The Belmont University Board of Trustees has added six members for the 2025-2026 academic year.

According to a release, the six include attorney and realtor Leilani Boulware, veteran music industry officials and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Joe Galante, entertainment executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, communications professional Ronald Roberts, music industry member Sarah Trahern and entrepreneur and author Louis Upkins.

"These distinguished leaders bring exceptional expertise across industries that are vital to Nashville and beyond," Belmont Board of Trustees Chair Milton Johnson, a Belmont alumnus and retired CEO and chairman of HCA Healthcare, said in the release.

"Their diverse backgrounds in real estate, entertainment, technology, communications and entrepreneurship will

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