About the Cleveland
Music Foundation
Established in 2011, the Cleveland Music Foundation is a non-profit organization developed to build and operate the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. An affiliate with the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi will share its mission to celebrate the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music — the GRAMMY Award. GRAMMY Museum Mississippi houses interactive exhibits dedicated to this mission, as well as host educational programs for students of all ages.
Board Leadership
- Becky Nowell – President – Retired, Baxter International, Inc.
- Myrtis Tabb – Vice President – Retired, Delta State Univeristy
- Sean Wessel – Executive Committee, Member-At-Large – Board Chairman, Quality Steel Corporation
- Heather Walker – Secretary – Business Manager, Pro-Lawn Care Services
- Danny Whalen – Treasurer – President, Cleveland State Bank
Director Emeritus
- Nan Sanders – Artist and Philanthropist
- Willie Simmons – Central District Commissioner, State of Mississippi
- Jim Tims – Chairman of the Board, Quality Steel Corporation
- Tricia Walker – Retired Director, Delta Music Institute, Delta State University
- Wilma Wilbanks – Pharmacist, Walgreens
Members
- Betsy Aguzzi – Operations Director for the Mississippi Limestone Corporation
- Steve Azar – Singer/Songwriter
- Zach Farnum – Founder and President of 117 Entertainment
- Jordan Goins – Retired Superintendent
- Mary McKay Griffith – Partner, Jacks, Griffith, Luciano
- Kamel King – Director, Office of Cultural Tourism
- Shawn Mackey, Sr. – Deputy Ex. Director, MS Community College Board
- Boo Mitchell – Owner, Royal Studios
- Michael Sanders – Partner, Muddy Waters Property Management
- Sarita Simmons – Senatory, State of Mississippi
- Gaines Sturdivant – Artist Manager at Red Light Management
- Amy Whitten – President, The Whitten Group
- Bennie Wright – Physician, Wright Surgical Center
Ex – Officio
- Hannah Aguzzi – Ex. Director, Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
- Gary Gainspoletti – President, Gainspoletti Financial and Associates
- Rochelle Hicks, Director, Visit Mississippi
- Jon Hornyak – Ex. Director, The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter
- Dan Ennis – President, Delta State University
Plan
Your Visit
Discover the story behind GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Learn about our mission, our team, and our dedication to preserving and celebrating music history.
Upcoming
Programs
Discover exciting performances and programs at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Celebrate music history and join us in inspiring the next generation of artists. Don’t miss what’s coming up next!