Tyler Richards Hewes is the Executive Director of Orchestra Nova San Diego (formerly the San Diego Chamber Orchestra). Mr. Hewes received his bachelors' degree at Eastern Connecticut State University in Theatre, before moving to San Diego in 2002. Mr. Hewes has worked at multiple arts organizations in San Diego including the La Jolla Playhouse, North Cost Repertory Theatre and OnStage Playhouse. From 2003 to 2008 Mr. Hewes was the Production Manager for Mainly Mozart and helped produced their annual Mainly Mozart Festival. Mr. Hewes is dedicated to the progressive movement and its ideals.