
Dave Matthews
Advisory Board
Musician
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dave became a naturalized American citizen in 1980. His family moved frequently during his childhood, spending time in the U.S. and England, in addition to South Africa. Dave and his family moved to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1986 where he formed Dave Matthews Band in 1991. Dave Matthews Band’s infectious and distinctive sound garnered lots of early attention and a die-hard loyal fan base, catapulting the band into one of the most successful touring acts of the past two decades. Their latest studio release, Come Tomorrow, bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making Dave Matthews Band the first group in chart history to have seven consecutive studio albums debut atop the chart. Matthews’ solo debut, 2003’s Some Devil, was certified Platinum and its lead single, “Gravedigger,” won a GRAMMY® award for “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.”
In 2000, Matthews co-founded ATO Records, an independent label now home to Alabama Shakes, Brandi Carlile and more. Matthews owns Blenheim Vineyards, a winery in Charlottesville, VA designed to have minimal impact on the environment. He is also a partner in The Dreaming Tree Wines, which has raised over $1M for environmental groups since its inception in 2011. A member of Farm Aid’s Board of Directors since 2001 (along with Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp), and The Wilderness Society’s Governing Council since 2010, Matthews is dedicated to conservation and environmental protection. In 2014, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation honored him with its Chairman’s Award commending his environmental dedication. Matthews serves as an ambassador for Turnaround Arts, a program of the Kennedy Center. Matthews has played numerous benefit concerts and the band’s Bama Works Fund, along with his own Horton Foundation, have raised more than $45 million dollars for a wide variety of humanitarian and environmental initiatives.
Staff

Lauren Sullivan
Co-Founder, Co-Director

Adam Gardner
Co-Founder, Co-Director

Lara Seaver
Director of Projects

Tanner Watt
Director of Partnerships

Paige Roth
Manager of Community & Volunteer Programs

Chris Spinato
Manager of Communications

Carson Byrum
Project Manager

Hannah Rafkin
Multimedia Manager

Emilio Roberts
On-Site Coordinator

Pati Villegas
On-Site Coordinator

Rachel McClure
On-Site Coordinator
Board

Adam Harrison
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Manager, Career Artist Management

Adam Levine
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Lead Singer, Maroon 5

Andy Johnson
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Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer, 3D Systems

Ann Kingston
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Red Light Management

Dalton Sim
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Dalton Sim Management

Dave Matthews
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Musician

Diane Boyd
Board of Directors

Drew McConville
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Sr. Managing Director, The Wilderness Society

Erica Schair-Cardona
Board of Directors

Jack Johnson
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Musician

James Valentine
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Lead Guitar, Maroon 5

Jeff Sharp
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Creative Media Strategist & Founder, Manitou Media

Jesse Carmichael
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Piano/Guitar, Maroon 5

Jon Powers
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Co-Founder & President, CleanCapital

Kim Johnson
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Manager, Environmental Educator

Kris Tanner
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Manager, Activist Artist Management

Melanie Nakagawa
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Head of Climate Initiative, Princeville Global

Mickey Madden
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Bassist, Maroon 5

Mike Luba
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Co-Founder, Madison House Presents

Roger Ballentine
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President, Green Strategies, Inc.

Stefan Lessard
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Bassist, Dave Matthews Band
