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NEXUS Class of 2005 MENTORS and PROTEGES

Full name Company Title
Fleet Abston Old Waverly Investments CFO
Sudhir K. Agrawal American Express Financial Advisors Financial Advisor
Johnny Allen Second Presbyterian Church Recreation Director
Rocky Anthony Second Presbyterian Church Pastoral Executive
Dr. James G. Avery Avery and Meadows, D.D.S., PC Dentist
Craig Ballard National Civil Rights Museum Manager/ Marketing
JoeAnn Ballard Neighborhood Christian Center Sr. Executive Director
Edward R. Balsmann III Baker, Donelson, Bearman, PC Attorney
John Barton Independent Bank Bank Officer, Asset Remarketing
Scott Bollinger Consultrix Network Engineer
Jason Bowles 2binteractive, inc. VP and Partner
Chip Brown ProLogis Market Representative
Phyllis Buford VP of Institutional Advancement Lemoyne Owen College
Richard Bumpers Young Life Memphis Urban Area Director
Tim Burleson Ugly Mug Coffee Partner
Dan Butler Consolidated Systems, Inc. Plant Manager
Gaye Carter Interior Designer Shea Design
Darrell Cobbins LLC Associate, Commercial Advisors
Nancy Coe Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor
Robert Covington SSM Ventures Vice President
Dick Cowan Rees Memphis, Inc President
Susie Craft SunTrust Legal Counsel
Judge Chris Craft Shelby County Justice Center Criminal Court Judge
Angie Craig Smith and Nephew, Inc, VP US Investor and Media Relations
Albert Crawford Airways Lamar Business Associates President and CEO
Albert Crews Memphis Networx, LLC Senior Product Manager
Jimmy Edwards Fluid Power of Memphis, Inc. President
Carrie Evans FTN Financial VP Sales
Dr. Sylverna Ford University of Memphis Dean of University Libraries
Beverly Sanders Gates Baker, Donelson, Bearman, PC Attorney
Laura Glenn St. George’s Independent School Teacher
Rev. Howard A. Griffen Coordinator for Clayborn Temple AME Restoration Project
Tony Harley Marsh Advantage America Lotus Domino Administrator
Mike Harris Morgan Keegan and Company, Inc. Managing Director
Ron Hickman Kemmons Wilson Companies Senior Vice President
Hamp Holcomb SVP, Strategic Financial Group FTN Financial
Renèe Horne FedEx Services Marketing Manager
Otelia Hudson Nike, Inc. SAP Business Analyst
Robert Hyde Alco Management, Inc., VP General Counsel
Mark Ivie Memphis Networx LLC CEO
Trey Jordan Jordan Enterprises President, Management
Eric J. Knowles Advanced Toxicology Network Manager
Emily Lamar FedEx Services International Freight Sales
Delvin Lane Streets Ministries High School Outreach Coordinator
Loretta Lane Advance Memphis Admin. and Communications Cord.
Dr. Kitty Lawson Victims to Victory Founder and Executive Director
Jerry Martin Kemmons Wilson Insurance President
Linda P. McVean Christ Methodist Day School Assistant Headmaster
David Mitchell FedEx Services Manager/ Solutions
Rodger Muschett International Paper Process Leader, Centralized Invoicing
Steve Nash Advance Memphis Executive Director
Susan Nash Second Presbyterian Church Ministry Executive
Richard H. Neal (Rich) FUNDamentals, LLC President
Tia Owens MCI PSS Manager
Sally Pace FTN Financial Marketing Director
Larry Papasan Smith and Nephew, Inc Director
John Pellicciotti Pomeroy IT Solutions Account Executive
Derrick Pratt International Paper Supply Chain Systems
Derwin H. Pugh Memphis Leadership Foundation Program Coordinator
Damon Remigailo Eikon Ministries Assistant Director
King Rogers Commercial Alliance Management Marketing Specialist, Affiliate Broker
Bathsheba T. Sams Human Resources, International Paper Director
Ben Scott Director Solutions FedEx Solutions
Douglas Skipworth Valuation Management Systems Chief Operating Officer
Gregg Smith SSM Ventures CFO
Mark Sorgenfrei, Jr. Waddell and Associates, Inc. Financial Planning Associate
Rachel E. Spicer International Paper Business Analyst
Josh Spickler Self-employed Attorney
Robert Tayloe Hobson Company Realtors, Inc. Real Estate Agent
Gordon Thompson Bank Of America Investments, VP Investments
Norfleet Thompson UT Medical Student
Matthew Ware CB Richard Ellis Marketing Specialist
Harold Ware Second Presbyterian Church CAO
Frank Warren FTN Financial Analyst
Ruth Warren Clark and Clark CAO
John Wepfer Wepfer Marine, Inc. President
Tracey Williams Vining Sparks SVP Sales
Trennie Williams CrownStar Enterprises, Distributor President
Sandy Willson Second Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor
Kem Wilson Kemmons Wilson Companies Principal
Dr. James G. Wingate LeMoyne-Owen College President

Announcements

  • First Speaker Session for the Class of 2024

    The first speaker session for the NEXUS Class of 2024 took place on September 7 with Sylvia Martinez. Sylvia is the newly announced CEO for Girls, Inc. Sylvia shared about her journey as a leader and the things she has learned along the way focused on the leadership topic of “Planning”. Read More

  • NEXUS Podcast – Episode Three Released

    A NEXUS Podcast – THE NEXUS INTERSECTION The third episode of the NEXUS Podcast with co-hosts Ephie Ballard Johnson and Heather Hunt. A conversation with NEXUS Alumni and Program Committee volunteer William Franklin. William shares the tough conversations he had with himself and mentors as he “Transition Careers” from a safe, corporate position to being employee number four with a startup company. William is currently the Vice President for Path... Read More

  • NEW Podcast Release

    “The NEXUS Intersection” – A NEXUS Podcast The NEXUS podcast provides a diverse approach to leadership with interviews from NEXUS Alumni and key leaders in our city about timely topics, leadership journeys, and the backbone of any good leader – their mentors. Check out the second episode with co-hosts Ephie Ballard Johnson and Heather Hunt and the meaningful conversation with NEXUS Alumni Cami Fields. Cami is Manager of Strategic Marketing... Read More

  • NEXUS Launches Podcast “The NEXUS Intersection”

    This podcast will provide a diverse approach to leadership with interviews from NEXUS Alumni and key leaders in our city about timely topics, leadership journeys, and the backbone of any good leader – their mentors. We created this podcast titled “The NEXUS Intersection”, to provide our listeners with a diverse approach to leadership by interviewing NEXUS alumni and other key leaders in our community. In each episode, our co-hosts Ephie... Read More

  • Congratulations to the NEXUS Class of 2023!

    Congratulations to the NEXUS Class of 2023!! NEXUS successfully provided an engaging and meaningful NEXUS experience this year. NEXUS recently celebrated the Class of 2023 with NEXUS Graduation. This special event was hosted at the office of Kemmons Wilson Companies with Kayla Rodriguez Graff as the keynote speaker. On behalf of the NEXUS Board of Directors, it was a privilege to honor Kem Wilson, jr. and announce the Kem Wilson... Read More

  • NEXUS Night Out was a Success

    The annual NEXUS Night Out was a success bringing the current class participants and NEXUS Alumni together to connect. Special thanks to NEXUS ALumni Norma and Kem Wilson for hosting this event. To learn more about how to re-engage as a NEXUS Alum contact heather@nexusleaders.org. Read More

  • NEXUS IN MOTION

    NEXUS IN MOTION took place on Thursday, April 13 with Alumni returning and serving as a table leaders along with a keynote message. The event provide valuable face time and personal interaction among members of the NEXUS Network. Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum was the keynote speaker on the topic of “Dreaming as a Leader.” Special Thanks to the TABLE LEADERS Including Their TOPICS LYNN... Read More

  • NEXUS + Streets Ministries

    Members of the NEXUS Class of 2023 recently volunteered at the Graham location of Streets Ministries. Each year, NEXUS selects non-profits to learn more about and volunteer with. Streets Ministries is impacting the youth in our city daily. Read More

  • NEXUS Welcomes the Class of 2024

    The Class of 2024 began their NEXUS experience in August with Orientation. The successful event provided an opportunity for Mentors and Proteges to connect with fellow class participants, learn about individual strengths, and participate in training. The impact of the Mentor/Protégé relationship and the interactive, teaching lessons from key Memphis leaders paired with a proven curriculum continues to make NEXUS unique. The Orientation provided the foundation for a successful year... Read More

  • NEXUS Class of 2023 Meet & Greet

    NEXUS Class of 2023 Mentors and Proteges had the opportunity to meet fellow class members and NEXUS Board of Directors prior to the class orientation. Special thanks to Perkins-Everitt Lighting & Controls for hosting. Read More
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Upcoming Events

December 7, 2023 - December 7, 2023
NEXUS December Speaker Will Be Ericka DeBruce

Ericka DeBruce, Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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November 2, 2023 - November 2, 2023
Jason Wexler Will Speak on Nov. 2

The NEXUS Class of 2024 2ill host Jason Wexler, President for the Memphis Grizzlies to speak on the leadership topic

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October 5, 2023 - October 5, 2023
Tom Cleves Returns to NEXUS on 10.5.23

Tom Cleves, SVP – Corporate Affairs for Slyvamo will return to NEXUS and speak to the Class of 2024 on the topic of

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Partners

Testimonials

  • Daniel Pouget, VP – Commercial Banker, Simmons Bank & NEXUS Class of 2023 Protégé

  • Cameron Mann, Director of Corporate Partnerships, Methodist Le Bonheur & NEXUS Class of 2023 Mentor

  • YJ Lee, Marketing Advisor, Connect Healthcare & NEXUS Class of 2023 Protégé

  • Faedra Carter, Manufacturing Excellence Consultant, International Paper & NEXUS Class of 2023 Mentor

  • Travis Moody, CEO, Forward Memphis & NEXUS Class of 2023 Mentor

  • Will Adair, Construction Project Manager, CrestCore & NEXUS Class of 2023 Protégé

  • Andrew Mok, Category Manager, AutoZone & NEXUS Class of 2023 Protégé

  • Amy Beth Dudley, Dir. of Donor Services, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis & NEXUS Board member

    “Mentoring relationships are crucial for both personal and professional growth. Through NEXUS, I have had the honor of both having a mentor and serving as one. A mentor walking alongside you to rejoice in successes and coach you through difficult situations makes all the difference. Serving on the board of NEXUS allows me to provide that connection and opportunity for others in our community.” Amy Beth Dudley, Dir. of Donor Services, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis & NEXUS Board member

  • Mason Massey, Assistant Marketing Manager, AutoZone, NEXUS Class of 2022 Protégé

    “This is a unique opportunity to engage with both, peers and mentors, on current issues facing Memphis and beyond that is difficult to replicate. The relationship with my Mentor is something that I value greatly and will extend beyond the dates of the NEXUS program. It is difficult to put the relationship into words, as it is more of a friendship with someone who has much more life experience and accolades, but it has grown organically without feeling forced and I am very grateful for that.”

  • Jeanette O’Bryant, Development Director, Collage Dance Collective, NEXUS Class of 2022 Mentor

    “This is one of the many great and satisfying programs that Memphis has to further develop and strengthen relationships and support in our community and our careers. I appreciate NEXUS so much for the opportunity and the wonderfully crafted sessions and speakers who graced us often with invaluable knowledge, testimonials and stories that seemed to fit me each month of my personal journey. Jeanette O’Bryant, Development Director, Collage Dance Collective, NEXUS Class of 2022 Mentor