Leadership Memphis Announces 2020 Executive Program Class
Class Reflects a Diverse Mix of Experienced Leaders Who Are Ready to Impact Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 28, 2019 – Leadership Memphis, whose mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community, is proud to announce the Executive Program Class of 2020. The diverse group of 81 executives is comprised of experienced leaders across multiple community spectrums, including business, nonprofit, government, education, faith, neighborhoods, and professionals.
“I am very excited about our 2020 Executive Program Class,” said David Williams, Leadership Memphis President/CEO. “They have already demonstrated a desire to gain a deeper understanding of the Memphis community and how they can leverage their combined experience and knowledge to impact Memphis.”
Over nine months, Leadership Memphis Executive Program participants are immersed in an intensive experience aimed at building on existing personal and professional leadership skills to develop relationships and networks that drive and accelerate positive change. The program leads participants through monthly learning sessions, increases exposure to high-profile and effective leaders and organizations, and offers expanded engagement with the challenges facing Memphis today and opportunities for the Memphis of tomorrow.
Leadership Memphis executives comprise a powerful forum for understanding the strengths and challenges of our metro area, exploring the importance of collaboration, and demonstrating the power collective impact has to take Memphis to the next level. Since 1979, Leadership Memphis has continually developed new ways to engage and create more effective community leaders. Leadership Memphis develops community change agents, connects them with others who have a passion for serving, and empowers them with information and opportunities to make a difference.
2020 Executive Program Class:
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First Name
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Last Name
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Company
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Job Title
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Kimberly
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Alexander
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Baptist Memorial Health Care
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Public Relations Manager
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Phyllis
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Aluko
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Law Offices of the Shelby County Public Defender
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Shelby County Public Defender
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Janice
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Avery-Walthall
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Memphis-Shelby County International Airport Authority
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Director of Human Resources
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Scot
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Bearup
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Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County
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Senior Attorney
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Vinay
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Bhal
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Smith & Nephew
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Clinical Strategy Lead
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Kerri
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Blair
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Behind the Scenes
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Administrative Director
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Morgan
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Bohannon
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Cumulus Media Memphis
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Vice President & Market Manager
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Jeff
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Borgsmiller
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Turner Construction
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Preconstruction Manager
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Candi
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Burton
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City of Memphis
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Comptroller
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Alissa
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Campbell Shaw
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International Paper
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Senior Manager Community Engagement & Executive Director, IP Foundation
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David
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Casteel
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United States Navy
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Branch Head for Officer Performance and Separations
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Mark
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Creech
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Executive Director, Memphis
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Hayley
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Daniel
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ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Senior Director of Direct Marketing
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Patrick
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Elam
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FedEx
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Vice President of US Operations, Southeast Region
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Jennifer
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Ervin
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Shelby County Schools
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General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
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Eric
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Eurich
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FocalPoint Business Coaching
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Owner/Business Coach
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Michael
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Gabel
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FedEx Logistics
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Managing Director of International Legal & Regulatory Affairs
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Brandon
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Gentry
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Medtronic
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Senior Distribution Manager
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Angela
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Green
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On Location Memphis, Inc.
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Executive Director
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Robert
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Griffin
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Memphis in May
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Vice President of Marketing
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Will
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Griffith
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Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
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Director of Pharmacy Operations
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Ruby
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Hancock
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KPMG LLP
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Audit Managing Director
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Chas
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Harris
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Sodexo
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Director of Business Development
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Tim
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Harris
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Memphis Empowerment Initiative
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mark
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Hart
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Stanley Security Solutions
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Vice President of Sales & Operations, South Central Region
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Paul
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Haught
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Christian Brothers University
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Vice President of Academics & Student Life
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Kandi
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Hill-Clarke
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University of Memphis
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Dean of the College of Education
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Markita
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Jack
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First Tennessee / First Horizon
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SVP, Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations
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Carol
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Jackson
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Families Matter, Inc.
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Executive Director
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Greg
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Jackson
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International Paper
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Senior Manager of Data Center Operations, Information Technology
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Tiffany
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Jackson
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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Provider Incentive & Engagement Manager
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Will
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Jackson, III
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Christ Community Health Services, Inc.
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Chief Information Officer
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Angela
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Johnson
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Mid-South Food Bank
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Director of Donor Relations
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Jennifer
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Jones
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Youth Villages
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Will
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Jones
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Germantown Presbyterian Church
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Senior Pastor
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William “Bill”
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Kim
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Regional One Health
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Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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Hardin
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Kimmel
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Medtronic
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Senior Director of Compliance
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Marlon
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King
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Fayette County Public
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Superintendent of Schools
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Nicole
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Lacey
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Memphis Area Transit Authority
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Chief Communications Officer
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Velver
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Lee
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Grown Women Swim
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Owner & Head Instructor
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Rosie
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McGaughy
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Hershey’s
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Senior Human Resources Manager
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Brad
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Miller
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Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
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Dann
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Miller
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The Commercial Appeal
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Senior Consumer Experience Director
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Eric
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Miller
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Greater Memphis Chamber
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Senior Vice President of Economic Development
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Kimberly
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Moore
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Regions Bank
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Assistant Vice President & Community Relations Officer
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Albert
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Mosley
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
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Senior Vice President & Chief Mission Integration Officer
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Karen
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Muntean
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United States Navy
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Officer Career Director for Human Resources Specialty
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Tomo
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Oblak
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Sundial Investment Co, LLC
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Chief Operating Officer
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Abusheri
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Ohwofasa
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Memphis Grizzlies
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Vice President, Community Engagement & Executive Director, Grizzlies Foundation
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Richard
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Paessler
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Telarray
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President & Chief Compliance Officer
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Mike
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Palazzolo
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City of Germantown
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Mayor
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Sunya
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Payne
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Shelby County Schools
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Director of Family & Community Engagement
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Steve
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Peay
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Boyle Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Senior Vice President
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Will
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Perry
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Butler Snow LLP
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Partner
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Oksana
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Piven
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Essence Fragrances Inc / Best Real Estate Company
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Business Owner / Real Estate Agent
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Adrian
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Pomi
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FedEx Services
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Director of Corporate Communications
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Tracy
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Prewitt
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra
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Director of Finance
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William “Bill”
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Rawls
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City of Brownsville
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Mayor
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Jennie
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Robbins
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Church Health Center
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chandell
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Ryan
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City of Memphis
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Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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Zayid
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Saleem
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Memphis Police Department
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Senior Assistant City Attorney
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Amy
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Schaftlein
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United Housing, Inc.
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Executive Director
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Sue
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Schnitzer
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Memphis Public Libraries
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Assistant Director, Outreach and Special Projects
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Jay
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Scott
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Sedgwick
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Senior Vice President, Pricing & Program Design
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Lee Eric
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Smith
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Abundant Earth Global CDC
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Co-Director
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Megan
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Smith
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Shelby County Government
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Chief Administrative Attorney
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Kandace
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Stewart
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Memphis Grizzlies
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Director of Business Operations and External Affairs
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Gia
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Stokes
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United Way of the Mid-South
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Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
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Traci
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Strickland
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Triumph Bank
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Senior Vice President – Marketing
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Lauralan
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Terrill-Grisoni
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Smith & Nephew
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Vice President of Global Medical Education Orthopaedics
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Karen
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Treas
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Moore Tech
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Vice President of Career Services & Industry Relations
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Terry
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Trim
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Tops Bar-B-Q
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President
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Sherry
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Turner
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Rhodes College
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Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
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Troy
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Watson
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ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance
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President & CEO
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Jim
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West
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Memphis Light Gas & Water
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Vice President & Chief Customer Officer
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Jeree
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Wheat
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Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck PLC
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Senior Audit Manager
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Richard
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Williamson
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Bryce Corporation
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Vice President, Human Resources
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Andre
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Woods
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Bancorp South
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Community Development Lender
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Cedrick
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Wooten
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Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Anthony
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Young
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Epicenter Memphis
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Capital Executive in Residence
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Leadership Memphis 2020 Executive Program Class
Leadership Memphis can be found online at:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-memphis/
About Leadership Memphis:
Leadership Memphis is a non-profit, community leadership development organization. Its mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. Founded in 1979 as The Memphis Institute of Public Responsibility, the organization has trained and graduated more than 3,300 leaders from its programs.


