Cheekwood
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Mr. Barry Stowe |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Retired Chairman & CEO, Jackson National Life |
| Term | January 2022 to December 2024 |
Board Co-Chair
| Board Co-Chair | Mr. Ronald Roberts |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | DVL Seigenthaler |
| Term | January 2022 to December 2024 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Nancy Abbott | Vanderbilt University | Voting |
| Jacky Akbari | Voting | |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Akers | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. Robert Beckham | Partner, WME Nashville | Voting |
| Clay Blevins | Voting | |
| Mr. Martin Brown Jr. | Adams & Reese, LLP | Voting |
| Kate Burke | Voting | |
| Mr. Andrew Byrd | TVV Capital | Voting |
| Mrs. Katherine Crosthwaite | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Ms. Katie Crumbo | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. David Curtis | Graham Healthcare Group | Voting |
| Mr. Jay DeMarcus | Musician and Producer | Voting |
| Ms. Mary Taylor Gallagher | GSRM | Voting |
| Judge Alberto Gonzales | Belmont University | Voting |
| Mrs. Kate Grayken | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. Carl Haley Jr. | Grand Avenue Worldwide | Voting |
| Mike Johnson | Voting | |
| Mr. Matthew Kisber | Silicon Ranch | Voting |
| Ms. Lisa Kranc | Retired/Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. Neil Krugman | Waller | Voting |
| Mr. Hal Lawton | Tractor Supply | Voting |
| Mr. Robert Lipman | RS Lipman Company | Voting |
| Mrs. Lisa Manning | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Vicki McCluggage | Voting | |
| Mrs. Rita Mitchell | First Tennessee Bank | Voting |
| Ms. Sherri Neal | HCA Healthcare | Voting |
| Ms. Dee Patel | The Hermitage Hotel | Voting |
| Mr. Sam Patel | Entrepreneur | Voting |
| Mrs. Deby Pitts | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. Ronald Roberts | DVL Seigenthaler | Voting |
| Julie Stadler | Voting | |
| Mr. Barry Stowe | Jackson National Life | Voting |
| Mr. Josh Trusley | Ernst & Young | Voting |
| Mrs. Barbara Turner | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. Cameron Wells | Truist | Voting |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Wills | Diversified Trust | Voting |
| Mrs. Linde Wilson | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Ryan Wood | Voting |
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Cook | The Nature Conservancy | NonVoting |
| Yuri Cunza | Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | NonVoting |
| Deana Ivey | Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau | NonVoting |
| Carolyn Waller | Benchmark Realty | NonVoting |
Other Board Members
| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Peggy Kinnard | Swan Ball | NonVoting |
| Ms. Carla Nelson | Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee | NonVoting |
| Mr. Chris Simonsen | Exchange Club of Nashville | NonVoting |
| Mr. Steve Sirls | Antiques & Garden Show | NonVoting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 90% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | No |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 15% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 4 |
Standing Committees
| Board Governance |
| Building |
| Collections |
| Community Outreach / Community Relations |
| Development / Fund Raising |
| Executive |
| Finance |
| Garden |
| Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction |
Risk Management Provisions
| Accident and Injury Coverage |
| Automobile Insurance |
| Boiler and Machinery |
| Commercial General Liability |
| Crime Coverage |
| Directors and Officers Policy |
| Disability Insurance |
| Employee Benefits Liability |
| Fine Arts and Collectibles |
| Flood |
| General Property Coverage |
| Inland Marine and Mobile Equipment |
| Life Insurance |
| Liquor Liability |
| Medical Health Insurance |
| Property in Transit and off Premises |
| Umbrella or Excess Insurance |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Cheekwood's Board of Trustees includes members diverse in race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identities. Board Selection Criteria prioritizes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. IDEA is an institutional priority, and the current Board remains committed to ensuring the Board composition is reflective of the Nashville community with 20% of its current board representing diversity. Cheekwood has engaged a more diverse group of constituents and volunteers through a variety of methods: targeted marketing, outreach program expansion, and new community partnerships. These initiatives helped to expand the Outreach and IDEA Committee (formerly named Outreach Committee) and renewed interest in Cheekwood's established non-Board committees including the African American Community Advisory Committee, El Dia de Los Muertos Advisory Committee, Teacher Advisory Council, and more. These committees are focused on improving the reach and inclusivity of Cheekwood's programs. Our hope is that over time, relationships beginning with the work of these committees and others to be created will develop into increased interest and engagement with Cheekwood, offering a more diverse pool of strong Board prospects to ensure continued diversity of Cheekwood's Board that is reflective of our community. |
