SOLID Announces 2023 Board Of Directors

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Pictured (L-R, front row): Jenna Smith, Rio Van Risseghem, Erin Pettit and Ryan Cunningham. (L-R, next row): Guy Evans, Leah Hudson Binkerd, Cherylynne Nader and Jenny Methling. (L-R, middle row): Zach Green, Mark Logsdon, Jessica Korver, Jenn DiChiara, Melissa Flaxman, Sarah Beth Perry and Sara Sholar. (L-R, back row): Grayson Flatness, Colin McKay, Jared Meyer and Lizzy Stone. Photo: Chrissy Yoder.

The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) has announced their 2023 Board of Directors, following the organization’s return to in-person networking, fundraising and live events this past year.

SOLID was created 26 years ago to develop a community for music industry professionals to network and brainstorm together while also providing educational opportunities for entry to mid-level professionals. The organization hosts several education panels, networking events and philanthropic opportunities throughout the year.

The 2023 Executive Board consists of President Erin Pettit (Wiles + Taylor), Vice President Rio Van Risseghem (The Orchard), Secretary Jenna Smith (SESAC) and Treasurer Ryan Cunningham (ONErpm).

The 2023 SOLID Board includes: Communications Chairs Mark Logsdon (PLA Media) and Jessica Korver (Missing Piece Group); Education Chairs Sarah Beth Perry (With the Band) and Sarah Sholar (Q Prime); Community Outreach Chairs Leah Hudson Binkerd (Banner Music) and Guy Evans (Leadership Music); Social Chairs Jenn DiChiara (Weller Media Agency) and Zach Green (BMG); Ambassadorship Chairs Melissa Flaxman (Black Box) and Jared Meyer (UMG Nashville); Music Market Chairs Jenny Methling (615 Leverage + Strategy), Lizzy Stone (Wiles + Taylor) and Colin McKay (Clair Global); and Diversity & Inclusion Chair Cherylynne Nader (Big Machine Label Group).

“I’m honored to lead this organization alongside such an incredible group of innovative board members. I have no doubt that together, we will empower our membership to achieve their goals, both personally and professionally,” shares Pettit. “I have been a part of this organization for seven years and it holds a very special place in my heart as many of my most treasured friendships began with SOLID. I hope to be able to pass along that feeling and continue to give our members a safe space to genuinely connect, explore, learn and also give back to our community.”

SOLID hosted its first membership meeting on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Nashville’s Virgin Hotels where members participated in a virtual Q&A with BMI Executive Director, Creative Shannon Sanders.

Additionally, Grayson Flatness (Sounds Good) will serve as the new SOLID Alumni President. The 2023 SOLID Alumni Board consists of Amy Gellick (Wiles + Taylor), BJ Hill (Warner Chappell Music), Mollie Jones (Wasserman Music), Valerie Sizemore (Friends at Work) and Geoff Turner (Red 11 Music).

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