Curt and his wife Kay moved to Nashville early in 1993 to accept a position as Vice President of the artist management firm Moress, Nanas, Shea Entertainment. For the last 15 years, Curt has been the Director of Operations and Senior Producer for Gary Musick Productions, a company whose local work involves producing a number of great charitable events each year such as The Heart Gala, The Nashville Predators Foundation Gala, Le Ete du Vin for the American Cancer Society, and several T. J. Martell events for cancer research to name a few. Curt and Kay moved downtown and into the Bennie Dillon 5 years ago and then to the Encore in May of 2008. They enjoy all aspects of living in an urban area including the access to the Arts, nightlife, and dining all within comfortable walking distance. An avid sports fan, Curt can be seen walking towards either LP Field or Bridgestone Arena almost any time there is a game going on!
Jay has lived in Nashville for 18 years and in downtown Nashville for the past 4 years, 1 year in the Stahlman and 3 years in the Viridian. Jay grew up in Savannah, GA and attended Georgia State University in Atlanta. Jay enjoys traveling, good food, good wine, and good friends, and is excited about the positive influence the new Music City Center will have on our downtown community. Jay currently serves on the Viridian social committee, welcome committee, and the arts and architectural committee. He also serves on the board of One-in-Teen, a youth organization.
Libby grew up as a Hoosier, but is completely head over heels in love with Nashville. She moved here 4 years ago from Evansville, and packed her passion for advertising along with her Colts football jersey. Libby considers herself a Nashvillian socialite and stays involved with the URA and the Downtown Partnership. She currently works at Fringe Magazine.
Maribeth moved from Ohio to Tennessee in 2009 and is the Nashville Symphony's Manager of Sponsorships and Grants. Maribeth is involved with the Nashville Symphony Chorus, Music City BBQ Festival, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, YP Nashville programs and the Center for Nonprofit Management's Young Nonprofit Professionals Group. This year as a boardmember, Maribeth is looking forward to helping to grow the URA membership base. She and her husband, Chris, live in The Stahlman with Gracie and Freddie (the cats) and they all agree that Music City is a great place to live, work and play!
James was born in Nashville and grew up in nearby Ashland City. A graduate of Lipscomb University, he worked at the now-closed Opryland Themepark as a server and restaurant manager while attending college. He graduated from The University of Memphis School of Law in 1999 and is a member of the Tennessee and District of Columbia bars. He practices law daily as a solo attorney on Music Row and resides at Metro Manor. A former server at Maggiano’s Nashville, he is also involved with Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID), the Nashville Pro Bono Program, and the Family of God at Woodmont Hills. James loves his hometown of Nashville and is excited to be a part of the URA leadership.
