Thomas Woytko
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Thomas Woytko is an educator and low brass musician from Duluth, Minnesota. Thomas is an active performer, having previously been on the National tour of ELF the Musical and the international tour MEAN GIRLS. When not on tour, Thomas is very active in the community and can be seen helping out at local schools, participating in jam sessions, and performing with his own group around Duluth.

Grant Carl
VICE PRESIDENT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Grant Carl is an orchestra teacher in Duluth, and a jazz musician with 5 years of professional work as a bass player in the Twin Ports area

Frost Bowen-Bailey
TREASURER
Frost Bowen-Bailey grew up in the hillside of Duluth, and learned to appreciate the arts during his time in the Duluth Public Schools. Frost continued his passions for music throughout college, Graduating from Luther College in 2022 with degrees in both Music and Accounting. Since then, Frost has gained a CPA license and worked as an auditor with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, in Minneapolis. He is excited to once again make a connection in music and accounting in his role as the Treasurer for JAM Duluth. 

Jacob Burkhart
SECRETARY

 Jacob Burkhart is a trumpet player and educator living in Austin, Minnesota. Teaching and performing all around the state of Minnesota, Jacob performs regularly in the Twin Ports Area with many well-known groups such as Laura Velvet, Duluth Transit Authority, Palisade, Owls Club Big Band, and small jazz groups. Jacob Graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2020 with Bachelor’s degrees in Jazz Studies and Education.