Crayons & Marketers founder elected as AMA Nashville’s 2025-2026 Chapter President

Hayes, newly elected board aim to connect, educate, and elevate local marketing professionals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 4, 2025) – The American Marketing Association Nashville Chapter (AMA Nashville) announced its newly elected 2025-2026 board of directors, naming Jacqueline Hayes, Principal and Chief Marketing Strategist at Crayons & Marketers, as the new chapter president.

“I am very honored to step into the role of president of AMA Nashville,” said Hayes. “Together, with fellow board members, we look to better engage local marketing professionals and explore opportunities to partner with surrounding colleges and universities to help build a career-ready pipeline of marketing talent.”

In her role as chapter president, Hayes will work with the chapter board, which comprises Nashville marketing industry leaders, to advance AMA’s mission by creating opportunities for learning, networking, and career growth for marketing professionals and students pursuing marketing degrees across the Greater Nashville area.

In the board’s announcement release, Hayes thanked the 2024-2025 board of directors and acknowledged their achievements.

“A heartfelt thank you to those who served this past year. Your dedication and contributions have moved us forward,” said Hayes. “I’m excited to build on that momentum and make this an outstanding year for AMA Nashville!”

The 2025-2026 American Marketing Association Nashville Chapter Board of Directors includes:

Jacqueline Hayes, Crayons & Marketers, Principal and Chief Marketing Strategist – President

Cindy Hall, Abe’s Garden Community, Marketing and Communications Manager – Secretary

Kelly Polk, NOW CFO, Director – Treasurer

Abigail Hammer, Grow with Google, Marketing Program Manager – VP Communications

Amanda Mazzo, Mazzo Media, Inc., Creative Director and COO – VP-Elect, Communications

Katie Peninger, Lewis Communications, VP Account Service – VP, Membership Engagement

Amanda Magusiak, Prisma Graphic, Director of Business Development – VP-Elect Membership

Wesley Williams, Valpak Clipp, General Manager – VP Sponsorship

Dave DeRosa, Simpli.fi, Sales Director – Young Professionals Chair

Britton Watson, IRIS Networks, VP of Marketing and Customer Experience – Collegiate Relations Chair

Dana Taft, Signature Transportation Services, Chief Business Development Officer – Hospitality Chair

Paula Milam, TruStar Marketing, Marketing Partner and Chief Strategist – YP, Programming and Marketing in Healthcare Chair

James Hanson, Current Marketing Solutions, Chief Operations Officer – Marketing in Tech Chair

Samantha Rickert, ArchWell Health, Marketing Campaign Specialist – Social Media Chair

Ashley DePew, Slantics, Owner – Volunteers Chair

Caleb Spencer, Horton Events, Director of Events – Immediate Past President, Historian

About AMA Nashville
The American Marketing Association Nashville Chapter is a professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching, and study of marketing. The chapter provides a platform for networking, education, and professional development to empower marketers in Nashville and the surrounding areas. For more information about the American Marketing Association Nashville Chapter and to connect with the newly appointed board members, visit amanashville.org.

About Crayons & Marketers
Crayons & Marketers is a Nashville, Tennessee-based content marketing company with a passion for developing inclusive marketing strategies for businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. Founded in 2013, the certified MWBE and DBE firm assists clients seeking to meaningfully and responsibly connect with multicultural and multigenerational consumers across all backgrounds and abilities. Crayons & Marketers offers a wealth of marketing expertise, blending creativity, inclusive strategy, and industry insight to help organizations attract, engage, and retain audiences for impactful results. For more information, visit crayonsandmarketers.com.

Media Contact: Brooke Kelly, brooke.kelly@crayonsandmarketers.com, (615) 485-5453

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