Sports Authority extends President Monica’s contract two years; board approves governance and finance items
June 19, 2026 | Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio
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The Sports Authority approved a two-year extension to President Monica’s employment agreement after the personnel committee’s annual review and a recommendation to the full board.
Director Poole, reporting for the personnel committee, said the committee "commended Monica's leadership, professionalism, and responsiveness and commitment to our board and the citizens of Nashville," and moved to recommend a second amendment to extend her contract by two years. The board moved and voted in favor of the amendment.
Why it matters: Board leaders cited continuity and experienced leadership as important during a period of large construction, major events planning and vendor coordination tied to the new stadium and associated facilities.
The personnel committee’s recommendation appeared in the meeting materials under tab 10, described in the packet as a "2nd amendment" to Monica’s employment agreement extending the contract by two additional years; the document was available in the board binders for members to review.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of prior meeting minutes: motion moved and seconded; passed by voice vote (SEG 006–034).
- Change of annual meeting date (bylaws): executive committee recommended moving the Sports Authority annual meeting to August to align with Metro’s fiscal year; motion moved and passed (SEG 164–176).
- Personnel committee recommendation: approval of a 2nd amendment extending President Monica’s employment agreement by two years (packet/tab 10); motion moved, seconded and approved (SEG 220–267).
- Finance committee resolutions: approval of FY2025 audited financial statements for the Parking Management Company and approval of FY2027 salary adjustments (1.7% across-the-board plus specified merit adjustments for staff); both motions were moved, seconded and passed (SEG 291–356).
Board members praised Monica for leadership during the stadium and community projects and thanked staff for their work. The meeting packet included committee reports and the amendment text; staff said additional detail will be available in August when the First Horizon Park facility assessment is presented.
The meeting adjourned; the board’s next meeting is set for Aug. 20 at First Horizon Park.
Director Poole, reporting for the personnel committee, said the committee "commended Monica's leadership, professionalism, and responsiveness and commitment to our board and the citizens of Nashville," and moved to recommend a second amendment to extend her contract by two years. The board moved and voted in favor of the amendment.
Why it matters: Board leaders cited continuity and experienced leadership as important during a period of large construction, major events planning and vendor coordination tied to the new stadium and associated facilities.
The personnel committee’s recommendation appeared in the meeting materials under tab 10, described in the packet as a "2nd amendment" to Monica’s employment agreement extending the contract by two additional years; the document was available in the board binders for members to review.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of prior meeting minutes: motion moved and seconded; passed by voice vote (SEG 006–034).
- Change of annual meeting date (bylaws): executive committee recommended moving the Sports Authority annual meeting to August to align with Metro’s fiscal year; motion moved and passed (SEG 164–176).
- Personnel committee recommendation: approval of a 2nd amendment extending President Monica’s employment agreement by two years (packet/tab 10); motion moved, seconded and approved (SEG 220–267).
- Finance committee resolutions: approval of FY2025 audited financial statements for the Parking Management Company and approval of FY2027 salary adjustments (1.7% across-the-board plus specified merit adjustments for staff); both motions were moved, seconded and passed (SEG 291–356).
Board members praised Monica for leadership during the stadium and community projects and thanked staff for their work. The meeting packet included committee reports and the amendment text; staff said additional detail will be available in August when the First Horizon Park facility assessment is presented.
The meeting adjourned; the board’s next meeting is set for Aug. 20 at First Horizon Park.
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