Run Nash is an event production company that operates a portfolio of events in the running and fitness industry. As Nashville’s largest locally owned race organization, Run Nash owns and produces the Music City July 4th 5K, the Music City Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile, and the Nashville 1/2 Marathon, Marathon & 5K. In addition to operating owned events, Run Nash also manages event production and logistics for other notable local brands such as the Nashville Predators, Nashville International Airport, and Gilda’s Club of Middle Tennessee. Centered around community and local experience, Run Nash is a culmination of fitness and fun for the whole family.

Provide the leadership, management, and strategic direction necessary to ensure the success of the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Responsible for managing Event Host Committees, support staff, project timelines, and external groups.

• Responsible for management of five Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon events with participation exceeding 50,000 and a combined budget of $8 million• Responsible for management of KiDS ROCK series of events that focus on youth health and wellness. Management responsibilities include budgeting, marketing, sponsorship/partnerships, and operations.• Manage and motivate a six person team; recruit and manage contractors in each event market • Build and foster high level city, government, and sponsor relationships • Create strategic plans for development in each market including new initiatives, ancillary events and organic growth opportunities.• Created and executed a multi-layered marketing plan including negotiating print and online ad prices, flyer distribution, and social media marketing.

• Manage and execute three Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events across the US • Project Management responsibilities to ensure a successful event for the company and participants. Served as the day to day driver for event production.• Develop and implement an event specific marketing plan to drive event participation including but not limited to e-mail, website, social media, radio, print, TV, grassroots.• Manage Consumer Communication including event e-newsletters, web updates, confirmation documents, event guide• Secure local cash and in kind sponsors, oversee fulfillment of sponsor contracts and recaps• Conceptualize and Order Event Related Amenities to include finisher medals, tees, race numbers, promotional items, signage• Worked with director to attain or exceed budget goals for each event property• Directed and mentored event assistants coordinators, contractors and interns• Communicate and interact with internal departments including operations, travel, entertainment, VIP, merchandise and customer service on event operations. • Overseeing of support staff, interns and local contractors

• Assisted on execution of three Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events across the US • Develop and implement an event specific marketing plan to drive event participation including but not limited to e-mail, website, social media, radio, print, TV, grassroots.• Manage Consumer Communication including event e-newsletters, web updates, confirmation documents, event guide• Secure local cash and in kind sponsors, oversee fulfillment of sponsor contracts and recaps• Conceptualize and Order Event Related Amenities to include finisher medals, tees, race numbers, promotional items, signage• Worked with manager to attain or exceed budget goals for each event property