Leadership Music Reveals Class Of 2027
Leadership Music has unveiled 48 new members for its class of 2027.
The eight-month program begins in October and offers an immersive exploration of the music business. Since its founding in 1989, Leadership Music has graduated over 1,500 industry executives.
“Our selection committee works hard to identify outstanding professionals who bring both excellence and a true cross-section of the music industry’s diversity to the table. The Class of 2027 embodies exactly that, and we are proud and excited to welcome them into the Leadership Music community this fall,” says Scott Gerow, Leadership Music Past President and Co-Chair of the Selection Committee.
“The selection process is never taken lightly — every candidate is thoughtfully considered for their professional achievements, their capacity to lead, and the difference they’re making beyond their careers. And just as important is ensuring the class we build truly mirrors the breadth and diversity of this industry,” shares Neal Spielberg, Leadership Music Board President and Co-Chair of the Selection Committee. “We are so proud of the remarkable people who make up our 37th class and cannot wait to watch the Leadership Music Class of 2027 find their rhythm together and leave their mark.”
Leadership Music Class Of 2027:
1. Scott Appleton, VP, Rock Nashville
2. Sean David Ardoin, Artist, Producer, Songwriter, Kreole Rock and Soul (Lake Charles, LA)
3. Mitch Ballard, Executive Director – Creative, BMI (Austin, TX)
4. Jon Blass, Mixer
5. Raffaella Braun, VP, Promotion, Triple Tigers Records
6. Nina Burghard, EVP, Finances and Operations, The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
7. Erin D.D. Burr, SVP, Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program, RIAA (Washington, DC)
8. Sarah Buxton, Songwriter, Smack Songs
9. Chad Carlson, Music Producer/Engineer, Carlson Audio
10. ArinMichelle Casey, Entertainment Consulting, Lead, SeatGeek (Brooklyn, NY)
11. Chase Chapman, Wealth Advisor, Vice President of Entertainment, Regions Bank
12. Mark Claassen, Partner, WME
13. Erin Collins, SVP, Film & TV, SESAC (West Hills, CA)
14. Casey Conway, SVP, Artist and Client Relations, CMS Nashville
15. Joyce Dollinger, Partner, Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP (New York, NY)
16. Mike DuCharme, Regional Vice President, AEG Presents
17. Leo Ferrante, Head of Music, Creative Audio, Meta (Cranbury, NJ)
18. Nicole Flammia, SVP, Creative, Blue Highway Records
19. K. Chuck Fletcher, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology – The Robert Ossoff Endowed Director of Music Engagement
20. Catherine Frizzell, VP, Marketing, CMA
21. Katie Germano, Agent, CAA
22. Sarah Hamner, SVP, Wiatr & Associates
23. Ryan Henry, COO, Marathon Live
24. Jewly Hight, Senior Music Writer, Nashville Public Radio
25. Alexia Kauffman, Associate Director of Support, Customer Services, SoundExchange (Arlington, VA)
26. Justin Luffman, VP, Marketing, Warner Records Nashville
27. Sarah Madalinski, Sr. Marketing Director, NS2
28. Lindsey Major, Chief Member Experience Officer, The MLC
29. Jalyce E. Mangum, Assistant General Counsel, U.S. Copyright Office (Arlington, VA)
30. Jaime Marconette, VP, Music Insights & Industry Relations, Luminate
31. Eric Marcum, WSM General Manager, WSM – Opry Entertainment Group
32. Chamie McCurry, GM/CMO, Danny Wimmer Presents (Leawood, KS)
33. Miranda McDonald, SVP, Promotion and Regional Marketing, MCA Nashville
34. Gemma McInturff, Label Partnerships Lead, Spotify
35. Ali Miller, CEO, Furnace Record Pressing (Falls Church, VA)
36. Morgan Mills, CMO, CmdShft
37. Rissi Palmer, Artist/Host, Color Me Country Foundation/Color Me Country Radio (Durham, NC)
38. Kelley Purcell, SVP, Membership & Industry Relations, Recording Academy (Sherman Oaks, CA)
39. Beth Rasnick, Chief of Staff, Gibson, Inc.
40. Phil Shay, Senior Director of Development, Belmont University, Curb College
41. Melissa Spillman, VP, A&R, Concord
42. Laura Spinelli, Digital Marketing/Day-to-Day Manager, ShopKeeper Management
43. Stephanie Li Sullivan, VP, Membership & Partnerships, National Music Publishers’ Association (Washington, DC)
44. Eric Tobin, EVP, A&R and Business Development, Hopeless Records (Encino, CA)
45. Jeff Tuerff, SVP, Marketing & Creative, Curb Records
46. Elisa Vazzana, Partner/Agent, United Talent Agency
47. Trey Wilson, Founder, The Gray Slate
48. Taylor Wolf, Executive Director, ACM Lifting Lives
