Nashville Opera Association
615-832-5242
The Noah Liff Opera Center 3622 Redmon Street
Nashville, TN 37209
Nashville, TN 37209
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Nicholas McClay |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Calvetti Ferguson |
| Term | August 2023 to July 2025 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Barker | Market Street Equities | Voting |
| Judy Barker | Trustee, Judy and Noah Liff Foundation | Voting |
| Mr. Nick Birren | Alliance Bernstein | Voting |
| Mrs. Barbara Bovender | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Ramon Cisneros | Millennium Marketing, LLC | Voting |
| Patrick Clark | Kraft CPA | Voting |
| Monica Conley | Frost Brown Todd | Voting |
| Mr. Rick Ewing | Oracle | Voting |
| Mr. Kelly Frey | Nelson Mullins | Voting |
| Mr. Nathan Green | Vanderbilt University | Voting |
| Byron Harvey | National Museum of African American Music | Voting |
| Susan Holt | Vision Philanthropy | Voting |
| Lara Hughes | Nolin Consulting | Voting |
| Mrs. Martha Ingram | Ingram Industries | Voting |
| Ali Jefferson | CapStar Bank | Voting |
| Mr. Jay Jones | Tuner Law | Voting |
| Nicholas McClay | EY | Voting |
| Heather O'Connor | Truist | Voting |
| Gary Parkes | Parkes Realty | Voting |
| Dr. William Whetsell Jr. | Vanderbilt University Medical | Voting |
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Thomas Andrews | Andrews & Associates | NonVoting |
| Bob Beck | NonVoting | |
| Mrs. June Bogle | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Mrs. Ann Bumstead | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Ann Cargile | Bradley | NonVoting |
| Mrs. Nancy Coleman | Community Leader | NonVoting |
| Mrs. Ruth Cowan | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Mr. Douglas Cruickshanks | First Bank | NonVoting |
| Mrs. Judy Fisher | First Lady of Belmont University | NonVoting |
| Sandra Frank | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Mr. John Gillmor | Brandley Arant Boult Cummings | NonVoting |
| Mr. John Glennon | Avondale Partners | NonVoting |
| Dr. George Gray | Retired | NonVoting |
| Tom Haroldson | HCA | NonVoting |
| Morel Harvey | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Mr. J. Michael Hayes | C.B. Ragland Corporation | NonVoting |
| Mrs. Joanne Hayes | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Dr. Lois Jordan | MNPS (retired) | NonVoting |
| Mr. Ken Leiser | CB Richard Ellis | NonVoting |
| Mr. Zach Liff | Z-Integrated Management | NonVoting |
| Ms. Jocelyn McCall | American Red Cross | NonVoting |
| Mr. James McGregor | Deloitte - Retired | NonVoting |
| Mrs. Ann Marie McNamara | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Mr. J. William Myers | Artist | NonVoting |
| Ann Pennington | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Ms. Carol Penterman | Interim Health Care | NonVoting |
| Mr. Raymond Pirtle | Claridge Company | NonVoting |
| Cal Rengar | Voting | |
| Dr. Richard Schneider | Retired | NonVoting |
| Dr. Esther Swink | Community Leader | NonVoting |
| Mr. M. Andrew Valentine | Morgan Stanley | NonVoting |
| Talmage Watts | NonVoting | |
| Harry Weddle | NonVoting | |
| Mrs. Gudrun West | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Ms. Mary Wieck | Community Leader | NonVoting |
| Dr. Theodore Wiltsie | Conductor | NonVoting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 90% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 25% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | No |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 6 |
Standing Committees
| Advisory Board |
| Board Governance |
| Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
| Executive |
| Finance |
| Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction |
Risk Management Provisions
| Automobile Insurance |
| Commercial General Liability |
| Directors and Officers Policy |
| General Property Coverage |
| Inland Marine and Mobile Equipment |
| Life Insurance |
| Special Event Liability |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| The quality of talent and level of professionalism amongst Nashville Opera's board volunteers represents the best in the city. The company long ago established active board committees for oversight in all areas of business operations. The Executive Committee consists of committee chairs and at large members with strong expertise in key areas. The staff, VP of Finance, and Finance Committee maintain weekly cash flow projections for the current and two subsequent years for active management of income and expenses. The Governance Committee ensures diversity in leadership, community representation and expertise. The Development Committee works closely with the Executive and Development staff to ensure NOA meets its goals. The NOA Board of Directors and Staff have set a course to manage the challenging economic landscape while cultivating the artistic reputation that has garnered international praise. The Company's strategic goals are to: expand, excite and engage our audiences and community to establish the value of the opera; secure the resources necessary to accomplish our goals; align all activities to maximize effectiveness of the organization and return on investment; maximize the potential of the Noah Liff Opera Center; produce highest quality productions and programs that make a difference. The annual plan includes specific benchmarks for each goal. At the end of the year all benchmarks for the past year and the two upcoming years are reviewed, evaluated and revised by the Staff and Board. Nashville Opera's Company Values, as part of our strategic plan, reflect our dedication to planning, evaluation and transformation. |
