Mr. Galante is a music industry executive with extensive experience that scans a celebrated career. He is accredited with developing the careers of Alabama, Dave Mathews Band, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Miranda Lambert, and The Judds, among others. 

Mr. Galante began at RCA Records in New York, followed by a transfer to RCA Nashville where he served as a director at the label, followed by the role of Vice President of Promotion and Marketing. At 32 years of age, he became the youngest person ever named to run a major country music record label. 

In 1990 RCA Records US appointed Mr. Galante President of the New York based company. He returned to Nashville as Chairman to run the RCA and BNA labels in Nashville. Under his leadership, RCA Records was the number one country label for eleven consecutive years. He then served as Chairman of Sony Music Nashville for six years. 

The Opry Trust presented Mr. Galante with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award to honor his work for country music. Then in 2022 Mr. Galante was presented with the esteemed honor of being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Pinnacle Financial Partners whose shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, Fishbowl Spirits, and serves as the Chair of the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation. He holds a B.S. in finance and marketing from Fordham University.

The board believes that Mr. Galante’s successful business record, entrepreneurial and public company experience make him a valuable member of our board.