IBMA Adds Two To Team, Elevates One

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Pictured (L-R): Rebecca Bauer, Elizabeth Dewey and Haley Grimm.

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has added Rebecca Bauer as Marketing Director and Haley Grimm as Administrative Manager. Additionally, Elizabeth Dewey has been promoted to Communications Director.

Bauer, originally from Maryland, has called Tennessee home for more than two decades. She holds a master’s degree in marketing from Johns Hopkins University and has extensive experience in leadership and strategic marketing within the arts, entertainment and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career, Bauer has worked with organizations like the Franklin Theatre, Nashville Symphony, City Winery and Pepsi Bottling Group. In her role as Marketing Director, she will lead strategic planning, partnerships and digital marketing initiatives to increase the visibility of the IBMA and IBMA World of Bluegrass.

Dewey first joined IBMA in April 2024 as Administrative Manager and now serves as Communications Director. In this role, she will manage brand strategy, content creation, email communications and media relations. A 2023 graduate of Belmont University with a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music, Dewey has been involved with the IBMA since 2021, when she began as an intern and developed a deep passion for the bluegrass music industry.

Grimm is currently in her final semester at Belmont University, where she is working towards a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music, with plans to graduate in May 2025. Originally from Westmont, Illinois, Grimm interned at IBMA from May to October 2024, gaining valuable experience with the organization’s operations. In her role as Administrative Manager, Grimm will support the IBMA staff and assist with various programs, including IBMA Leadership Bluegrass and the IBMA International Band Performance Grant.

“These staff changes mark an exciting new chapter for the IBMA as we strengthen our team to support the global bluegrass music community and prepare for the monumental year ahead,” shares IBMA Executive Director Ken White. “With relocating IBMA World of Bluegrass to Chattanooga, Tennessee and the celebration of our 40th anniversary, I’m confident that welcoming fresh perspectives will help drive our mission forward while fostering growth and visibility for bluegrass music worldwide.”

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