Leadership: champions of arts and innovation
Albert Cahana
Chief Executive Officer
An entrepreneur with a diverse business background in technology and consumer packaged goods, Albert leverages his expertise to transform ACC’s vision.
Driven by a lifelong passion for arts education, Albert is committed to expanding access and opportunities in the creative arts. This personal commitment informs his strategic planning, as he methodically translates ACC’s mission into tangible projects and initiatives that have a meaningful impact on the arts communities they serve.
David Herscott
Chief Operating Officer
A digital agency founder and strategist for over 25 years, David has helped companies large and small with their digital transformations. A student of the Arts who is passionate about Arts Education, David is committed to helping ACC clients maximize efficiency and leverage technology to build vibrant communities.
Tom McCobb
Founder, Application Architect
Tom is the founder of Art Center Canvas and lead Application Architect. An artist and software engineer, Tom’s passion lies in building solutions that enable Arts Centers and their constituents to use technology seamlessly to do the things they love.
Sasha Pfandt
Senior AI System Architect
Sasha is a veteran digital agency executive and technology leader. His most recent web engineering roles include: Vice President of Technology for Delphic Digital (sold to Hero, now part of Huge), and Vice President of Engineering at Mirum, a major global digital agency operating under the J. Walter Thompson umbrella.
Adam Madoyan
Senior Software Engineer
Adam is an experienced software engineer with a strong background in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems. He specializes in designing scalable, secure solutions using Java, Spring, and PostgreSQL. Adam is passionate about building efficient architectures and supporting teams in delivering high-quality software products.
David Kacena
Senior Front End Developer
David is a Full Stack Developer specializing in building web applications and managing software development teams. He’s also a Systems Administrator and IT Systems Manager with over 20 years experience.
Talha Kayani
Senior Software Engineer
Talha is a Senior Software Engineer with experience in full-stack development, backend systems, data integrations, and cloud technologies. He focuses on building reliable software solutions, improving platform functionality, and solving complex technical challenges for Art Center Canvas.