NCVC Names Leaders Of Board Of Directors

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The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp has announced the leaders of its Board of Directors.

For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Board will be led by Marcus Whitney, Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI). The Executive Committee of the Board also includes Burke Nihill, President and CEO for the Tennessee Titans, who serves as Chair-Elect. Ken Levitan, Founder and Co-President of Vector Management, serves as Immediate Past Chair.

“We’re grateful to have such dedicated and visionary leaders serving on the NCVC Board of Directors during this pivotal time for Nashville’s hospitality industry,” shares Whitney. “Their guidance and commitment are instrumental in navigating economic headwinds while continuing to drive growth and momentum across Nashville’s tourism sector. It’s an exciting moment for our city, and I’m proud to work alongside this exceptional group as we shape the future of hospitality in Music City.”

The Board’s other Executive Committee members include Claire Tucker, Independent Director at Ford Credit Bank, as the Finance and Audit Chair, Max Goldberg, Co-Founder of Strategic Hospitality, as Sales and Marketing Chair, and Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Ellen Pryor, Director of Communications and Community Relations at Frist Art Museum, has joined the Board as Chair of the Music City Inc. foundation.

The Board of Directors includes Ian Ayre, Vice Chairman, Nashville Soccer Club, Linda Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Dr. Robert Fisher, Past President, Belmont University, Mark Fioravanti, President and CEO, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Becky Gardenhire, Co-Head of the Nashville office of WME, Dr. Alex Jahangir, Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Provider Network Development, Vanderbilt Health, Doug Kreulen, President and CEO, Metro Nashville Airport Authority, Leesa LeClaire, Executive Director, Greater Nashville Hospitality Association, Pat Martin, Founder and Chairman, Martin Investment Group, Howie Nuchow, Co-Head, CAA Sports, Tony Phillips, General Manager, Bobby Hotel, Shannon Sanders, Executive Director, Creative at BMI Nashville, Molly Shehan, Partner and Attorney, Milom Crow Kelly Beckett Shehan, Marc Sternagel, General Manager, Grand Hyatt, Sarah Trahern, Executive Director, CMA and Ben Weprin, Founder and CEO, AJ Capital

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