Halfway into 2026, we’ve seen several leadership changes in Nashville, from nationwide searches for Executive Directors and CEOs to internal promotions to senior positions for outstanding candidates.

Here are a few you might have missed:

Ardent Health | Dave Caspers was named president and CEO, succeeding Marty Bonick. Caspers joined the Nashville-based health system as COO in 2025.
Country Music Association | Belmont University Dean Brittany Schaffer was named the CMA’s next CEO. She’ll join the organization in September before officially succeeding Sarah Trahern on Jan. 1, 2027.
Hastings Architecture | Paul Law was recently promoted to principal, while Daniel Cremin and Kate O’Neil were named associate principals. Law leads quality assurance; Cremin focuses on design and visualization; and O’Neil bridges architecture and interiors across Nashville projects.
JAMS | The Nashville-based PB&J brand named media personality Pat McAfee as co-owner and investor, marking his first food and beverage venture. McAfee will help guide brand strategy as JAMS expands into new retail partnerships and products.
Nashville General Hospital | Veronica Elders was appointed CEO after serving as interim leader for 15 months. Her appointment follows improved staff relations, stronger partnerships, and unanimous support from the Metro Nashville Hospital Authority Board.
Nashville Rescue Mission | Stephanie Sewell was selected as the nonprofit’s next CEO following a national search. Sewell, who has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, will officially assume the role Aug. 3 after longtime leader Glenn Cranfield’s retirement.
Nashville Rotary Club | Sueing Insurance Agency President and CEO Charles Sueing was appointed president, succeeding Baker Tilly principal Ken Youngstead. Sueing will lead the nearly 113-year-old organization alongside a newly appointed board focused on community impact and service.
Tennessee Bar Association | Nashville attorney John L. Farringer IV took office as president-elect and will assume the presidency in June 2027. A partner at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, Farringer brings more than 20 years of business litigation experience and has advocated for access to justice.
Tennessee Education Lottery | CEO Rebecca Paul will retire at the end of 2026 after nearly 23 years leading the program she helped launch.