Cody Cowan is a seasoned music industry veteran and community leader born and raised within the vibrant live music culture and art scene of Austin, Texas. He has worked top-to-bottom in the Austin music industry starting in 1997 while working at two of the most iconic clubs in the city: Emo's and Mohawk. Cowan later cofounded the Red River Cultural District (RRCD) in 2016, for which he currently serves as the nonprofit’s executive director with areas of focus including economic development, grassroots organizing, live music policy and innovation for the live music and cultural tourism economy.