The Ballad Board Of Directors Has Elected Kingsport Native And Community Leader Julie Bennett To Serve As Its Lead Independent Director And Vice Chair. Bennett Replaces David Lester Who Has Served In The Position Since The Creation Of Ballad Health Five Years Ago. Bennett Will Provide Counsel And Guidance To The Ceo And Ensures Community Voices Are Heard As The Board Contemplates Important Decisions. Bennett Currently Serves As Vice President And General Counsel Of Bristol Motor Speedway. She Has Maintained That Position For 15 Years.