Tessitura is delighted to announce the appointment of Jenifer LaMorte as Vice President, Business Development.

This position in Tessitura’s leadership team reflects the company’s accelerating growth as arts and culture organizations reopen and rebuild after the devastating closures of the pandemic.

Tessitura, a not-for-profit member-owned cooperative, creates technology, designs services, and cultivates community with the goal of helping the arts and culture sector thrive. In her role, Ms. LaMorte oversees the team that builds partnerships with cultural organizations seeking to grow revenue and engagement via customer relationship management.

“I am thrilled to be stepping into this role at this time as we expand our efforts to meet the needs of the arts and culture sector,” Ms. LaMorte said. “We have an incredible team that inspires me every day. It is an honor to bring my experience from within Tessitura and from my previous work in the arts and entertainment sector to this role in support of the company’s exciting vision.”

“Jen LaMorte is an exceptional leader with a passion for arts and culture. She brings to the role a rich background in sales, marketing and ticketing in the arts and entertainment industry and is an incredible addition to our strong growth leadership team,” said Mara Hazzard-Wallingford, Chief Growth Officer of Tessitura. “Jenifer will play a vital part in working with organizations in North America to create strategic and sustainable growth for the Tessitura community.”

LaMorte, who has been with Tessitura since March 2019, previously oversaw the revenue strategy for Disney’s North American Broadway productions with responsibilities spanning analytics, revenue management, forecasting, customer service, and innovation. Jenifer’s deep experience in marketing has given her an understanding of the importance of CRM in building engagement and revenue. In her most recent role as a strategic business consultant, she helped numerous organizations leverage Tessitura’s unified CRM platform to bring their goals to life.

About Jenifer LaMorte

Jenifer LaMorte holds an M.B.A. and Master of Arts in Arts Administration from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Louisville. Prior to joining the Tessitura team, Ms. LaMorte oversaw the revenue strategy for Disney’s North American Broadway productions. She is an active member of the International Ticketing Association and served on the board from January 2017 to January 2020. Jenifer has worked in consulting roles with arts and cultural organizations across the globe and presents frequently at industry conferences. Her passion is to leverage data to drive the success of arts and cultural organizations.

About Tessitura Network

We are Tessitura, a nonprofit tech company dedicated to helping arts and cultural organizations thrive.

CRM lies at the heart of our mission and our technology platform. Ticketing works hand-in-hand with fundraising, membership, marketing, education, and front of house. Intuitive tools help uncover business insights and turn data into action. And features like timed admission, integrated streaming, and contactless scanning help build a sustainable future. With Tessitura in their toolkit, organizations can achieve their goals with ease.

The Tessitura community includes over 750 arts organizations and cultural attractions in ten countries. Our staff provide 24/7 support and offer guidance to grow revenue and build lifelong engagement.

For more information, please visit www.tessituranetwork.com or contact communications@tessituranetwork.com.