Cody Crawford Named Chief Financial & Operating Officer

With gratitude for his ten years of dedicated service and great optimism for the future, we announce the promotion of Cody Crawford to Chief Financial & Operating Officer.

“I’m blessed to have this opportunity with an organization that has been a part of my life for over a decade,” remarked Crawford. "The honor of working alongside such an incredible team of faculty, staff, and volunteers has been one of the highlights of my career."

Cody joined the team at Carolina Crown in 2012 and previously served as the Director of Business Operations. Having many different roles through the years, Cody will now oversee the financial and operational disciplines of the South Carolina-based nonprofit.

“As the mission and vision of Carolina Crown continue to be refined and expanded, so does the need to have strong talent leading the effort,” says Jim Williams, Chief Executive Officer. “Cody has proven himself to be the right leader for this time in Crown’s development.”

Founded in 1988 as the Charlotte Drum Corps Association, Carolina Crown has evolved into a world-class performing arts organization. Through our commitment to enriching the lives of young performers, and developing our community outreach through music education initiatives, we strive to impact future generations through a commitment to Integrity, Commitment, Respect, and Excellence. These core values drive Carolina Crown and CrownCARES and our commitment to "Developing Lifelong Excellence."