07/13/2026
The Historic Organ Restoration Committee (HORC) proudly announces the promotions of two exceptional members of its restoration team whose expertise, craftsmanship, and dedication have been instrumental in preserving the world-famous Midmer-Losh and Kimball Pipe Organs of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
Carl Hersom Named Curator of Pipe Organs
As Curator, Carl Hersom will oversee the overall stewardship, preservation, restoration planning, and long-term care of the Midmer-Losh and Kimball pipe organs, ensuring the continued progress of one of the world's largest and most complex pipe organ restoration projects.
A graduate of the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music. His fascination with the organ began at a very young age while attending church, where he became captivated by the beauty and power of the instrument and the artistry of the organist. Although he studied French horn throughout his early musical education and ultimately majored in horn in college, it was during his university years that he formally began studying the organ under Joseph Golden.
His musical background, combined with countless hours learning carpentry, electrical systems, and mechanical engineering from his father, sparked a lifelong passion for pipe organ construction, restoration, and history.
While conducting an independent study in organ building during college, Carl completed extensive shadowing with Robert Coulter of Robert I. Coulter Organbuilders in Atlanta, Georgia. He later served a full-time apprenticeship with GHP Associates in Attleboro, Massachusetts, where, under the direction of Gary H. Phillips, he refined his skills in fine woodworking, leatherwork, and traditional organ building techniques.
Carl joined the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ and HORC on a part-time basis in 2016 before accepting a full-time position with HORC in 2017 as Shop Assistant. His exceptional craftsmanship and leadership led to his promotion to Shop Foreman in 2022.
He is a member of the American Institute of Organbuilders and also performs with the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble and the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble.
Nick Myers Named Tonal Director
Nick Myers has been promoted to Tonal Director, where he will oversee the tonal integrity, finishing, regulation, voicing, and musical refinement of the Boardwalk Hall Organs as restoration continues.
Nick has been tuning pipe organs since the age of eighteen and has devoted most of his life to the study of musical composition, orchestration, theatre, and vocal performance. He earned degrees in composition from Bradley University and New York University.
An accomplished composer, Nick's choral works have appeared on national best-seller lists, and his music has been performed throughout the United States, including performances at Carnegie Hall. He is also a published composer with Alfred Music.
After turning his lifelong passion into a profession, Nick focused his expertise on pipe regulation and voicing, specializing in high-pressure theatre organs and orchestral organs. He has developed particular expertise in string and color reed voicing and regulation.
Following several years restoring divisions of the Wanamaker Organ, working on numerous theatre organ restoration projects, and contributing to restoration work at Boardwalk Hall, Nick joined HORC full-time in 2022 as a member of the tonal department.
In addition to his work with HORC, Nick serves as Director of Music at the Parish of St. Monica in Atlantic City. He is a member of the American Institute of Organbuilders and currently serves as Chair of the New York Theatre Organ Society.
“Carl’s leadership in organ building and restoration, combined with Nick’s exceptional musical artistry and tonal expertise, ensures that the Boardwalk Hall Organ will continue its remarkable restoration journey with both precision and imagination guiding every step forward” said Curt Mangel, HORC President.
