BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nashville Ballet is governed by a Board of Directors, a working board of community leaders accountable for making the artistic aspirations and financial well-being of Nashville Ballet its top priorities.

Members of Nashville Ballet’s Board of Directors give their time, talents, and treasures to further the organization’s goals.

Executive officers serve one-year terms and lead board members who continuously work to further the mission of Nashville Ballet within the community.

Board members are elected to three-year terms and are an integral part of Nashville Ballet.

Board Members

Mrs. Nancy Abbott

Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Bergamo*

Mr. Adolpho Birch

Mr. Bart Bowling

Mr. Marcus Bradford

Mrs. Mary Katherine Bratton

Mrs. Melania Byrd

Mr. John Carter Cash

Mrs. Crystal Churchwell Evans

Mrs. Monica Cintado Scokin

Mr. Eric Cook

Mrs. Laurie Eskind

Mrs. Evelyn Galletti

Mr. Amos E. Gott

Mrs. Catherine Grace

Dr. Lauren Louise Hansen*

Mr. Russ Haynes

Mrs. Rhea Heath

Dr. Celeste Hemingway

Mrs. Vicki Horne

Ms. Shreyoshi Hossain*

Mrs. Emily Humphreys

Mrs. Suzan Gibbs Ilic

Mrs. Caylan Jarman

Mrs. Susan Short Jones

Dr. Michelle McKenney Jones

Mr. Neil B. Krugman

Ms. Chambre Malone

Mrs. Lisa Manning*

Ms. Apphia Maxima

Mr. Jim Munro

Mrs. Jessica Osaki

Mr. Brant Phillips

Ms. Rebecca Pitt

Mr. Shannon Sanders

Julie Schneider*

Mr. Noel Scruggs

Dr. Kara Smith

Mr. Joe Sowell

Mrs. Heather Thorne

Mrs. Brooke Trusley

Mrs. Ann Parker Weeden

*Denotes Ex-Officio member

Advisory Board

Nashville Ballet is also supported by a group of dedicated arts philanthropists who advocate for the ballet, ensuring its longevity as a world-class performing arts organization integral in the cultural tapestry of Nashville and beyond. They provide valuable guidance to board members and administrative staff. They are long-time supporters and advocates for Nashville Ballet with strong ties to the organization’s history.