Josh Van Valkenburg Named President of Universal Publishing Nashville, Troy Tomlinson Moves to Exclusive Advisor

Nov 10, 2026 8:36am PT Josh Van Valkenburg Named President of Universal Publishing Nashville, Troy Tomlinson Moves to Exclusive Advisor

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Josh Van Valkenburg has been named president of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville, it was announced by UMPG chairman & CEO Jody Gerson.

Van Valkenburg will report to Gerson, be based in Nashville and assume his position on January 4, 2027, as longtime UMPG Nashville chairman & CEO Troy Tomlinson transitions to an exclusive advisory role, according to the announcement.

Josh Van Valkenburg Named President of Universal Publishing Nashville, Troy Tomlinson Moves to Exclusive Advisor

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