This city runs on creativity and collaboration. As a non-profit organization serving Middle Tennessee’s advertising professionals, AAF Nashville creates spaces for connection, education, recognition, and advocacy. Our membership includes advertising, marketing, design, and communications firms of all sizes, as well as industry-related suppliers and national corporations with local offices.
Nashville is one of 200 local chapters of the American Advertising Federation. That means we’re connected to more than 40,000 members nationwide who represent every aspect of our industry. AAF advocates for our best interests as advertisers, serving as our united voice at the local, state, and federal levels.
AAF is made up of 15 districts across the country. AAF Nashville is part of District 7, which includes Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and southern Louisiana. We hold annual district conferences and meetings where we share best practices and learn about the latest happenings in our industry.
The AAF Nashville board strives to be representative of our membership. We’re writers, account executives, media buyers or designers in our individual careers, but we come together to support and grow our advertising community. Each June, directors are elected to oversee the events and activities of AAF Nashville. Board terms last between one and three years depending on level of commitment.
President
A veteran of Nashville’s advertising industry, Scott Brooks is the Post–Production Supervisor at GS&F where he’s been helping to shape the agency’s creative output for over 25 years. As President of AAF Nashville, Scott is deeply committed to championing the city’s creative community and elevating the visibility of the exceptional work being produced in our region. His goals include chapter growth, increased value of event content, and continuing to foster connection, mentorship, and opportunity for the next generation of creative professionals. When he’s not spreading the word about Nashville’s world-class talent, Scott is likely traveling the world or collaborating on an indie film.
Secretary/Treasurer
With more than 30 years of experience in the advertising industry, Patty has had the privilege of learning from and working with some of Nashville’s smartest leaders. She’s helped to grow from infancy not one, but two Nashville advertising agencies. With a successful record of contribution to business growth in a highly competitive client services industry, Patty is involved in all iostudio activities from start to finish, making sure work is produced efficiently, effectively, and profitably. When Patty is away from the office, she’s likely dreaming of her next beach trip, planning parties with her children, or cheering for her grandkids from the sidelines.
Vice President
Laura Adamson has spent the last 10 years helping organizations build better websites through UX strategy, design, and a healthy dose of creative problem-solving. Her experience at FINN Partners and iostudio has given her the opportunity to lead complex digital projects while collaborating with talented teams across various industries. As Vice President of AAFN, she’s passionate about connecting creatives, sharing ideas, and building a community where people can learn from one another. When she isn’t wireframing a new website or navigating client curveballs, she’s usually experimenting with AI animation, training for another half marathon, or chasing whatever creative idea has her attention that week.
Programs Chair
Stephen has been an Out of Home industry sales professional for 18 yeas. As Sales Director for OUTFRONT Media, he’s helped thousands of brands connect with their audiences on both local and national levels. For the past 10 years, he’s specialized in the Nashville market, helping connect agencies, businesses, and national brands. As AAFN’s Programs Chair, Stephen creates events that engage, educate, and entertain our members. When he’s not recruiting speakers, Stephen likes to HOBBIES/PERSONAL INFO TK.
Communications Chair
Jillian is a brand-obsessed communications professional specializing in content building and storytelling. Her 20-year career has included roles on both agency and client sides. She cut her teeth working in media and branding for Angie’s List and spearheaded the content team at then-start-up Smile Direct Club. A gifted writer, Jillian has worked as a contributor for Ryman Auditorium and Opry Entertainment. Her current role as SVP in Communications and Brand Marketing at BUNTIN makes her the perfect fit as AAFN’s Communications Chair, where she makes sure our messaging is always on point. When she’s not building brands, Jillian likes to HOBBIES/PERSONAL INFO TK.
AAFN Past President, AAF District 7 Regional Director
Jeanine is a result-oriented media director with more than two decades of experience developing impactful, fully integrated media strategies for top-tier clients in healthcare, travel/tourism, retail, restaurants, and public service organizations. Her love for numbers allows her to leverage data-driven insights to develop effective media solutions for clients. She has served on the board of directors for the Mid-South Chapter of the Lupus Foundation and is the most recent past president of AAFN. When she’s not in the office, Jeanine is probably digging through crates of records trying to expand her vinyl collection or dancing at a music festival.
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