BOARD OF DIRECTORS

INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED?!

M4K Nashville is on the hunt for some new mustache aficionados to join our Board of Directors! If you’ve got a passion for facial hair and a heart of gold, we want YOU. No, you don’t need to have a world-class mustache yourself (though it wouldn't hurt), but you do need a sense of humor and a desire to help local kids. Join us, and let’s turn mustache-growing into a powerhouse for good! Email m4knashville@gmail.com now and help us make the world a hairier, happier place!

MIKE SIMMONS

President/Founder M4K Nashville

Mike Simmons has 20 years of experience in the insurance and risk management industry. Currently, he is a Risk Performance Advisor at Scott Insurance, focusing on safety, risk management, compliance, and safety culture. Originally from Virginia, he moved to Tennessee in 2017 with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys family, basketball, outdoor activities, and community service. In 2021, he founded Mustaches for Kids Nashville. That same year he was recognized by Franklin Tomorrow as an “Exemplary Community Volunteer” and received the “Newcomer Impact Award” for his contributions to the Franklin, TN community.

Secretary

DANA SIMMONS

Dana Simmons is a wife and mother of two. She was born and raised in Central Virginia and graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Dana currently works part time as a registered nurse at a local dermatology office. She has also been teaching piano lessons to kids and adults since the age of 16.

Dana enjoys antiques and vintage finds – you can see posts about her hobby on instagram @lizzieandruthvintage. Her other hobbies include reading and spending time with her family and friends. Dana has been supporting her husband, Mike, in starting M4K Nashville since he first had the idea, and can’t wait to see how many children’s charities can be helped by M4K!

JAMIE HOLMES

Marketing & Communications

Jamie Holmes is the Content & Brand Strategist for T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. in Nashville, TN. She was raised in Washington State, moved to South Carolina for college, where she played Division II Softball, and in 2011 moved to Nashville to pursue her Master’s Degree from Belmont.

Jamie is involved in several construction industry groups and is on the Board of Directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater TN, she is a Past Chair of the ABC Emerging Leaders group. Jamie is also a Certified Professional Services Marketer and is on the Board of Directors for 100 Women Who Care Greater Nashville.

Jamie’s family resides in Washington, where she visits frequently. She is also a dog and chicken mom. In her spare time, you will find her working in the yard/garden, renovating her house, spoiling her dogs and playing slow pitch softball.

Chief Financial Officer

JAKE INGRASSIA

Jake Ingrassia has worked in the financial services industry for the past 8 years. Jake is currently a Relationship Manager with PNC Bank, where he spends his time partnering with small businesses to help them achieve their goals in the Middle Tennessee market.

Jake grew up in the performing arts and spent years working with non-profit theatre organizations to provide education and entertainment. This involvement fueled his excitement and passion for non-profit work and reinvesting into our communities. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jake has lived in Tennessee for the past 6 years with his wife, new baby girl Scarlette, two cats and four horses. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his family, being involved in the local theatre communities, and traveling. Jake had the pleasure of being apart of Mustaches 4 Kids Nashville’s inaugural season and is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve on the board for his third year. He cannot wait to see the tremendous impact we make alongside our charity partners this year.