Mandarins 2027 Admin Leadership

We’re excited to announce the Mandarins administrative leadership team for the 2027 season! 🐉

JW Koester returns to the corps in the new role of Executive Director; Santiago Sabado returns as an Administrative Consultant; and we’re excited to welcome Tom Linder in the newly created role of Drum Corps Business Manager.

Together, this team will lead the administrative efforts behind the Mandarins’ return to the DCI Tour, helping ensure a successful, efficient, and sustainable 2027 season.

Please join us in welcoming our 2027 administrative leadership team!

Check out their full bios at mandarins.org/staff