Original Music Association of Delaware
Board Members
OMAD is led by a passionate team of individuals committed to creating positive change in our community. Meet the brilliant minds behind this non-profit organization, who have dedicated themselves to making a difference.
Melissa Forsythe
Board President
Sept. 2025 - Present
For over 17 years, Melissa has played in local bands, gaining experience and forming connections in the music scene. In 2013, she founded Hot Jam, a music festival that showcases local talent and raises money for non-profits focused on music education. Her passion for music led her to work at Rainbow Records, a 45 year old Newark based record store, where she became the owner in 2022. Besides continuing her work putting together festivals and events, she also DJ's at local events and is a helping hand as a videographer and the Community Outreach Organizer of the Koh Show.
Julia Sipple
Board Vice President
Sept. 2025- Present
Growing up in a family of creatives, Julia has always been surrounded by music. Starting out operating sound equipment in school, she realized that a crucial support role was necessary to create a successful event, and found her home in live music production and organization. Her experience in local events led her to the Koh Show, contributing to the videography and administration teams, and assisting local non-profits with fundraising and event planning. These passions inspired her to team up with Melissa to start their own organization to better serve the community, the Original Musical Association of Delaware.
Chrissy Morgan is a long time supporter of the Delaware music scene, and has been getting people connected to local music as well as popular music through working at Rainbow Records.
Chrissy Morgan
Board Treasurer
Sept. 2025 - Present
Cait Dempsey is a local solo musician who has been gigging in Delaware and the surrounding area for many years. She is also an integral member of the Koh Show team, documenting the behind the scenes action, and working on the social media.
Cait Dempsey
Board Secretary
Sept. 2025 - Present
Chris Haug
Executive Chair
Chris Haug is a local musician who has been playing in bands and documenting the Delaware music scene for many years. Along with a friend, Chris has started building the Delaware Music History Archive (DMHA), using geography as a means of storytelling to document the rich musical legacy of a place where many assume “nothing happens.” Chris also DJ's and puts together local events as Dusty Fingers.
Sept. 2025 - Present