Today, Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the appointment of Jenneen Kaufman Reed to lead Metro’s Department of Finance beginning in January 2025. Interim Finance Director Kevin Crumbo will remain in the role through early 2025 to ensure a smooth transition between directors. The Mayor’s Office has initiated the process to present Reed for confirmation by the Metro Council in 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,” Mayor O’Connell said. “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.”
Reed brings more than 28 years of experience working in public, private, and nonprofit finance and administrative roles to the Director position, including three years as Deputy Director of the Metro Department of Finance, 23 years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Tennessee Titans, and most recently 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 in her role as CFO for the Nashville Symphony through late 2024 and is supporting the search for a new CFO to ensure a smooth transition in financial leadership.
“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,” said Alan D. Valentine, President and CEO of the Nashville Symphony.
Interim Director of the Metro Department of Finance Kevin Crumbo will continue in the role through early 2025 as the department transitions to new leadership. During his time, Crumbo has helped shepherd the mayor’s first Capital Spending Plan, first Operating Budget, and oversaw 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.”
Metro Council will consider Reed’s appointment at the October 1 and October 15 Council meetings. Assuming confirmation, Reed will begin as Director of Finance on January 13, 2025.
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