ACM Announces New Board Members For 2023-2024

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The Academy of Country Music has announced the newly elected Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term.

Previously announced officer roles include: Ebie McFarland, Chair; Randy Bernard, Vice-Chair; Cris Lacy, Vice President; Carmen Romano, Treasurer; Gayle Holcomb, Sergeant-At-Arms; Jeff Krones, Parliamentarian; and Tommy Moore, Secretary.

“2024 is kicking off an exciting new chapter in the rich history of the Academy, and as it’s shaping up to be another monumental year for the ACM and the country music genre, the guidance of these well-respected industry leaders will ensure the ACM’s pivotal role in the success and recognition of country music in the next year and for years to come. We’re so fortunate to have this dedicated group of individuals who have raised their hand to serve on our Board of Directors,” says Damon Whiteside, ACM CEO.

This year, seven of the 13 qualifying professional categories were elected by the ACM’s membership. In addition to those elected, Director-At-Large Positions have been appointed by the Chair, Vice-Chair and Vice President. Directors are elected from each category based on the number of members in that category. Each Director serves a staggered two-year term.

ACM Board of Directors 2023-2024:
*Newly Elected/Appointed

Officers:
Chair – Ebie McFarland, Essential Broadcast Media
Vice Chair – Randy Bernard, RWB Management
Vice President – Cris Lacy, Warner Music Nashville
Treasurer – Carmen Roman, FBMM
Sergeant-At-Arms – Gayle Holcomb, WME
Parliamentarian – Jeff Krones, CAA
Secretary – Tommy Moore, ACM

Affiliated:
Scot Calonge, Richards & Southern
Jackie Campbell, 615 Leverage + Strategy
Deana Ivey, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC)
Chris Lisle, CLLD, LLC/The Touring Career Workshop
Brittany Schaffer, Belmont University*

Artist/Musician/Producer/Engineer:
Gena Johnson, Producer/Engineer*
TJ Osborne, Artist*
Carly Pearce, Artist*
Derek Wells, Musician/Producer*

Digital Marketing/Distribution:
Margaret Hart, YouTube
Rachel Whitney, Spotify

Manager:
Enzo DeVincenzo, 377 Management*
Kerri Edwards, KP Entertainment*
Chris Kappy, Make Wake Artists*

Media/Public Relations:
Kristie Sloan, The GreenRoom PR

Music Publisher/PRO:
Cyndi Forman, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)
Shannan Hatch, SESAC*

Radio:
Charlie Cook, Cumulus Media
Mike Moore, Cumulus Media*

Record Company:
Cindy Mabe, Universal Music Group (UMG) Nashville
Katie McCartney, Monument Records*
Annie Ortmeier, Triple Tigers*
Jennifer Way, Sony Music Nashville*

Songwriter:
Lee Thomas Miller

Talent Agent:
Curt Motley, UTA

Talent Buyer/Promoter:
Adam Weiser, AEG Presents

Venue:
Jason Kane, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo*
Kevin Ream, Cheatham Street Warehouse*
Troy Vollhoffer, Premier Global Production*

Visual Content:
Chandra LaPlume, Sandbox Productions

Directors At Large:
Jake Basden, Sandbox Entertainment*
Breland, Artist*
Ryan Beuschel, The Neal Agency*
Johnny Chiang, SiriusXM*
Buffy Cooper, Morris Higham Management*
George Couri, Triple 8 Management
Benson Curb, Curb | Word Entertainment
Beville Dunkerley
Becky Gardenhire, WME
Rusty Gaston, Sony Music Publishing Nashville*
Jeremy Holley, FlyteVu
Beth Laird, Creative Nation*
Frank Liddell, Carnival Music
Jon Loba, Broken Bow Music Group
Shawn McSpadden, Range Media Partners
Daniel Miller, Fusion Music*
Mike Molinar, Big Machine Music*
Patrick Moore, Opry Entertainment*
Brian O’Connell, Live Nation
Chris Parr, Maverick*
Rod Phillips, iHeartMedia
Ryan Redington, Amazon Music*
Kelly Rich, Red Street Records
Mike Rittberg, Big Machine Label Group (BMLG)*
Tim Roberts, Audacy
Shannon Sanders, BMI*
Scott Scovill, Moo TV
Sally Seitz, Apple Music
Randi Tolbert, QPrime*
Laura Veltz, Songwriter/Musician
Candice Watkins, Big Loud
Erika Wollam Nichols, The Bluebird Cafe*

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