The BJSO STAFF
Dr. Rob Tomaro, Music Director, was handed the BJSO baton by Dr. Crawford Gates in 1999. He holds a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Music Composition from New York University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. He has conducted orchestras around the world.
Edie Baran, Executive Director, a Janesville resident, has worked with the Janesville Performing Arts Center, Rotary Gardens, SpotLight On Kids, the United Arts Alliance of Rock County, Stage One, Rock County Historical Society, Janesville Little Theatre, and UW Rock Theatre. She is the recipient of the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award, and is a 2008 inductee in the United Arts Alliance Arts Hall of Fame.
Tracy Bliss, Marketing and Development Director, is a Beloit native and resident. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Her well-diversified background includes print, events, apparel, web and social media within non-profit and private sector environments. Tracy is a 2014 graduate of the Leadership Development Academy of Rock County and now serves on the Board of Directors. She also volunteers on the United Way Blackhawk Region Brand Strategy and Marketing Committee.
Emily Sobacki, Personnel Manager and Music Librarian, performs in orchestral and chamber music settings, and is an
experienced Suzuki teacher. She earned B.M. and M.M. degrees in violin performance at Illinois State University. Emily resides in Lake Geneva with her husband and two children.
Edie Baran, Executive Director, a Janesville resident, has worked with the Janesville Performing Arts Center, Rotary Gardens, SpotLight On Kids, the United Arts Alliance of Rock County, Stage One, Rock County Historical Society, Janesville Little Theatre, and UW Rock Theatre. She is the recipient of the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award, and is a 2008 inductee in the United Arts Alliance Arts Hall of Fame.
Tracy Bliss, Marketing and Development Director, is a Beloit native and resident. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Her well-diversified background includes print, events, apparel, web and social media within non-profit and private sector environments. Tracy is a 2014 graduate of the Leadership Development Academy of Rock County and now serves on the Board of Directors. She also volunteers on the United Way Blackhawk Region Brand Strategy and Marketing Committee.
Emily Sobacki, Personnel Manager and Music Librarian, performs in orchestral and chamber music settings, and is an
experienced Suzuki teacher. She earned B.M. and M.M. degrees in violin performance at Illinois State University. Emily resides in Lake Geneva with her husband and two children.
