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NEXUS Class of 2014 MENTORS

Full name Business Title
Levernese Anderson International Paper Supply Planner
Dana Armstrong International Paper Business Human Resources Manager
Rodney Baber Newport Coast Securities, Inc. Senior Vice President
Donald Bourland Bourland, Helflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews, PCL Attorney
Betsy Brasher First Tennessee Bank Senior Vice President
Jim Burrow Self Employed Chief Manager
Dick Cain Second Presbyterian Church Assistant Pastor
Lu Churchwell Dermatology East Dermatologist
Mia Condon FTN Financial Capital Assets Corporation Vice President
Scott Fountain Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation Senior Vice President & CDO
Ed Garrison International Paper Director, Leadership Development
Madelyn Gray Riverside Reporting Court Reporter
Ruth Ann Hale The Baddour Center Director
Patricia Hamann RenRx Consultant Pharmacist
Ron Hickman Second Presbyterian Church Ministry Executive
Shelley Hill Hilton Senior Manager-Compensation
John Holmes FedEx Innovation Research Principal
Cole Huffman First Evangelical Church Senior Pastor
Cathi Johnson Memphis Theological Seminary VP of Advancement
Bill Martin Real Estate & Financial Consulting  
Layne McGuire Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP Senior Manager
Andy O’Fee Crump Mortgage Senior Loan Officer
Lewie Polk For The Kingdom Executive Director
Jack Quinlan Neighborhood Christian Center Chief Operating Officer
Bill Sehnert Peer Power Foundation Director
John Simpson Merck Director of Service Delivery/Management ERP Global Operations
Dan Springer Evolve Bank & Trust Director of Communication
Paul Tuberville International Paper General Counsel, Labor & Employment
Lisa Wadlington Shell Oil Company Business Development Manager
Michael Whaley Memphis College Prep Elementary Founder & School Director
Bradley Wilford CB Richard Ellis Vice President
Kem Wilson Kemmons Wilson Companies Principal

NEXUS Class of 2014 PROTEGES

Full Name Company Title
Brent Allred Lipscomb and Pitts Producer/Commercial Lines
Nycole Alston Shelby County Government Planning Group Manager
Janice Ballard Healthy Shelby Program Coordinator
Todd Blanton Newmark Grubb Associate-Capital Markets
Lauren Bowie Lipscomb and Pitts Personal Lines Producer
Mary Braddock Church Health Center Development Associate
Marisa Britton Neighborhood Christian Center Graphic Design Specialist
Justin Carter The Marston Group, PLC Staff Accountant
Deshundra Davis International Paper IT Business Analyst
Kevin Delie Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Director of Membership Growth
Trent Dixon BDO USA, LLP Associate
Amanda Eckerlsry Durham School Services Financial Analyst
Sean Gould Waddell and Associates Financial Planner
Terence Gray Fellowship Memphis Resident Pastor
Lauren Harlow archer>malmo Account Coordinator
Melissa Holland TruGreen Division Finance Manager
Ray Holmgren Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Director of Services
Wendy Holtz ServiceMaster Marketing Consultant Digital
Walter Jackson Advance Memphis On-Site Manager
Luke Jensen Cushman Wakefield/Commercial Advisors Associate-Capital Markets Group
Rodney Johnson University of Tennessee/NCC Family Advocate Counselor/Director of Love Builders
Josh Jones The Lincoln Electric Company Technical Sales Representative
Neely Mallory Cushman Wakefield/Commercial Advisors Associate
Joshua Marx Achievement School District Teacher
Russell McCutcheon Fellowship Memphis Resident Pastor
Jan Mitchell EEOC Senior-Bilingual Federal Investigator
Juan Roncal Bellevue Middle School Teacher
Bradford Washam EM Printing Account Manager
Jay Williams Memphis Athletic Ministries Youth Coordinator
Lewis Williamson Independent Bank Mortgage Loan Officer

Announcements

  • 2025 Kem Wilson, Jr. NEXUS Leadership Award Announced

    On behalf of the NEXUS Board of Directors, it was a privilege to honor NEXUS Protege Emmanuel Amido with the 2025 Kem Wilson, Jr. NEXUS Leadership Award that is awarded each year to someone that leads like Kem. This award is given at Graduation an individual who has unwavering commitment to the NEXUS program and mission and is fully engaged with fellow members of the Class of 2025. “It’s been... Read More

  • Congrats to the NEXUS Class of 2025!

    Congratulations to the NEXUS Class of 2025! It was an honor to celebrate the Mentors and Proteges at Graduation on May 6 at Theatre Memphis. The Mentor and Protégé graduates were celebrated for their accomplishments and dedication over the past ten months. Thank You Shelby County Sherriff Floyd Bonner for delivering a meaningful keynote message. Special thanks to the Board members, Program Committee members, and volunteers for their leadership and... Read More

  • Connecting at NEXUS Night Out

    On April 29, NEXUS alumni and current class members gathered at the home of NEXUS Alumni Norma and Kem Wilson for this year’s NEXUS Night Out, enjoying an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Read More

  • NEXUS IN MOTION was a Success!

    NEXUS IN MOTION is a favorite among the NEXUS Network and was another success this year.  Special thanks to the NEXUS Alumni who led table discussions and keynote speaker Matt Gandy. This special event offers NEXUS Alumni and current participants the opportunity to network, have table discussions on timely topics, and to be inspired by a keynote message. Thanks to the table leaders: Bryan Boggs / Jeremy Calhoun / Hayley... Read More

  • First Horizon’s David Popwell Spoke at the March Session

    David Popwell, Senior Strategic Executive for First Horizon Corporation, spoke to alumni and class members at the March session on “Building Leaders”. David is prominent leader in the financial sector of Memphis and has demonstrated long-standing leadership through his value-based approach and commitment to ethical business practices. He started the evening by asking participants to reflect on these questions: “What kind of person do you want to be?” and “What... Read More

  • NEXUS Winter Workshop Series was a Success

    NEXUS recently hosted a Winder Workshop Series focused on using the Enneagram and AI to be an effective communicator. Special thanks to Katie West and Sridhar Sunkara for facilitating this series. NEXUS is where mentoring and leadership meet. We continue to provide opportunities for current participants and alumni to develop as leaders. To learn more about upcoming events visit www.nexusleaders.org. Read More

  • Brett Batterson Shared at Feb NEXUS Session

    On February 4, President & CEO of the Orpheum Theatre Group Brett Batterson spoke to the members of the NEXUS Class of 2025. Brett is an empathetic leader who is all about the people. To lead through change, he shared you must pivot, be nimble, and take everyone with you. Special thanks to Begin Now, LLC. for sponsoring this session. To join us for an upcoming session, contact NEXUS to... Read More

  • January Session with Christian Owen

    Members of the current NEXUS class began 2025 hosting Christian Owen, Founder and Publisher of RiverCity Lifestyle Magazine as the session speaker. Christian shared her insights and experiences as she spoke to the mentors and proteges on the topic of “Dreaming as a Leader”. A few things she suggested when dreaming big include- -Start with the Why? Define your dreams. Remember that your compass is your Why. -Dreams must have... Read More

  • NEXUS Winter Workshop Series Underway

    NEXUS is hosting a Winder Workshop Series focused on using the Enneagram and AI to be an effective communicator.  Session One took place on January 14 with Leadership Development Consultant Katie West on the topic of Communicating with Your Enneagram Number.  The next session will help you learn how to utilize your Enneagram number to effectively communicate and strengthen your communication both personally and professionally by accessing the world of... Read More

  • NEXUS Serves at St. Jude Marathon

    NEXUS Alumni and members of the NEXUS Class of 2025 volunteered at this year’s St. Jude Marathon. Volunteers cheered for marathon runners and served at a Hydration Station. Read More
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Upcoming Events

May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
NEXUS Recruitment Event on May 13

Recruitment will begin for the NEXUS Class of 2026 with a Recruitment Reception on May 13; 5:30-6:30pm at Second

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Testimonials

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Ephie Ballard Johnson

    “I was honored to participate in the inaugural year of NEXUS, 20 years later I’m honored to still be involved in NEXUS as a mentor, past speaker, and Board member. Just five years after being a protégé I became President & CEO of NCC, because of NEXUS I appreciate and see the importance of servant leadership.” Ephie Ballard Johnson, President & CEO of Neighborhood Christian Centers

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Billie Jo Parker

    “The greatest benefit from participating in NEXUS are the connections you make. I am grateful for the personal and professional network of colleagues and friends I have encountered because of NEXUS.” Bill Jo Parker, SVP Pinnacle Bank and NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Douglas Skipworth

    “NEXUS is unique because it trains people's minds, hearts, and hands. I love NEXUS because it does both of those while also adding a higher purpose component to its program. In my experience, that's very rare. Thanks to NEXUS, the proteges who graduate each year are not only skilled and ambitious, but they are also compassionate leaders who are making a meaningful difference in Memphis!” Douglas Skipworth, Principal Broker, CrestCoreRealty, LLC and NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Amy Beth Dudley

    “NEXUS has been an important part of my professional life for over a decade. Starting as a protégé, moving to the mentor role, and now serving on the NEXUS Board of Directors. I have had the opportunity to see the impact of mentoring and that has been tremendous.” Amy Beth Dudley, Director of Donor Services, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis + NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Cameron Mann

    “The greatest part about NEXUS is the diversity of relationships made that last a lifetime, particularly multi-generational relationships.” Cameron Mann, Director of Corporate Partnerships, Methodist Healthcare + NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Amy Simpson

    “NEXUS provides the opportunity to learn from others who love Memphis and want to make a difference!” – Amy Simpson, Corporate Communications, International Paper + NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Lewis Williamson

    “The NEXUS program offers an opportunity for a young person to gain some of the knowledge and experience of their mentors. I was a rather young mentor at the time of my initial experience. Today I am older with hopefully more experience to share. NEXUS offers me another network – especially with a younger group and I have made many new friends and hopefully provided beneficial help to those in the next generation.” -Lewis Wiliamson, HTS Commo

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Caroline Kuebler

    “I’d say NEXUS is unique due to the opportunity to learn from and interact with local leadership in the small group monthly meetings. Of course, the relationships built between mentors and proteges is one of my favorite things.” - Caroline Kuebler, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis + NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Sally Pace

    “I came to NEXUS at a time where I desperately wanted a mentor from my industry who understood some of the challenges and opportunities I would be facing as I grew my career. I found that and so much more in the program, and the curriculum and discussions helped frame the path I would take over the coming years as I moved through various levels of management. - Sally Pace, Connect Healthcare Collaboration + NEXUS Alumni

  • Celebrating 20 Years of NEXUS – Alumni Highlight – Andrew Mok

    “As a NEXUS graduate, I have benefitted from the program through the guidance and support from my mentor at such an early stage of my professional career. I feel more confident in making informed decisions and navigating challenges. The program assisted in the development of my leadership skills including communication, problem solving, and emotional intelligence." - Andrew Mok, AutoZone + NEXUS Alumni