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NEXUS Class of 2012 MENTORS

Full Name Business Title
Dan Bellott Audubon Dental Group Dentist
Michelle Blount Iberia Bank Senior Vice President
Tom Bucciarelli First Tennessee Bank EVP, Deputy CIO/Enterprise Techonology
Dee Dyer Air Sea International Travel Outside Agent
Blake Elliott Regions Bank VP-Commerical & Industrial Banking
Carey Folk New Country Consulting Executive Coaching Principal
Ed Garrison International Paper Director, Leadership Development
Lani Glancy AutoZone, Inc. Director of Store Communications & Coordination
Cecil Godman First Tennessee Wealth Management SVP, Business Strategist
Howard Graham KMB Group Marketing Executive
Ken Hall Leadership Academy Manager of Communication & Alumni Engagement
Deborah Hester Girls Incorporated of Memphis President & CEO
Brian Kesley State of Tennessee/The Kesley Firm State Senator/Attorney
David Leake Winchester Law Firm Attorney
Michael McSwain Conrad-Pearson Urology Urological Surgeon
Frances Paulson FedEx Express Senior Counsel
Mark Petzinger ServiceMaster Legal Counsel
Don Riley Discipling Men Executive Director/Founder
Bathsheba Sams International Paper Director, Human Resources
Brian Schneider Methodist Healthcare Project Manager-Corporate Facilities Management
John Simpson Merck Manager-Applications
Monica Sonnier FTN Financial Senior Portfolio Strategist
Bob Stewart Sales Graphic Systems, Inc.
Bev Pray Vitali Christian Brothers University Professor/Consultant
Bev Wade   Community Leader
Shad Williams SergeMD President & CEO
Kem Wilson Kemmons Wilson Companies Principal
Sandy Willson Second Presbyterian Church Senior Minister
Buddy Wittichen   Retired Business Owner
Pat Mitchell Worley Memphis Music Foundation Director of Development

NEXUS Class of 2012 PROTEGES

Full Name Company Title
Kyle Bennison Memphis Athletic Ministries Site Director
Paul Berryhill Reynolds, Bone, & Griesbeck Tax Manager
Keisha Brockington International Paper Supply Chain Analyst
Tom Brown The Lincoln Electric Co. Technical Sales Representative
Natika Calhoun Medtronic Sr. Manager, Tissue Bank Director
Steven Coble Fellowship Memphis Resident Pastor
Nicole Cooper Self-Employed-Internet Marketing Self-Employed
Stephen Cross Neward Knight Fran Grubb-Memphis Associate
Brantley Davidson ServiceMaster Financial Analyst for TruGreen
Billy Dubose International Paper Sr. Buyer
Christopher Fussell Wright Medical Technology Quality Engineering Manager
Jessica Grammer Howell Marketing Social Media Consultant & Strategist
Michael Harris Law Offices of Darrell J. O’Neal Attorney
Todd Harris First Memphis Plaza Building Manager/Leasing Agent
Elizabeth Henderson Synchron Technology Group Information Technology Recruiter
Michael Hopping Louis Dreyfus Commodities-Allenburg Cotton Market Risk/P&L Manager
Jennifer Larkin St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Clincial Research Associate
Jessica Lotz Memphis City Schools Project Coordinator, Teacher Effectiveness Initiative
Lee Maddox Memphis MidSouth Financial Group Financial Services Professional
Christian Man Knowledge Quest Program Manager
Phillip OMalley First Horizon National Corporation Corporate Analyst
Tim Owens CBIZ MHM Thompson Dunavant Senior Audit Associate
Ciji Pittman Building Excellent Schools Fellow Lead Founder/Head of School/Aurora Collegiate Academy
Derrick Puckett Fellowship Memphis Resident Pastor
Jordan Stephens UBS Financial Services, Inc. Wealth Stratgy Associate
Andrew Taylor Versant Supply Chain On-Site Operations Manager
Patrick Taylor Methodist Administrative Resident
Matthew Warren Yellowbook Media Consultant
Chandler Whitman St. Phillip Episcopal Church Director of Youth & Family Ministry
Ford Williams Duncan-Williams, Inc. Private Client Group

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