Mark Levine
Director of the Visual and Performing Arts Center
Mark Levine, a Houston native, has built a distinguished career in the arts and entertainment industry. Mark served as director of ticketing for Live Nation Entertainment and as North American and U.K. director of database and system operations for Broadway Across America. Mark’s leadership extended to the San Angelo Performing Arts Center as the founding executive director. Mark has worked as a consultant for several nonprofits to establish software standard operating processes, and he has been part of the opening team for a dozen performing arts venues and theaters. Mark became director of the Visual & Performing Arts Center at OCCC in July of 2024.
Kurt Leftwich
Coordinator of Cultural Programs Events
Mr. Leftwich has been working for Performing Arts Theatre and Equity Theatre venues for over 10 years. He has worked in almost every management position including programming director, event coordinator, box office manager, and front of house manager for OCCC, CHARTS Theater, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre. He previously worked at OCCC as the VPAC box office manager from 2014-2018. He has spent the past five years managing the CHARTS Theater on the UA-PTC campus in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Leftwich is very excited to be back in his hometown of Oklahoma City and back here at the OCCC campus!
Tyler Swim
Production Manager
Tyler is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre design and technology with a focus on stage management. Tyler has worked for Oklahoma City Community College since late 2021 and has been a full-time member of the Visual and Performing Arts Center staff since summer of 2023. In addition to his work at OCCC, Tyler has worked with Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and several other community groups over the years. As a theatre technician for the VPAC and Bruce Owen Theatre, he is part of the team responsible for maintaining and operating the audio, lighting, and other theatrical systems necessary to realize the creative vision of every production.
Connor Traynor
Cultural Programs Administrative Coordinator
Connor carries out the Cultural Programs Departments accounting needs, policy and procedure guidance, office organization, and assists in Front End Management. His background includes 7 years of consumer and commercial banking. Utilizing his past experience, he is proficient in accounting and strategic planning. Before transferring departments, Connor worked in the Executive Offices and Human Resources at OCCC in a variety of roles.
Connor attended the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in Informational Computer Science and Business Accounting. He also serves as a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard.
Kandese Green
Box Office and Marketing Manager
Kandese Green is the Box Office and Marketing Manager at the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, bringing over a decade of experience in nonprofit arts administration, marketing, and community engagement. She previously served as Executive Director of the Artesia Arts Council, where she led operations, programming, and major fundraising initiatives. Kandese has extensive experience in digital marketing, creating content for print and online platforms. She is passionate about audience development, patron services, and building strong community ties through the arts. Kandese holds a B.S. in Anthropology from Eastern New Mexico University and certifications in nonprofit management from the University of Texas at Austin.
