AMA Nashville elects Wesley Williams as president-elect

AMA Nashville has named Wesley Williams president-elect for the 2026-27 term, positioning the Valpak Clipp general manager to help steer chapter strategy, partnerships and member value in Middle Tennessee. Williams will serve alongside current President Jacqueline Hayes before taking over as chapter president in the new fiscal year.

Why it matters: - AMA Nashville is adding a leader with sales, marketing and operations experience as the chapter works to expand programming, mentorship and professional development. - The appointment is aimed at strengthening relationships with local business leaders and creating more value for marketers across Middle Tennessee.

What happened: - The American Marketing Association Nashville Chapter elected Wesley Williams as President-Elect for the 2026-27 term. - Williams will help guide the chapter’s strategic vision, expand regional partnerships and support the organization’s mission. - Williams will work alongside President Jacqueline Hayes and the executive committee during the current term before becoming Chapter President in the new fiscal year.

The details: - Williams is General Manager at Valpak Clipp. - He oversees sales and business operations across Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis and Birmingham. - He leads multi-market teams focused on integrated direct mail, digital solutions and community-centric marketing for local and regional businesses. - Under Williams’ leadership, his team delivered a multi-market business turnaround. - Valpak recognized that work with 2025 Team of the Year honors and a Rewards Trip recognition in his first year as general manager. - Before this election, Williams served on the AMA Nashville Board of Directors as Vice President of Sponsorship. - In that role, Williams led efforts to build corporate partnerships, expand chapter resources and deepen ties with local business leaders. - Williams said he is honored to serve and wants to build on the foundation already in place. - Williams said he wants to strengthen partnerships, develop future leaders and grow AMA Nashville’s impact. - Williams brings experience in go-to-market strategy, customer acquisition, team building and revenue growth. - His leadership style emphasizes hands-on field engagement, coaching teams and forging cross-sector alliances. - Jacqueline Hayes said Williams brings operational leadership, business acumen and commitment to the chapter’s mission. - Hayes said Williams’s vision and energy will help guide AMA Nashville as it expands programming and professional development.

Between the lines: - The selection signals continuity, with AMA Nashville promoting a board leader already involved in sponsorship and chapter growth. - The chapter appears focused on pairing local business relationships with more member programming and leadership development.

What's next: - Williams will remain in the President-Elect role during the current term. - He is set to succeed to Chapter President in the new fiscal year. - AMA Nashville says it will continue growing programming, mentorship and professional development offerings.

The bottom line: - AMA Nashville is choosing an operator with regional business experience to help sharpen chapter growth and member engagement.