STUART POMPEL was a founding instructor of Pacific Crest in 1993, served as its Executive Director from 1996 - 2018, and its CEO since 2019. During his tenure, he has led the growth of the organization from a small performing group to a nationally recognized arts education organization.

Stuart holds a BA in Social Sciences and a teaching credential from Chapman University in Orange, California. He lives in Placentia, California, with his wife Ann, and two daughters, Maya and Tahlia.