New leadership has been appointed at Porter’s Call, a nonprofit organization solely committed to offering guidance, encouragement, and support to recording artists.Al Andrews, the company’s founder and executive director, has decided to leave his position with effect from May 2024, elevating Beth Barcus and Chad Karger to co-executive director status.

For a combined 20 years, Barcus and Karger have worked as porters for the company.Additionally, Phil Shay, a seasoned non-profit employee who joined Porter’s Call in 2022, has been appointed Director of Development, while Audrey Ragan and Jared Farley, two new employees, have recently joined the team as Office and Hospitality Manager and Porter, respectively. Andrews intends to always be a passionate advocate for the nonprofit he created 22 years ago. He supports it entirely.

“I cannot express how bright the future of Porter’s Call looks to me,” Al Andrews shares. “Handing off the leadership into the capable hands of Beth and Chad was an easy decision. I believe in them and trust them to lead Porter’s Call, with the support of the entire team, for years to come.”

Board President Matt Signore adds, “This is an exciting and wonderful time to extend the mission of Porter’s Call that Al created and Beth and Chad will shepherd into the future. The addition of Phil, Jared, and Audrey will expand their ability to serve the artist community.”

Being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Porter’s Call depends exclusively on contributions, sponsorships, and its annual event, “Evening of Stories,” which serves as its main fundraiser. On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts will host their subsequent “Evening of Stories”.

In its 14th year, “Evening of Stories” still brings together a diverse range of storytellers and musical guests, who each contribute one-of-a-kind, poignant, and frequently amusing tales and musical talents to the evening’s magical fabric. Al Andrews and Dr. Richard Antoine White, a speaker, author, and expert tuba player, are this year’s featured storytellers. Brandon Heath, Lucie Silvas, and Paramore are the musical guests.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the unique mission of Porter’s Call is sustained entirely by donations, sponsorships, and the annual event, “Evening of Stories,” its largest fundraiser. Their next “Evening of Stories” will take place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University.

Now in its 14th year, “Evening of Stories” continues to feature an eclectic group of storytellers and musical guests weaving their unique, moving, and often humorous tales and talents into the fabric of a magical evening. This year’s featured storytellers are Al Andrews and Dr. Richard Antoine White, a speaker, author, and professional tuba player. Musical guests are Paramore, Brandon Heath, and Lucie Silvas.

Individual tickets for “Evening of Stories” will go on sale on Friday, July 21, according to a recent announcement. Go here for further details, tickets, or information on becoming a sponsor.