Ed Magee

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Operating Officer at Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Ed Magee is a distinguished operational leader and combat veteran who transitioned from the Marine Corps to executive roles at iconic brands like Fender and Harley-Davidson. Now the COO of the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine, he is building a new medical school while serving on the board of WD-40 Company. Colleagues describe him as smart, savvy, and empathetic.

He is deeply engaged in community causes, particularly youth empowerment and veterans advocacy. Through his Presidential Leadership Scholars project, he focuses on mentoring young men with organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs. He also co-led a successful $1 billion California ballot initiative to fund music and arts education in public schools.

Unique fact: Ed was selected as a 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholar, a prestigious program hosted by the presidential centers of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI Governance
He co-authored an article and leads NACD Nashville forums on the ethical implementation and board oversight of AI, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Corporate Governance
As Chair of NACD Nashville and a board member for WD-40 Company, he is a recognized voice on board effectiveness, risk oversight, and leadership.
Operational Excellence
His career is defined by leading global operations and supply chains for complex manufacturing organizations like Fender and Harley-Davidson.

Media Appearances

Ed Magee Selected for Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. Featured in Belmont University News

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Work History

9-2024
Chief Operating Officer at Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
2-2023
Vice President Strategic Operations at Belmont University
6-2022
Member Board Of Directors at WD-40 Company
1-2020 - 6-2022
Co President, Fender Play Foundation at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
4-2019 - 12-2022
EVP Operations at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Education

2002 - 2004
MBA from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
11-2021 - 1-2022
Black Corporate Board Readiness Program from Santa Clara University

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Insights For Selling To Ed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ed is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ed

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ed move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ed take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ed

Personality Compatibility


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