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CMA Adds Two In Finance, Operations

December 19, 2019/by Jessica Nicholson

Abell, London

The Country Music Association has hired Sarah Abell as Operations Manager and Leslie London as Sr. Staff Accountant.

Abell will oversee event space utilization, including booking, event execution and maintenance. She will also maintain outside vendor relationships and manage the receptionist on staff. Abell previously worked as Service Captain for Flavor Catering, where she was responsible for overseeing staff and ensuring client satisfaction. She attended Western Kentucky University and Bowling Green Technical College. Abell reports to Amy Smartt, CMA Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, and can be reached at sabell@cmaworld.com.

London will assist in accurately reporting CMA’s financial standing, including the preparation of CMA’s financial reports, reviewing, reconciling and assisting with the annual budget process and ensuring internal controls are followed. London joins CMA after six years as an Accounting Manager at Diversicare Healthcare Services, where she oversaw the accounting for Long Term Care facilities and resident trust funds. She attended Sierra College before receiving her Accounting Certificate from the University of California – Davis Extension. London reports to Ben Balch, CMA Director, Accounting & Financial Planning, and can be reached at llondon@cmaworld.com.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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