Jason Ringelstetter is a recording and mixing engineer living in Boise, Idaho. He currently co-owns and operates The Tonic Room Recording Studio in Boise. Jason’s first entry into pro audio was in 2001. After building and operating several project recording studios, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work for Claire Brothers Audio, the world’s largest audio touring company. There he learned audio production and installation from seasoned audio engineers Dan Heins (Garth Brooks) and Bob Linguia (Conway Twitty) among others. From 2002 to 2005, Jason toured the US with Nashville recording artists Larue and later seminal Seattle band Maktub, fronted by Reggie Watts.

In 2005, Jason opened The Tonic Room Recording Studio in Boise with business partner Chris Parks. The two have recorded, mixed, co-produced and mastered well over 250 records since then, working with local and national bands. Highlights include recordings for Joe Jackson, Built To Spill, Brett Netson and Snakes, Josh Ritter, Eagles of Death Metal, Finn Riggins, Kevin Kirk and Onomatopoeia, and Supersuckers.

In 2011, Jason designed and installed all three radio production and live performance studios, broadcast master rack, acoustics, telecommunications and data equipment at KRBX Radio Boise. He was the first operations manager of the new community radio station.

In 2014, Jason, along with the founder and a Board of Directors, started the Boise Hive, an all-ages, non-profit musician’s resource center. Jason is currently serving as the chairman of the board and executive director.

Jason Ringelstetter was born in a rural town in Wisconsin, the son of a cheese maker. His love of music started early, performing in several bands in high school and college. As a drummer, Jason is fluent in many music genres, from rock to jazz. Jason received a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin in 1996. He is trained by the American Sailing Association and a certified skipper of sailboats up to 45 feet. He enjoys backpacking, skiing and about anything involving the outdoors.

Rick has worked with some of the finest musicians, engineers, and recording studios Boise has to offer. He’s produced a number of songs in addition to organizing, planning and promoting live concerts and tours.

Rick worked as Artist Relations Manager for the 2021 Expo Idaho Summer Concert Series. He worked directly with some of Nashville’s Country Superstars... Clint Black, Tracy Lawrence, Gabby Barrett, Easton Corbin and Mitchell Tenpenny to name a few.

Rick has also had past success as manager at Boise’s Riverside Hotel. His daily responsibilities included stage setup and pre-production for 3 live music venues (Bar 365, Sandbar, Sapphire Room). In 2020, Rick created and implemented a live ticketed concert series at the Sapphire Room, called “Soul Sunday Brunch”. It produced a number of sold out performances ending with standing ovations. Furthermore, Rick volunteers as a facilitator in a community based project called “Hip Hop at the Hive”, which is designed to give musicians and artists a platform to express themselves.

Hi I'm Lily, often referred to as "The Hive Girl."

I started volunteering at the Boise Hive when I was 14. I was a troubled teen and I was very depressed; which is a horrible mix. I found the Boise Hive, and the next week I was setting up concerts and running a P.A. sound system. A couple of weeks later I was playing shows by myself!

I've made made many friends here at the Hive. The Boise Hive literally saved me from myself. The Boise Hive gave me a sense of purpose, and a sense of belonging. Five years later I am the Board of Directors Secretary, which is really an honor.

Outside of the Boise Hive, I am a Pre-K teacher and a musician. I study Early Childhood Development and Elementary Education at College of Western Idaho. I play the soprano and bass clarinet, Alto, Tenor, and Bari Sax, Piano/Keys, Bass, and have my own solo acoustic project. I hope to teach music to children some day, because I know how it important it is not only to development, but for mental well-being as well.

Greg oversees introduction and execution of programs at the Hive. He has authored federal and state grants for the Hive to provide music outreach to veterans and to realize our Creative Culture Beats program and led execution of a successful grant from the City of Boise to initiate a collaborative music experiment, bringing broadcast technology to the Hive and extending existing ‘Live at the Hive’ concerts featuring local musical artists to a worldwide internet live streamed audience.

Greg has been a Boise Hiver since 1981, when his band, the Commonauts, recorded in Studio 2 - then known as ‘Custom Recording’. Between then and now, Greg spent his time figuring out how to make things fly and keep them flying in the air and in space (sometimes called engineering) and co-authored international test engineering standards. Greg co-founded Foresight Technologies, bringing some of the first sampled instruments to home computer music workstations before digital audio workstations were a thing. Greg has been a lifelong musician, writing scores for retail stores and documentary films and continues to write quirky themes for Boise Hive projects.

Jessica is a seasoned marketing professional that joined the Board in March 2023 and is thrilled to embark on the next chapter at the Boise Hive. With a deep passion for music and the creative arts, Jessica brings a wealth of experience and a genuine love for the Boise music community. She believes wholeheartedly in the mission of the Boise Hive and is committed to advancing it through creative marketing initiatives. Jessica describes herself as an Oregon native, a devoted dog lover, an urban gardener, a foodie, a forever student, an avid concertgoer, a global traveler, and a passionate advocate for the local arts.

Elliott Kiger joined the Hive as Board Treasurer in November of 2022 and oversees the financial management of the organization. Over the past 15 years Elliott has held many different positions at various media companies, getting his start in the early 2000’s at the magazine publisher for Guitar World. He most recently managed the finances for two industry leading trade shows operating in the video game and cybersecurity spaces.

Growing up in West Virginia with a healthy interest in music, Elliott began drumming and playing guitar in his teens and has played on numerous recordings as well as being a touring musician, playing the first Treefort with his band the Spyrals in 2012.

Elliott has continued his musical journey in the Treasure Valley playing bass for local band Billy Big Rig and recently released his second solo EP under the name Fresh Oil. He also finds time to volunteer for the Boise chapter of SCORE, which mentors local small and start-up businesses. In his free time he enjoys hiking with his wife and dogs as well as exploring the physical beauty of the Mountain West.

Anne Padilla is a Boise native, and Licensed Master Social Work currently working towards her clinical licensure. She is mental health lead at the Boise Hive, seeing clients there as well supervising social work interns, who offer case management and referrals. She has experience with STARR Behavioral Health working with both children and adults, and experience with the Idaho Suicide Hotline as a supervisor. She has been involved with Boise Hive since 2016. During her down time she she enjoys white water rafting and camping with her family and her three beloved dogs.

I joined the Boise Hive in May of 2022 as their Executive Operations Manager. As a Boise native, I have enjoyed watching the local music scene grow and thrive. When I am not at work, you’re likely to see me out and about at any number of musical events, from local shows to arena tours. I am a mass consumer of live music.

I had become familiar with the Hive through my (now) husband. He is a local drummer and plays and practices at the Hive regularly. By going to live shows, both at the Hive and other venues, I became good friends with so many in the music community. I knew immediately that I wanted to find a space where I could give back and support people that I had become friends with over the years.

Mental health advocacy is a huge part of my life, I enjoy breaking the stigma around mental health services. My own mental health took a drastic hit during COVID-19. I was depressed and took a hiatus from working in order to focus on my own mental health. Early in 2022, I saw a posting for an Operations Manager at the Boise Hive, and it felt like a great opportunity to balance the things that I am passionate about (music and mental health advocacy) and the skills that I possess.

While overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Hive, I have been able to see the direct impact the Hive has had on musicians that might be struggling. I have been able to witness the Hive thrive and grow their programs to increase the number of people we are able to reach. It is truly the best job that I have ever had! Since joining the Hive, I have watched new programs be developed and our mental health team grow. I am excited about where the Hive is currently, but more excited to see where we go from here!