Greg Carroll

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About Greg Carroll

Duke Ellington once said: “Listening is the most important thing in music.” I believe it’s also an important aspect of business leadership. As a respected, results-oriented senior executive with success in music performance, education, and nonprofit leadership, I am deeply influenced by Ellington’s brilliant music, passion, and positive outlook on life. For more than 25 years, I have brought vision, strategic direction, and creative energy to the nonprofit,education and music sectors. My professional impact also extends to teaching, program and executive leadership, and success as a performing artist and entrepreneur through my company, Midnight Blue Jazz. MY STRENGTHS: Lead complex operations with strong business acumen and mission-focused leadership to drive positive change. Deliver growth and raise substantial funds for nonprofit organizations. Highly creative, passionate, and analytical leader with endless energy and unwavering work ethic. Visionary with global mindset. MY PHILOSOPHY: Duke Ellington’s famous “Onward and Upward!” call to action speaks directly to my character. I am always seeking the next challenge and striving to do more today than yesterday. I am also strategically focused on helping organizations grow both horizontally (onward) and vertically (upward). A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS: I find joy in seeing my students grow into accomplished artists and I love developing work teams to reach their full potential. I thrive in positive work settings with creative people who love to laugh and enjoy life. After bringing the American Jazz Museum to new heights of success during my 8 year tenure as CEO, I am now seeking opportunities to: Lead an arts nonprofit or grants foundation as CEO, COO, or Executive Director; Oversee a charitable giving or community outreach program for a values-driven company; or Direct an arts-focused program in higher education. 816-588-4804 gregcarroll5200@gmail.com