The Athens Symphony’s governing board is comprised of 17 business and community leaders serving as officers and elected directors.

The Board is responsible for ensuring the Symphony operates on a sustainable basis as a financially-sound, volunteer community asset.

Board of Directors

2026 – 2027

• Ms. Ellen McLemore, President
• Mr. Carl Blount, Past President 
• Ms. Carol Cofer, Treasurer
• Mr. Brad Maffett, Artistic Director
• Dr. Randan Ashmore
• Mr. Clark Brown
• Mr. Earl Comstock
• Ms. Elaine Cook
• Dr. Ed Dempsey
• Mr. Will Divers 
• Ms. Vanessa Fox
• Dr. Roy Legette
• Ms. Annie Leeth
• Ms. Ginny Mellinger
• Dr. Helen Mills
• Mr. Mark Mobley
• Mr. Rivenbark
• Ms. Julie Webster

Administration

• Ms. Jessica Davis Tagg, Executive Director of the Athens Symphony