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Olen M. “Mac” Bailey, Jr. The Bailey Law Firm
WE ARE ALL GETTING OLDER. As we age, our concerns and needs change. As an Elder Law Attorney, Olen M. “Mac” Bailey, Jr. assists clients with legal issues affecting older Americans in areas such as estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and probate. A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys since 1996, Mac has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, a Five Star Professional, and one of the Mid-South’s "Top 40 Under 40." Proving that education is not reserved only for the young, Mac recently earned his Master of Laws in Elder Law. Learn more about Mac and Elder Law at TheBaileyLawFirm.com.
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STEVE EHRHART Executive director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic, one of the oldest annual postseason games in college football, dating back to its founding in Philadelphia in 1959 (moved to Memphis in 1965). Game has been televised nationally on ABC or ESPN every year since 1990. Economic impact of game estimated at between $23 million and $25 million. Game will be played on Friday, December 30, 2016, between teams from SEC and Big 12. Sports attorney by trade, has represented athletes and coaches, served as executive director of the USFL, president/GM of the Memphis Showboats, commissioner of the World Basketball League, and president of the Colorado Rockies.
of Foundations and Memphis University School. Graduate of Princeton University.
KELLY ENGLISH Master chef, list of accolades started in 2008 with the opening of Restaurant Iris. Since then, the restaurant in Overton Square has won multiple awards for its contemporary Southern cuisine, including wins from Memphis magazine readers for Best Restaurant, Best Chef, and Best Service four years in a row. English opened the Second Line in 2013, offering New Orleans pub grub inspired by his native Louisiana. In 2014, English steered Magnolia House, a fine dining restaurant at Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi, and more recently, he created the menu for The Five Spot, tucked behind downtown’s storied Earnestine and Hazel’s. English has been recognized nationally, as well, winning a James Beard Award as semifinalist for Best Chef in the Southeast and a Best New Chef nod from Food & Wine magazine.
MARC GASOL All-Star center (and backbone) of Memphis Grizzlies franchise. Member of six straight playoff teams for Griz, the 2012-13 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and first-team All-NBA for the 2014-15 season. Missed last 30 games (and playoffs) of 2015-16 season with broken foot after signing five-year contract that will pay him more than $100 million. Ranks second in franchise history in games played (569) and rebounds (4,431). Originally acquired in 2008 trade that sent brother Pau to the Los Angeles Lakers.
DAVID FIZDALE Named head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies in May 2016. Longtime NBA assistant coach, having worked for Golden State, Atlanta, and, for the last eight years, the Miami Heat (where he was part of championship teams in 2012 and 2013). Known for genial nature, Fizdale replaces Dave Joerger who was fired after three playoff seasons. Griz made playoffs in 2016 for sixth straight season despite suiting up 28 players over the course of injury-riddled campaign. Played in college at the University of San Diego. BOB FOCKLER President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, the largest charitable grant-maker in the Mid-South, with grants of more than $143 million last year. Manages more than 1,000 charitable funds for individuals, families, and organizations throughout the region, with total assets of more than $450 million. Also leads the foundation’s efforts to report on community issues and supports GiVE 365, a communitywide giving circle for emerging philanthropists. As a volunteer, he formerly led community grant-making for both the Community Foundation and United Way of the MidSouth. Serves on the boards of the Southeastern Council
TERRY LEE FREEMAN Named president of the National Civil Rights Museum in 2014. Previously president of the Washington, D.C.based Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, where she focused on community building and consensus, quality of life issues, and increasing the foundation’s assets from $52 million to more than $350 million. In 2005, The Washington Business Journal identified her as one of the “Women Who Mean Business.” Earned undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and master’s degree from Howard University.
ROBERT J. GILLETTE Named chief executive officer of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. in June 2013. Company announced it would move its national headquarters to Peabody Place in 2017. Gillette’s business career spans 31 years, including executive roles at General Electric, Honeywell, and First Solar. Was the chief executive officer at First Solar, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of solar cells and solar power plants. At First Solar, expanded and refined the company’s global manufacturing capabilities and led the company to approximately 50 percent revenue growth. Previously, spent 12 years at Honeywell International, including roles as president and CEO of two of the largest divisions, Transportation Systems and Aerospace. Before Honeywell, spent 10 years with GE. Started his career as an account executive with Owens Corning. LESTER GINGOLD Founder and publisher of Best Times, a news magazine for readers age 50+. Began his media career in 1941 as business manager of his college newspaper at Birmingham-Southern College. Served as a combat engineer during World War II and then began a 34-year career as general merchandise manager for all Sears stores in the Memphis region. Returned to media as advertising director for The Commercial Appeal. At age 75 became publisher and co-owner of Active Times, which he sold several years later to the Newhouse Group. When that company closed the paper, Gingold bought it back, changed the
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