Musician Growth Lab is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with experience spanning music, business, nonprofit leadership, finance, law, communications, and entrepreneurship. Together, they provide strategic oversight and help guide the organization's mission to help musicians build sustainable careers.

Board of Directors

Caroline Basque, Director

IP, Patent & Trademark Attorney, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

Chris Knight, Secretary

Founder, Chris Knight Coaching

Buffalo, NY

Kevin York, Chair & Executive Director

Founder, Kevin York Communications

Boston, MA

Beny Ashburn, Director

Founder, Ashburn Cr8; Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

Los Angeles, CA

John Greene, Director

Ashburn Cr8; Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

Los Angeles, CA

Mike Nevergall, Director

Vice President for Advancement, North Park University

Chicago, IL

Joan C. Brancaccio, Treasurer

Retired Financial Executive

New York, NY

DeVon Manier, Director

Owner/Manager, Sportn’ Life Music Group

Seattle, WA

Musician Growth Lab is governed by an independent volunteer Board of Directors responsible for strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and organizational governance.