Nashville Jazz Workshop
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Dr. Gary Smith |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Family Practice Physician |
| Term | February 2024 to January 2025 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Brook Babcock | Van Heusen Music | Voting |
| Ms. Eileen Beehan | Retired | Voting |
| Mr. Tom Galgano | LBMC Investors Advisors | Voting |
| Aaron Glass | Edward Jones Financial Advisor | Voting |
| Ms. Mary Grissim | Interim Executive Director, Nashville Jazz Workshop | Exofficio |
| Ms. Melissa Hanson | Caterpillar Financial | Voting |
| Mr. Eric Holt | Managing Partner, The Lovenoise Group | Voting |
| Mr. Henry Ingram | Middle School Teacher, Episcopal School of Nashville | Voting |
| Mr. Jeff Ockerman | Adjunct Professor, Academic Health Science Centre, Imperial College, London | Voting |
| Sheyla Paz | Sheyla Adventure Travel | Voting |
| Ms. Angela Playle | Attorney | Voting |
| Mr. Andrew Reid | LBMC Investors Advisors | Voting |
| Dr. Gary Smith | Family Practice Physician | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 80% |
| 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 | 40% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 6 |
Standing Committees
| Board Governance |
| Development / Fund Raising |
| Education |
| Executive |
| Marketing |
| Operations |
Risk Management Provisions
| Commercial General Liability |
| Directors and Officers Policy |
| Fine Arts and Collectibles |
| General Property Coverage |
| Medical Health Insurance |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| The Board is composed of people who understand and support the mission of the NJW and who bring helpful skills, contacts, or resources to the organization. Because of the importance of understanding the mission, Board members are selected carefully, usually after a period of involvement with the Workshop in another capacity (faculty, student, audience member, supporter). The Board currently has 12 members, with 14 honorary (emeritus) members. A challenge has been to expand and strengthen the Board to reflect the growing size, complexity, and needs of the organization. The number of Board members has been increased, and Board members have been added who have specialized talents such as real estate, finance, and banking. Maintaining diversity on the Board has been an ongoing challenge, but has been addressed successfully over many years through care and intentional recruitment. A recent Board addition has been an individual who has expertise in increasing organizational diversity. This will help us improve diversity throughout the organization. Other recent Board additions include individuals skilled in finance and accounting, who have helped us improve accounting practices and develop more sophisticated budgeting. |
