WMN Promotes Five Fine Folks

• Warner Music Nashville announced the promotions of five employees across its Finance, Radio & Streaming and Publicity departments. Let’s start on the money side, where VP of Finance Danny Bess is upped to CFO, and Brad Walker is promoted from Director to Sr. Director, Finance. Bess continues to report to EVP/GM Ben Kline, who said, “Danny is one of the most respected label finance people in this industry. His experience in and knowledge of our evolving business is critical to our success, and I’m thrilled that he will assume this new role. Both Danny and I are incredibly proud to recognize the dedication we’ve seen in Brad Walker. Brad’s understanding of and adaptation to the changing marketplace is part of what makes him such a valuable member of the finance team.” Bess (left) joined WMN two years ago after nearly 25 years at Universal Music Group, rising to VP of Finance of its Nashville division. Walker (right) entered the music industry at Sony/ATV and has now been a part of the WMN family for 14 years.

But wait! There’s more! In the Radio & Streaming division, Jenni Tay is upped from Manager to Director of Streaming. Tay (left) began her streaming career between San Francisco and Los Angeles before settling in Nashville in 2018. She previously worked for Ingrooves, The Orchard and UMG. “Jenni is a vital, accomplished part of our streaming team,” said VP of Streaming Tim Foisset. “She is a true partner to those she works with in this industry: enthusiastic and innovative, supportive and nurturing, capable and decisive. Her relationships yield measurable, impressive results for our artists and we are a stronger label for it. We’re eager to see her role and influence grow.”

• And in the WMN Publicity department, Mary Catherine Rebrovick is upped to Sr. Director and Victoria Chaitoff rises to Director. Rebrovick (left) joined WMN as an assistant upon graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 2012, and Chaitoff (right) joined the label in 2015 after graduating from the College of William and Mary.

Rebrovick and Chaitoff report to SVP Wes Vause, who said, “Mary Catherine and Victoria both started their work careers with WMN, and since day one they’ve worked tirelessly to help our artists make their dreams come true. They have become respected leaders in the publicity field and beyond, and I could not be prouder to work alongside them!”