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NEXUS Class of 2007 PROTEGES

Full name Business Title
Chris Allen MPACT Executive Director
Audra Bares GTx, Inc. Legal Associate, Pharmaceutical Compliance
Mishandra E. Bethel BFG Communications Program Manager
Miska Bibbs Memphis City Schools Office of Community Development
Richard Bourland FedEx Senior Technical Analyst
John H. Brooks Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. Associate, Investment Banking Group
Sam Buckmaster Morgan Keegan VP – Broker – Fixed Income Capital Markets
Tomeka Calmese    
Charlotte Campbell Hutchins AutoZone Inc. Director, Human Resources
Jason Chandler University of Tennessee, Health Sciences Resident
Lorrie Clark Memphis Shelby County Health Department Assistant to Director
Kelly Daniels University of Memphis, Advancement Division Administrative Assistant to VP Advancement
Ross Dyer Tennessee Attorney General Assistant Attorney General
Kevin Fairburn WhatsHappeningInMemphis.com President
Kate Flowers Memphis Symphony Orchestra Volunteer & Special Events Manager
Bo Garrison Schnucks Shipping/Receiving Manager
Andre Gibson Buckman Laboratories International, Inc. Marketing
Troy Graham Hope Christian Community Foundation Chief Financial Officer
Pratush Kumar Gupta FedEx World HeadQuarters Senior Strategic Marketing Analyst
Karen Hardaway SAIS Senior Computer Systems Analyst
Alvin Harris Bartlett High School Assistant Principal
Marsha Johnson Foundation for Youth Development, Inc Executive Director
Rebecca D. Kernan Stephens, Inc Registered Sales Assistant
Cheo Kitwama The Peyton Company Realtors Affiliate Broker
John G. May M & F Bank Commercial Lender/VP
Lynette Johnson Nelson Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Grants Coordinator
Allen D. Noaks International Paper  
Randall Reavis Smith & Nephew, Inc Manager, Computer Aided Engineering
Scott Sherrin Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l. Senior Communications Specialist
Katrina Heard Smith UTHealth Science Center/Uof M Educational Facilitator & Adjunct Instructor
Tyra Spearman Memphis Police Department Payroll Specialist
Prentice Tate City of Memphis Police Officer
A Thompson NewSouth Capital Analyst
Brandon Tidwell The Leadership Academy Director, Fellows & Training

NEXUS Class of 2007 MENTORS

Full name Business Title
Will Albritton Ric Nuber YMCA VP, District Exec. Director
JoeAnn Ballard Neighborhood Christian Center Senior Executive Director
Tom Bozeman For The Kingdom Camp Program  Director
Jeanne Gray Carr Team Trek Managing Partner
Suzanne Copeland First Tennessee Senior VP, Strategic Marketing Communications
Lola Cremer St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Director, Rehabilitation Services
Albert Crews AT & T Senior Global Account Manager
Pearson Crutcher The Society of Entrepreneurs Executive Director
Pat Danehy NewSouth Capital Management, Inc. Vice President
Howard Eddings Memphis Leadership Foundation Executive Director
Buzz Fly Patterson Warehouses Inc. Vice President
Dr. Ted Galyon The East Memphis Orthopedic Group Orthopedic Surgery
Jay Harvill Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, LLC Senior Vice President
Adella Heard 1st TN Bank/ First Horizon National Corp. SVP & Assistant General Counsel
Mark Hendricks ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Senior Director
Pastor Daniel Henley Journey Christian Church Pastor
Donald Martin Howdeshell Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc First Vice President
Lynn Jackson Russell, Montgomery & Associates Professional Trainer
Elizabeth Kenworthy Farrar Memphis Oral School for the Deaf Executive Director
Susan Nash Second Presbyterian Church Womens Ministry Director
Zack Perry FedEx Services Senior Technology Services
Bev Pray Christian Brothers University Director of Graduate Programs
Boyd Rhodes Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP Attorney
Don Riley Discipling Men, Inc Executive Director
Bathsheba Sams International Paper Director, Human Resources/ Packaging
Karen Shea Shea Wealth Management Financial Planner
Phil Sistrunk Pier 1 imports Regional Manager
Albert Throckmorton St Mary’s School Assistant Head of School
Park  G. Vestal “Gib” Memphis Athletic Ministries President
Regina Walker United Way Senior VP Community Initiatives & Fund Distribution
Vicki Weber Smith-Ark Farms, Inc Secretary/Treasurer
Roby Williams Black Business Association of Memphis President
Kem Wilson Kemmons Wilson Companies Principal

Announcements

  • The NEXUS Intersection Podcast – Episode Four Released

    Ignacio Vincentelli is the guest on the newly released NEXUS Podcast and talks about “Building Your Personal Team”. He shares the decisions he has made and how he has utilized “his team” along the way and why it’s so important to live in the present. Ignacio is Senior Counsel for International Paper and a NEXUS Alumni and Board member. LISTEN HERE. Read More

  • Sylvia Martinex Kicked Off Sessions for 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
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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