Denise joined the MCL Grand team in July 2017. She comes to Lewisville after spending four years with the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. She served as Operations Manager, overseeing operations of the world-renowned arts venue. Prior to the Meyerson, Denise spent five years at the Dallas Museum of Art, as the Manager of Partner Programs.

Helbing is a St. Louis native, but has lived the last few years in Lewisville. She has a bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration from Drury University. Before moving to Texas, she was as an Event Coordinator for Contemporary Productions, a St. Louis based events and artist management company where she served as Tour Coordinator for the late jazz and trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson.

Helbing is no stranger to the stage. She has been a member of several singing and theater groups throughout high school, college and after, and has even performed at MCL Grand several times – including the opening weekend festivities in 2011.

Denise lives in Lewisville with her husband Stockton and their two children.