Michelle Kennedy joined the Predators full-time in March 2008 as In-House Counsel. Kennedy, also a certified public accountant (CPA), accepted the additional charge of Chief Financial Officer for the Predators and Powers Management in 2010 while continuing to serve as the organization’s General Counsel. In her current role, Kennedy serves as the organization’s primary contact with the ownership group, in addition to overseeing all legal, finance and human resource matters. Kennedy is also extensively involved with key Sports Authority and Metro Government matters, and was key component in the renewal of Bridgestone Arena’s lease with the city of Nashville through 2028.

Kennedy began her career as an auditor at KPMG International, an advisory, audit and tax services company. After nearly five years in public accounting, she joined Vanderbilt University as an Associate Director of Athletics. For six years, she was responsible for oversight of the department’s business operations, including ticket operations, facilities, game and event management, as well as oversight of marketing and corporate sponsorship activities. Kennedy continued to work in a consultative capacity for Vanderbilt while attending law school.

Kennedy obtained a B.A. in economics from Vanderbilt University in 1992 and a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University in 2007. A native of Hawesville, Ky., Kennedy now resides in Nashville.