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Since its inception, the Chairman’s Circle has helped generate more than 32,000 new jobs for our citizens and helped to retain more than 33,000 existing jobs that we were at risk of losing. That’s more than 65,000 lives our business leaders have impacted in our community. 65,000 Memphians who can make a difference in the lives of their families. Driven by their commitment to build a GREATER Memphis, Chairman’s Circle investors have helped the Chamber attract more than $12 billion of new capital investment to our market.
“As I look back at the past decade, it’s with a sense of gratitude for the strides our Chairman’s Circle has made. Our thriving city needs successful businesses, but more importantly, our businesses need a thriving city. By coming together as a group, we have not only supported but also influenced our elected officials for the greater good. Our collective voice, representing numerous employees across a host of companies, amplifies the concerns and aspirations of our community. Here’s to continuing our journey, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of our city.” – Duncan Williams, President, SouthState | DuncanWilliams Securities Corp.
Co-Chairs: Duncan Williams, SouthState|DuncanWilliams Securities Corp.; Richard Smith, FedEx
Who Can Serve: Chairman’s Circle Investors
The Economic Development Task Force is an opportunity to stay up to date on the Chamber’s ED work and the research that is powering our recruitment. Task Force members help shape how we market the market and share their insight into targets we are pursuing for relocation/expansion. Investors may also be asked to serve as subject matter experts who inform industry reports generated by the Greater Memphis Economic Research Group (GMERG.)
Co-Chairs: John Webb, Cigna; Greg Spillyards, Cushman & Wakefield
Who Can Serve: Chairman’s Circle investors and company representatives
The Workforce Task Force ensures business is leading from the front to create the talent pipeline our region needs. This is a great place to stay connected to what your peers are doing in talent recruitment, retention, and preparation. Investors have the opportunity to direct the Chamber’s efforts – supported by their investment – to create a high-functioning, speed-of-need workforce in the Memphis region.
Co-Chairs: Ben Adams, Chairman Emeritus, Baker Donelson; Sylvester Tate, Tate Computer Systems
Who Can Serve: Chairman’s Circle investors
The Business Climate Task Force focuses on the local, state and tri-state governmental ecosystem, from public safety to utilities to transportation infrastructure and everything in between.
To address public safety concerns, we created the Public Safety Accountability Committee as a subcommittee of the Business Climate Task Force. The subcommittee is chaired by Chairman’s Circle investors Mike Keeney, Orgill and Jason Gillum, Millennium Search, and meets on a regular cadence with the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby County Juvenile Court, and other relevant bodies, not to create policy, but to take inventory of elected leaders’ specific, written public safety plans and offer pressure and support to realize those plans.
In addition to the task forces, there are many other Chairman’s Circle gatherings, including the Chairman’s Circle’s bi-annual Brain Trust meeting which brings our investors together around issues of pressing concern to our region; meetings with local, state, and federal political leaders; and presentations on issues important to business from key leaders and stakeholders.
Chairman’s Circle investors also can participate in Leadership Mission trips each year, including trips to Nashville and Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies that will positively impact our workforce and business climate.
Investors who want to interact with fellow business leaders in smaller groups may opt to attend a Chairman’s Circle Small Group lunch, led by a fellow investor.
Chairman’s Circle investors also lead from the front by:
– Hosting a Summer Teacher Extern
– Hosting Educator and Youth Leaders Tour of your facility to share career opportunities
– Hosting college students to encourage them to choose Memphis to launch their careers
– Mentoring a member of the Young Professionals Council during a Speed Mentoring session
Each Chairman’s Circle investor company gets 10 complimentary memberships in Young Professionals Council (YPC). YPC holds networking and leadership development events throughout the year. You can read more here. Your employees up to age 40 are welcome to join. Share this link with your team. When they complete the application, guide them to select the “Chairman’s Circle Membership” option to bypass payment.
Investors are encouraged to tap women on their team to join the Women’s Business Council (WBC). WBC is a hub for women to share ideas and information, offering training webinars and in-person breakfasts and lunches. If your team members contact Patricia McKinney she will ensure they receive future invitations to WBC events.
You may also tap someone on your team to sign up for the Chamber’s Ambassador program. Ambassadors volunteer their time for member events and ribbon cuttings, workshops, tours, and ground breakings. Employees who serve as Ambassadors can build your business’ brand and network. Your team members can learn more here. If you have employees who want to sign up, contact Terri Bosby.
If you are interested in becoming a Chairman’s Circle investor, contact Nancy Coffee at ncoffee@memphischamber.com or 901-543-3561.
Chairman, Chairman’s Circle, President & CEO, POGA Companies, Michael Scarbrough
Dunavant Enterprises, Bill Dunavant III
Regions Bank, David May
Turner Construction, Andy Davis
Orgill, Mike Keeney
The J.M. Smucker Company, Carlos Manning
American Residential Services, Jim McMahon
The Juice Plus+ Company, Paulo Teixeira
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, Monica Wharton
ABB, Ralph Donati
Adams Keegan, Inc., Jay Keegan
Alco Management, Berkeley Burbank
Allen & Hoshall, Harry Pratt
Allworld Project Management, Michael Hooks, Jr.
ALSAC, Richard C. Shadyac, Jr.
Amazon Memphis, Jessica Breaux
American Snuff, Thomas Davis
Answering Advantage, Susan Mealer
AutoZone, Inc., David McKinney
Baker Donelson, Ben Adams
Bank of America, Trevia Chatman
Baptist Memorial Health Care, Jason Little
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Company, Frank Smith
Barr Brands International, Joe Lyons
Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC, Gil Uhlhorn
BDO, Marc Davenport
Belz Enterprises/The Peabody Memphis, Ron Belz
Blue Suede Networks, Charles Elliott
Boyle Investment Company, Matt Hayden
Bryce Corporation, Richard Williamson
Buckman International, Junai A. Maharaj
Butler Snow, Jason Yarbro
Campbell Clinic, Daniel Shumate
Cargill Cotton, Matt Dunbar
Carlisle Corporation, Chance Carlisle
CBIZ MHM, LLC, Eustis Corrigan
CBRE-Memphis, Frank Quinn
Charles River Laboratories, Will Isom
Chris Woods Construction, Chris Woods
Christian Brothers University, David Archer
Cigna Healthcare, John Webb
City Enterprises, David Andrews
Classic American Hardwoods, Bill Courtney
Colliers, Tim Mashburn
Congruex, Paul Sulisz
Cummins, Patricia Covington
Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors, Greg Spillyards
Data Facts, Daphne Large
Deloitte, Jonathan Pennington
Dillard Companies, Chris Bird
Diversified Trust, Robin Smithwick, III
Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC, John Dobbs
Dobbs Management Services, LLC, Edward Dobbs
Draslovka, Jason Painter
Drexel Chemical Company, Leigh Shockey
EDGE, Joann Massey
Elos Medtech, Jodie Gilmore
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Jack Soden
EnSafe, Inc., Don Bradford
Evans Petree PC, Joe Getz
Evolve Bank & Trust, Scott Stafford
Farris Bobango, PLC, John Bobango
FedEx, Richard Smith
First Choice Sales & Marketing Group, Tyrone Burroughs
First Horizon National Corporation, Bryan Jordan
Flintco, LLC, Tim Weatherford
Ford TEVC at BlueOval City, Kel Kearns
FORVIS, Kim Sheley
Gerber Taylor, Charles Gerber
Glankler Brown, Bill Bradley
Hope Federal Credit Union, Bill Bynum
Hyde Family Foundation, J.R. “Pitt” Hyde, III
Hyosung HICO, Ltd., Jason Neal
IMC Companies, Mark George
Independent Bank, Susan Stephenson
International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc., Robert Mooshegian
International Paper, Christa Allen
KBG Technologies, Kathy Buckman Gibson
Kemmons Wilson Companies, Spence Wilson, Jr.
KQ Communications, Renee Malone
Kroger, Micheal Cristal
Kudzukian, Larry Robinson
Landers Auto Group, Kent Ritchey
Leadership Memphis, Reggie Crenshaw
LeMoyne-Owen College, Christopher Davis
Linkous Construction Co., Inc., Rusty Linkous
Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, Johnny Pitts
Louis Dreyfus Company, Joe Nicosia
LRK, Frank Ricks
Lubin Enterprises, Inc., Nathan Lubin
Mallory Alexander International Logistics, Neely Mallory, III
Manufacturers Industrial Group, Andre Gist
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C., Clay Purdom
McVean Trading & Investments, LLC, Dow McVean
Medtronic, Eric Epperson
Memphis Area Associations of Realtors, Katie Shotts
Memphis Area Transit Authority, Gary Rosenfeld
Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Wexler
Memphis Light, Gas & Water, Doug McGowen
Memphis Shelby County Schools, Toni Williams
Memphis Tomorrow, Blair Taylor
Memphis Tourism, Kevin Kane
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Scott Brockman
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Michael Ugwueke
MicroPort Orthopedics, Todd Smith
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA), Eric Bolton
Mid-South Drug Testing, Kelly Dobbins
Millennium Search, Jason Gillum
Mimeo, Oliver Doughtie
Monogram Food Solutions, Karl Schledwitz
Moore Tech, Skip Redmond
MoSH, Kevin Thompson
Mueller Industries, Greg Christopher
National Guard Products, Lewie Smith
NexAir, LLC, Bill Proctor
Nickson General Contractors, Octavius Nickson
Nike, Willie Gregory
Nucor Steel, Eric Nystrom
Olymbec, USA, LLC, Jason Berger
Orion Federal Credit Union, Ashley McDurmon
OrthoSouth, Thomas Giel, III
Oteka Technologies, Alandas Dobbins
Pandrol, USA, Sandro Silva
Patriot Bank, John F. Smith
PennAKem, Sameer Rupani
Phillip Ashley Chocolates, Phillip Rix
Pickering Firm, Inc., Mike Pohlman
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Phillip May
Power & Telephone Supply Company, Jennifer Pentecost Sims
ProTech Systems Group, Inc., Dan Weddle
Radians, Mike Tutor
Raymond James, Ryan Ehrhart
Reaves Law Firm, Henry Reaves
Regional One Health, Reginald Coopwood
Renasant Bank, Shawn Clayton
Ring Container Technologies, Brian Smith
Riviana, Tim Gyovai
Royal Furniture, Michael Faber
Running Pony, Jonathan Epstein
Saint Francis Healthcare, Scott Smith
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., Jason Landrum
Seeding Success, Mark Sturgis
Self + Tucker, Juan Self
Semmes Murphey Clinic, John Lewis
ServiceMaster by Stratos, Stacy McCall
ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance, Troy Watson
Silver Tree Residential, James Carmichael
Simmons Bank, Brandon Cooper
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Craig Gaffin
Southeastern Asset Management, Justin Miller
SouthState|DuncanWilliams Securities Corp., Duncan Williams
SouthWorth Capital Management, Jeff Presley
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, James Downing
Stratas Foods, Jack Straton
Strategic Resource Management, Brad Downs
Stryker, Patrick Fisher
Supreme Staffing, Eduardo Sanchez
Sylvamo, Tom Cleves
Systems Technologies, Jeremy Simpson
TAG Truck Center, Gary Dodson
Tate Computer Systems, Sylvester Tate
Tennessee Carriers, Candy DeBord
Tennessee Valley Authority, Chuck Marquis
Terminix
The P3 Group, Dee Brown
Tri-State Truck Center Inc., Jim Maddox
TruckPro, Chuck Broadus
Truist, Ted Miller
Trust Marketing, Howard Robertson
UnitedHealthcare, Robert Horton
University of Memphis, Bill Hardgrave
Urban Child Institute, Gary Shorb
USFL, Mike Humes
UTHSC, Peter Buckley
Vaco, Justin Farmer
Valero Energy-Memphis Refinery, Eric Brown
Varsity Spirit, Bill Seely
W & T Contracting Corporation, Terrell & Wiley Richards
Waddell & Associates, David Waddell
Worlds Away, Robert Berry
Worldwide Business Group, Anthony Norris
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, Lee Harkavy
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, Jerry Martin
Youth Villages, Pat Lawler
