ACM Ups One, Adds Two

• The Academy of Country Music® announced a promotion in the Events department and two new staff additions — Danielle Bardier has been promoted to Coordinator, Events; Gloria Chavez joins the staff as Assistant, Finance & Operations; and Hannah Kellis joins as Assistant, Creative & Content Production. All three are based out of the Academy’s office in Encino, CA.

Born and raised in Douglas, MA, Bardier (left) joined the ACM in early 2019 as Assistant, Events. In her new role, Bardier will continue to work on several facets of the ACM Awards, ACM Party for a Causeevents and ACM Honors. Bardier graduated from USC with a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. While at USC, Bardier interned for the ACM in the events department and served as a production assistant following her 2017 graduation. Bardier reports to Erick Long, SVP, Events and can be reached at danielle@acmcountry.com.

Chavez (center) will help oversee all aspects of general office and building operations as well as act as office receptionist. She will also work alongside vendors to ensure the upkeep of both the office and building maintenance, including managing office inventory, all technological system processes and assisting in the finance department. She reports to Alexa Fasheh, VP of Finance & Operations and can be reached at gloria@acmcountry.com.

Originally from Maine, Kellis (right) graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu. In her new position at the Academy, Kellis will oversee administrative tasks and other projects for the Creative & Content department. She reports to Lisa Lee, SVP, Creative & Content Production and can be reached at hannahk@acmcountry.com. [Photos courtesy of the Academy of Country Music]