Aaron Hartley

Aaron Hartley has extensive work experience in the field of business affairs and risk assessment. From 2000 onwards, they served as the Director of Business Affairs at the Country Music Association (CMA). In this role, they were responsible for reviewing agreements, overseeing insurance risk assessment for major events, and serving as a liaison between musician unions and CMA for television properties. Additionally, they worked with music publishers to process agreements and distribute funds for songs used in television properties. Alongside their work at CMA, Aaron also held the role of Encourager at theory eight from August 2000 to August 2020.

Aaron Hartley completed their undergraduate education at Belmont University - Jack C. Massey College of Business from 1996 to 2000. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Business.