SOLID Presents Drew Alexander Lifetime Achievement Award To Kari Barnhart

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SOLID President Rio Van Risseghem with Kari Barnhart, this year’s recipient of The Drew Alexander Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo: Courtesy of SOLID

Kari Barnhart has been named as the first recipient of The SOLID Drew Alexander Lifetime Achievement Award.

This award honors SOLID alumni with over 10 years of experience in the music industry who have consistently exemplified the core values of the organization throughout their careers.

Barnhart, who currently serves as SVP/Entertainment Relationship Manager at Studio Bank, began her finance career at HSBC, where she led her team to achieve a top 15 ranking out of 800 offices. She went on to work at Fifth Third Bank, where she played a key role in expanding the Music & Entertainment Division as its Director/Relationship Specialist. Barnhart also spent time at Regions Bank, further solidifying her extensive background in music business banking. She served the SOLID Board from 2015-2017 as the Music Market Co-Chair and 20th Year Celebration Chair and has remained a supporter of the organization, providing mentorship and sharing her expertise as an industry speaker.

The award was created in memory of Alexander, a founding member of SOLID and an esteemed leader in the music industry.

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