Studio Bank Adds Music, Arts & Entertainment Industry Leaders To Founders’ Advisory Board

Studio Bank has announced additions from the music, arts and entertainment industries to its Founders’ Advisory Board. The Board brings together leaders from the Nashville industries, with members acting as strategy partners, brand ambassadors, and community builders.

“I am honored to partner with this stellar group of leaders,” said Ron Cox, Studio Bank’s music, arts & entertainment executive. “I have personally lived the life of a touring musician and understand the nuances and specific needs of this complex industry. We are committed to local decision-making, a nimble service model, and having bankers who provide an outstanding client experience.”

“I joined the Advisory Board of Studio Bank because the Studio Bank team has been an active and visible part of serving the music community here for many years,” John Esposito, Chairman & CEO of Warner Music Nashville, said. “Studio has an intimate understanding of the unique needs of the industry and can provide all of the sophistication of a large corporate bank, but coupled with a boutique and intimate experience.”

The music, arts & entertainment Founders’ Advisory Board members include:

• Dave Cobb, Producer
• Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Universal Music Publishing Group, Nashville
• Martha Earls, Founder & Owner, efg Mgmt
• Joey Elwood, Co-Founder & President, Gotee Records & Emack Music Publishing
• John Esposito, Chairman & CEO, Warner Music Nashville
• Teresa George, CEO, Thrive
• Gino Genaro, President, CDA Entertainment Co., Co-Founder, BIG Label Records
• Phil Graham, Former Senior Vice President, Global Writer/Publisher, BMI
• Drew Holcomb, Founder & Artist, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Magnolia Record Club, Moon River Festival
• John Huie, Agent/A Founder of CAA Music’s Nashville Office
• Rob Humphreys, President, MC Catalog
• Jerome Levy, Vice Chairman, Archie Comics Publications, Inc.
• Ebie McFarland, Publicist and Owner, Essential Broadcast Media, LLC
• Lee Thomas Miller, Songwriter, Warner/Chappell Nashville
• Jackie Patillo, President, Gospel Music Association (GMA)
• Risha Rodgers, Partner, William Morris Endeavor (WME)
• Liz Rose, Songwriter/Publisher, Founder, Liz Rose Music
• Scott Siman, President, EM.Co
• Van Tucker, CEO, Nashville Fashion Alliance
• Ben Vaughn, President, Warner/Chappell Nashville
• Rachel Whitney, Global Country Music Programming Manager, YouTube Music
• Lane Wilson, Partner, William Morris Endeavor (WME)
• CeCe Winans, Recording Artist

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