ACM Unveils 2020-21 Board & Officers
• The Academy of Country Music® is announcing a second-year term for the Academy Officers and the newly elected Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term. Continuing their tenure in office are Chairman Ed Warm, President Lori Badgett, Vice President Chuck Aly, Treasurer Carmen Romano, Sergeant-at-Arms Gayle Holcomb, Parliamentarian Paul Moore and Secretary Tommy Moore. “We are thrilled that our Officers have generously agreed to continue their service to the Academy for another year,” said ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. “With so much uncertainty this year that will continue into 2021, we are grateful to have their consistent leadership to help guide the organization into a bright future.”
This year, 10 of the 13 qualifying professional categories were elected by the Academy’s membership. In addition to those elected, director-at-large positions have been appointed by Chairman Ed Warm, President Lori Badgett and Vice President Chuck Aly. Directors are elected from each category based on the number of members in that category. Each director serves a staggered two-year term.
Now, let’s meet your newly elected members of the Board of Directors: Beville Dunkerley, Cyndi Forman, Tom Forrest, Becky Gardenhire, Ali Harnell, Deana Ivey, Chris Lisle, Cindy Mabe, Ebie McFarland, Lee Thomas Miller, Tim Roberts, Scott Scovill and Sally Williams.
And here are the newly appointed Director-at-Large members of the Board of Directors: Bobby Bones, Jackie Campbell, Charlie Cook, Leslie Fram, Jeremy Holley, Frank Liddell, Jon Loba, Shawn McSpadden, Curt Motley, Brian O’Connell, Rod Phillips, Kelly Rich, Sally Seitz, Clarence Spalding, Candice Watkins and Trisha Yearwood.
Chairman Ed Warm said, “We are honored to have the opportunity to continue serving as Academy Officers and delighted to welcome a new group of industry leaders to the Board. We look forward to the unique blend of perspective and insight this group brings to the organization.” The full list of all ACM board members and officers is posted at acmcountry.com.
