Mark Hesemann oversees a business consulting firm in Indiana and also works as a business development executive for a company in Michigan. He previously served as president of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, which was established in 1951 and attracts professional and internationally trained musicians under its current music director. In 2015, one event the orchestra hosted was a performance of classical Disney songs from films like Aladdin accompanied by animated images.

2.  As president of Hesemann & Associates
near the Indianapolis, Indiana, area, Mark
Hesemann oversees the daily activities of
the business consulting firm with a focus on
real estate development. He also works as
a business development executive for
Edgewater Capital located in Saint Joseph,
Michigan. Active in the community, Mark
Hesemann previously served as president of
the Southwest Michigan Symphony
Orchestra (SMSO).

3.  Established in 1951, the SMSO offers
programs, educational opportunities, and
artistic events. Located near the Michigan
twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor,
the SMSO attracts highly talented
professional musicians as well as
internationally trained musicians. Under the
guidance of Maestro Robin Fountain, who
serves as the SMSO’s fifth music director, the
SMSO has become a premier orchestra in
the area.

4.  Throughout the year, the SMSO hosts
events to highlight its musical talent. One
2015 event, scheduled for April 18, is The
Magical Music of Disney. Musicians will
perform classical Disney songs, including
music from “Aladdin,” “The Little
Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and
“Mary Poppins.” In addition to the music,
the SMSO will present animated images
while the songs play.