The Academy of Country Music has named officers and board of directors members for the 2025-26 term, musicrow.com reports.

Cris Lacy will serve as chair, Jeff Krones as president, Becky Gardenhire as vice-president, Carmen Romano as treasurer, Gayle Holcomb as sergeant-at-arms, Duane Clark as parliamentarian and Haley Montgomery as secretary.

ACM members elected the individuals.

Relatedly, and in addition, the chair, vice-chair, and vice-president have appointed directors-at-large and will serve a staggered two-year term.

Damon Whiteside serves as CEO of the Academy of Country Music, which recently celebrated 60 years of operations.

Academy Of Country Music Board of Directors 2025-26:

OFFICERS

Chair - Cris Lacy, Warner Music Nashville

President - Jeff Krones, CAA

Vice-President

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