A.J. McKinney

A.J. McKinney has been named the first-ever sports tourism business development manager with the Gallatin Economic Development Agency, which is a division of the city of Gallatin. The new position was created to promote the city as a premier destination for sports tourism, regional tournaments, and visitor-driven economic growth. McKinney most recently served as a senior strategy consultant with Accenture, where he led large-scale business strategy and growth initiatives across multiple industries, including sports and entertainment. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a master’s degree in sports business management from the University of Alabama.