Stop, Collaborate & Listen: Former UTA/Nashville Co-Head Nick Meinema and manager Greg Baker have launched Nashville-based Action Entertainment Collaborative (AEC) talent agency and management company. Clients include Trace Adkins, Terri Clark, Kevin Costner and Modern West and Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. “These past years have given me a perspective on what I want and truly don’t want anymore," says Meinema. "I know what has worked for my clients and have learned what I’ll be able to do better going forward." Joining Meinema and Baker are Agent Charles Ray and Coord./Booking Ryan Moult, with additional associates being announced this summer. AEC’s office will be located at 1617 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. Reach Meinema here, Baker here, Ray here and Moult here.