Mayor Freddie O’Connell has announced the appointment of Jenneen Kaufman Reed as the new Director of Metro’s Department of Finance, effective January 2025. This appointment follows the tenure of Interim Finance Director Kevin Crumbo, who will remain in his current role through early 2025 to ensure a seamless transition. The Mayor’s Office has initiated the process for Reed’s confirmation by the Metro Council, scheduled for October.
“I’m excited to welcome Jenneen Reed back to Metro where she played an integral role in stewarding the strong fiscal position for the city,” stated Mayor O’Connell. “Jenneen is well-respected by her peers and has deep experience in Nashville and with public finance. I witnessed her knowledge and work ethic first-hand when I first took office, and I am looking forward to working with her again. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Kevin Crumbo for his diligent work over the past year and his dedication to ensuring a smooth transition of leadership for the Finance Department in 2025.”
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Reed brings over 28 years of experience in various finance and administrative roles across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her resume includes a tenure as Deputy Director of the Metro Department of Finance, 23 years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Tennessee Titans, and her most recent role as Chief Financial Officer for the Nashville Symphony.
“I am grateful to Mayor O’Connell and excited for this opportunity,” said Reed. “I look forward to once again working with the incredible Metro team and serving the citizens of Nashville and Davison County.”
Reed will continue her role as CFO for the Nashville Symphony until late 2024 and will assist in the search for her successor to ensure a smooth transition.
“Jenneen has been an invaluable partner and asset to the Nashville Symphony and will be missed. We are grateful for her leadership and look forward to collaborating with Jenneen in her new role at Metro Nashville. The search for her replacement is already underway, and while Jenneen leaves big shoes to fill, we’re fortunate to have a generous transition period. We are confident we’ll identify the right person to join our team as CFO,” remarked Alan D. Valentine, President and CEO of the Nashville Symphony.
Kevin Crumbo, the Interim Director of the Metro Department of Finance, will remain in the role through early 2025 to facilitate the department’s transition to new leadership. Crumbo has overseen the mayor’s first Capital Spending Plan, the first Operating Budget, and the development and audit approval of the financial plan for O’Connell’s Choose How You Move Transit Improvement Program.
“It’s been my privilege to serve as the city’s Finance Director twice,” Crumbo said. “Jenneen is an experienced and trusted leader known for her dedication and integrity. These are the best hands to take the baton for our city’s strong financial operations and Mayor O’Connell’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.”
The Metro Council will review Reed’s appointment at their meetings on October 1 and October 15. Following the anticipated confirmation, Reed will officially begin her role as Director of Finance on January 13, 2025.
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