Principal flutist of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 1997, Lisa has also been the principal flutist of the Savannah and Knoxville Symphonies . She was also the assistant principal/2nd flutist of the former Alabama Symphony Orchestra from 1989-1993. Solo appearances with these orchestras have included the Nieslen Flute Concerto, CPE Bach – Concerto in d minor, Charles Griffes – Poeme, Mozart – Flute and Harp Concerto, Bernstein -Halil, Foss – Renaissance Concerto, Bernstein- Halil, Nabors – Birmingham Concerto, and Bach Brandenburg Concertos 2, 4, and 5. Lisa was also a member of the New Hampshire Music Festival for 10 years.

Born in Germany, and raised in Eagle River Alaska, Lisa received Bachelor and Master off Music degrees, as well as an Artist Diploma from Peabody Conservatory of Music. She attended Interlochen Arts Academy as well. Her major teachers were Robert Willoughby, Tim Day and Britton Johnson. Active in education, she is on the faculty of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Samford University. She has also served on the faculties of the University of Montevallo, Samford University, and the University of Alabama, and Georgia Southern University. Lisa maintains an extensive private teaching studio. When not busy with the orchestra or teaching, Lisa is an avid dog fancier, participating in obedience and field retriever trials with her yellow labradors Fi and Mina. They are named for Beethoven’s only opera (Fidelio) and the heroine of Mozarts Magic Flute (Pamina).