Joan McLean Beaun

After 30 years of working for CU Presents — the home of CU Boulder performing arts — Joan McLean Beaun (Mus’81; MBA’93) plans to retire in June. She became the program’s executive director in 2001 and saw it grow to about 500 events a year, including concerts, operas, plays and musicals. “Joan’s efforts have been deeply appreciated and have laid the foundation for future success for CU performers, scholars and artists,” said Chancellor Philip DiStefano last fall. Joan lives in Boulder.