Mike Sistad

Mike Sistad is currently the VP of Nashville operations at ASCAP. Prior to this, they held various positions at different companies. Mike was with the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), The Recording Academy, and ASCAP. Mike also has experience as a musician, having played with the Back Behind the Barn Boys and Phil Vassar.

Mike Sistad received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Belmont University in the field of music business. Mike then went on to study computer science at the University of North Dakota.

Some individuals on their team include Holly Chester - Membership Manager, Nashville, Beth Brinker - Associate Director, Nashville, and Evyn Mustoe - Director, Nashville. Mike Sistad reports to Elizabeth Matthews, CEO. They are on a team with John Titta - EVP, Membership & Chief Creative Officer, Patty Erickson - SVP, Head of Human Resources, and Stephanie Ruyle - EVP, Licensing.