary school through college. She continues performing in musicals and plays and sings weekly in her church choir. She brings creativity, patience, care, and an educator’s perspective to Tipton Theatre.

Director, Founder

Ty McClain

Ty enjoys sports, hunting, and spending time with his family. His connection to theatre grew from watching and supporting his wife, Kaylee, in productions. He brings that same support to Tipton Theatre, happy to lend a hand, cheer people on, and be part of what we're building for the community.