The board of directors of The Key Alliance — the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission — has elected local attorney Barry J. Gammons as its chair.

Gammons is the owner of The Law Office of Barry J. Gammons, a law practice focusing on creditors' rights. He has been a member of the nonprofit's board since April 2010.

"After careful consideration I have accepted the nomination to chair The Key Alliance board of directors," Gammons said. "This is an exciting time to be involved in the work that is going on citywide with cooperation from Metro Government, private industry, homeless advocates, centers of faith, and many others in the commuity."

Gammons is a graduate of Belmont University and received his legal degree from Nashville School of Law. He replaces Erik Cole, who continues to chair the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission and remains a member of the Key Alliance Board.

"The Key Alliance is an initiative by the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission," Cole said. "The intention was always that after we established our nonprofit fundraising arm, we would find a chair of the board. We are happy that we have found a dedicated leader in Barry Gammons who is devoted to implementing solutions to homelessness in Nashville."