Driven by a lifelong love for live music and a desire to give back to the community, Shawna Bowman serves as Treasurer for the Fort Worth Songwriter Foundation.  As an Accountant, she brings many years of financial expertise to the organization. Serving on the board is a way to celebrate and protect the rich heritage of songwriting in Fort Worth, ensuring that the stage remains open for independent artists for generations to come.

As the Vice President of Creative, Film & Music, Tom Martens has elevated the profile of the 10th largest city in the US and led the charge to incorporate music into events, advertising and brand activations.
 
Tom is a founding member of Hear Fort Worth, an initiative of Visit Fort Worth and the local music community. As Director of the Fort Worth Music Office, Tom builds national awareness of the Fort Worth music scene and collaborates with the local community to offer education opportunities and travel grants to export local music.
 
Tom began his career as an art director at Stuart Bacon Advertising and Public Relations. He worked at various agencies before joining the Visit Fort Worth team in 2011.
 
He attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a degree in communication design with a focus on advertising and “Best Portfolio in Art Direction.”
 
Tom is an avid record collector and knows all Fort Worth’s new hot spots and OG favorites.