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They encourage growth, development, economic prosperit y, and new opportunities. They’re forums for networking, exchanging views, educating the public, and uniting toward a common goal. Whether generalized or geared toward a specific interest or industry, these groups help make Memphis stronger, better, and more forward-thinking. Some member rosters boast the city’s movers and shakers, while others hone and shape the next generation who will lead Memphis and the Mid-South far into our future. Still others promote diversity, or they serve as a base to launch civic improvement projects. Whether or not you recognize the names, faces, or organizations, our city and region are better for these groups and for the POWER PLAYERS who lead and direct them. STEVEN J. BARES President/Executive Director, Memphis Bioworks Foundation. Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, M.B.A. Co-Founder/Board Chair, Innova LLC and TriMetis. CoFounder, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering. Board Member, Life Science Tennessee. Board Member, Memphis Medical District Collaborative. Member, inaugural class of Leadership Tennessee. Former executive, International Paper, Hewlett-Packard. Former President/Co-Founder, Sparcom. Has authored nine patents and published numerous articles. JAN BOUTEN Partner, Innova Memphis. B.S., Software Engineering, Fontys University, Holland; M.Sc., Human Computer Systems, DeMontfort University, England; M.B.A., Duke. Investor in early stage startup companies, active leader in the Memphis entrepreneurial ecosystem, and recognized as a Wall Street Journal Startup Guru. More than 20 years of international business and investment experience. Board Member, Memphis Shelby Growth Alliance, FedEx Institute of Technology, iScreen Vision, Quire, Restore Medical, and Digitalsmiths. SCOTT A. BROCKMAN President and CEO, Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority. Accredited Airport Executive (AAE); Second Vice Chairman, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE); International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) Board. Former President, Southeast Chapter of AAAE; Chairman, 2011 AAAE National Airports Conference; Chairman and Southeast Chapter representative, AAAE Board of Examiners; Chairman, AAAE Audit Committee; Chairman, Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Economic Affairs Committee, North America representative, 30 |
ACI World Economic Board. AAAE Distinguished Service Award, May 2013. NANCY COFFEE President and CEO of New Memphis Institute. B.A., Dartmouth; M.A., University of Chicago. Featured on cover of Newsweek as a face of “generation Global.” Named to “Top 40 Under 40” and 2012 “Super Women in Business,” Memphis Business Journal. Board Member, Greater Memphis Chamber, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, New Leaders, and People First Partnership. Community Advisory Board Member, Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum. PEARSON CRUTCHER Executive Director, The Society of Entrepreneurs. B.S. and Master’s, Social Work, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Caters to MidSouth business owners, presidents, and other key executives through programs such as monthly Entrepreneurs Roundtable meetings, the Insights Group, and the Annual Dinner and Award Banquet. Named to “Top 40 Under 40,” MBJ. Graduate, Leadership Memphis. Founders Committee, University of Tennessee/West Institute for Cancer Research. Volunteer, Team READ. REID DULBERGER President and CEO, Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) for Memphis and Shelby County. M.S., Carnegie-Mellon; M.A., Georgetown. Responsibilities include Foreign Trade Zone-77, loan programs, industrial sites, Port of Memphis, and PILOT/TIF incentives. Chief Economic Development Officer, Memphis and Shelby County. Former Vice President, MemphisED Administration, Greater
Memphis Chamber. Certified Economic Developer and Economic Development Finance Professional. GWYN R. FISHER Greater Memphis Regional Director of Economic and Community Development, State of Tennessee. Founder and CEO, Revolution Strategy. B.A., Scripps College; J.D., University of Memphis. Former Executive Director, MPACT Memphis. Contributing Author, Smart City Memphis. Named to “Top 40 Under 40,” Memphis Business Journal. Participant in British Council Transatlantic Network. Program Coordinator, Marshall Memorial Fellowship. Former Chair, Mayor Mark Luttrell’s YP Collaborative. DON GLAYS Executive Director, West Tennessee Home Builders Association. B.B.A. and Diploma of Renewable Resources Technology. Organization hosts the VESTA Home Shows and the annual Best of Home Expressions Show. Organization is largest local home builders association in Tennessee. Member, several local chambers of commerce. Member, MLGW Community Advisory Council. Serves on Construction Safety and Health Committee and Executive Officers Council, the National Association of Home Builders. JOHN E. GNUSCHKE Director, Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research and the Center for Manpower Studies. Professor, Economics, University of Memphis. Director, Applied Information Technology Center. Co-Director, Center for Real Estate Research. B.S., Utah State; Ph.D. and M.A., University of Missouri at Columbia. Former President, Association for University Business and Economic Research. Joined University of Memphis’ Millionaire’s Research Team for receiving more than $1 million in research grants for 15 straight years. ANGELA GRAI Association Executive, Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) of Memphis. Attended University of Memphis, Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management. Organization offers education and networking opportunities to local Commercial Real Estate professionals. Attends BOMA International’s Annual Issues Conference in Washington, D.C. Visits congressional delegation to advocate interests of commercial real estate industry in Memphis.
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