This is the first in a series of "Who's Who?" posts, providing information about people active in the Garrett County community.
Meet Skip Case, the Executive Director of Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF). Skip has lived with his family in Garrett County for twenty one years. He and his wife Sue have two children, Katherine and Charlie, and three grandchildren, Isabel, Ian, and Ella. They owned a second home at the lake six years prior to making the area a permanent residence, drawn in by the rustic setting, bountiful lake activities and snow skiing. Skip particularly enjoys sailing, tennis and kayaking and is an active member of the Deep Creek Yacht Club. In addition to his position with GLAF, Skip is a Certified General Appraiser and the owner of Deep Creek Appraisal Associates. He's also performed with the Oakland Oomp-Pah Band, the Garrett Community Concert Band and the Mountaintop Dixieland Band.
Skip applied for the Executive Director position after learning of the job opening through a friend. Although he had not been directly involved with the organization prior to applying, he knew it was a worthwhile mission. As Executive Director he directs and supervises all aspects of administration, growth and development for GLAF.
When asked about his favorite thing in Garrett County - the friendly people and the scenic landscape. Skip feels the best kept Garrett County secret may very well be the availability of music and the visual arts in Garrett County. "We have many high quality arts performances here, not just with GLAF but with other fine arts organizations. Collectively we offer something for everyone. We need to do a better job marketing the arts and the benefits they provide for entertainment, education, and economic development."
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