Who are you and what should we know about your business?
AMA Nashville is the local professional chapter of the American Marketing Association and a community for marketers across Middle Tennessee. Our members represent a wide range of industries, career stages, and specialties, including branding, communications, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, research, sales, strategy, and consulting.
For nearly 50 years, we have created opportunities for marketers to learn, build meaningful professional relationships, strengthen their skills, and grow as leaders through educational programs, networking events, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Can you share a significant lesson you have learned as a business leader?
One of the most important lessons we have learned is that strong organizations are built through relationships, not simply programs. People may initially engage with us because of an event or professional development opportunity, but they remain involved when they feel welcomed, valued, and connected to a community. We are a community for marketers, and we invest in that community.
This guides how we lead. We listen to our members, remain open to new ideas, and create opportunities for them to contribute their talents and skills. Our chapter is strongest when our members see themselves as active participants in its success, not just spectators.
How do you manage and maintain a positive company culture?
As a volunteer-led organization, maintaining a positive culture requires intentionality, clear communication, mutual respect, and appreciation for the time and talents people contribute. We encourage collaboration across our board and volunteers while giving leaders the space to bring their ideas forward.
What is unique about your business that makes you stand out?
AMA Nashville brings together marketers who might not otherwise meet. Our community includes professionals from large corporations to small businesses, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions.
That diversity creates richer conversations and stronger professional connections. We provide more than traditional networking. Our members gain access to practical education, candid conversations with industry leaders, volunteer opportunities, and relationships that can support them throughout their careers.
How do you stay involved in the community?
Community involvement is central to who we are. We partner with businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other professional associations to provide learning experiences and opportunities that benefit Nashville’s marketing community. By creating opportunities for marketers to connect, share knowledge, mentor others, and serve, we help develop a stronger pipeline of marketing professionals and leaders throughout Middle Tennessee.
What do you want to be known for in the business community?
We want AMA Nashville to be known as THE community for marketers across Middle Tennessee; a place where marketers come to learn, connect, serve, and grow.
We want to be recognized for providing relevant professional development, building genuine relationships, and creating a welcoming community where marketers at every stage of their careers can find support and opportunity. Most importantly, we want to be known for strengthening both the marketing profession and the business community it serves.