Tyler Chance Yarbro

ence in bankruptcy law, has also taught at alma mater Vanderbilt Law School. Author and speaker whose bankruptcy expertise is regularly cited.

Roger Page

Chief Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court: Chosen by his peers to lead the court in 2021. Now overseeing a body with two new members in as many years.

Larry Papel

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough: Early this year, turned over leadership of firm’s local o ce to Geo rey Vickers. Maintains real estate development career, including participation in the W Hotel, which sold for more than $300 million.

Tatjana Paterno

Member, Bass Berry & Sims: M&A specialist who has closed more than $25 billion in deals in a variety of indus- tries, including Tivity’s $2.8 billion sale last year. President of the Tennessee chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.

Lauren Patten

Nashville Managing Partner, K&L

Former Butler Snow partner leads the local outpost of the global firm that made a splash by hiring partners from several major firms when it moved to town at the start of 2021.

John Peterson

Managing Shareholder, PolsinelFormer Riley Warnock & Jacobson leads Polsinelli’s local o ce and maintains litigation practice related to corporate governance, real estate and commercial disputes.

Brant Phillips

Partner, Bass Berry & Sims: Oversees about 100 attorneys as leader of firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice. Serves on board of Nashville Ballet.

Edward Playfair

Nashville Partner in Charge, Adams and Reese: From the UK, the local office manager also leads firm’s intellectual property group.

Stephen Price

O ce Managing Principal, Jackson

The former Burr & Forman Nashville leader spearheaded Jackson Lewis’ expansion to Nashville this year. Practice includes defending companies in employment and labor cases.

Gregg Ramos

Partner, North Pursell & Ramos: Past leadership roles with the Nashville Bar Association, Catholic Charities of Tennessee and Conexión Américas. Involved in contentious dispute over iconic Ernest Tubb building on Broadway.

David Raybin

Co-Founder, Raybin & Weissman: Prominent criminal defense attorney has defended Nashville police o cers charged with crimes and is a frequent commentator on criminal justice issues.

Todd Rolapp

Managing Partner, Bass Berry & Sims: Has led for a decade local firm now planning a move to Nashville Yards. Experience with M&A and other corporate and securities issues.

Robert Sartin

Chairman, Frost Brown Todd: Leads the Louisville-based firm from his downtown Nashville perch. FBT this year merged with a prominent California firm.

Tom Sherrard

Founding Member, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison: Experienced attorney with a practice focused on corporate and securities issues and work as outside counsel to companies.

Jonathan Skeeters

Chair and Managing Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings: Practice is focused on the health care industry. Leads the Birmingham-based firm from Nashville, one of its biggest offices and the source of half its name.

Joycelyn Stevenson

O ce Managing Shareholder, Littler

Mendelson: Left firm in 2017 to lead the Tennessee Bar Association. Late last year returned to firm as Nashville o ce leader. Former Nashville Bar Association president.

Gerard Stranch IV

Managing Partner, Stranch, Jennings & Garvey: Earlier this year, the decades-old firm that bore his grandfather Cecil Branstetter’s name split, forming his new o ce and another co-led by former law partner Tri- cia Herzfeld. A litigator whose most high-profile work has included suits against opioid manufacturers.

Peter Strianse

Attorney, Tune Entrekin & White: Go-to criminal defense attorney. High-profile clients have included Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught and former Rep. Jeremy Durham.

Gif Thornton

Managing Partner, Adams and Reese: Has led regional law firm since 2015. Well-known lobbyist who has served on various boards and advisory councils.

Masami Izumida Tyson

Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson: Previously led foreign direct investment e orts at the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Last year helped firm open Nashville o ce and now runs its Japan practice.

DarKenya Waller

Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands: Has led public service law firm since 2018. Work during the pandemic included legal support for renters facing eviction.

Mary Beth White

Shareholder, Lewis Thomason: Former basketball star now concentrates her practice in commercial and business litigation, especially related to commercial transportation.

Lang Wiseman

Shareholder, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz: Formerly Gov. Bill Lee’s top lawyer and deputy governor, the former UT basketball standout now works on high-stakes litigation and other matters in the Nashville and Memphis o ces of the firm. Chairs the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments.

Tyler Chance Yarbro

Managing Partner, Dodson Parker

Behm & Capparella: A litigator with experience in employment, personal injury and criminal law. Has led the firm since 2018. Helping organize legal advocacy group focused on reproductive rights.

Ed Yarbrough

Of Counsel, Spencer Fane: Has worked on high-profile cases since departing the U.S. attorney’s o ce. Joined Kansas City firm upon its merger with the former Bone McAllester Norton.

Patricia Asp

Founder and Principal, ASPire: Former Community Education Partners and ServiceMaster exec who joined Compass in 2011 and was named president in 2019, taking over day-today role from Art Rebrovick. Founded ASPire in 2021.

Christie Berger

Executive Leadership Coach, CB

Consulting: Was head of executive coaching at Belmont’s Center for Executive Education from 2011 to 2018. Launched firm in 2007 and has worked with leaders from a variety of organizations.

Sunny Bray

Founder and CEO, Catalyst Collective: Launched consultancy focused on nonprofits in 2018 after previously working with TechBridge and establishing a Nashville chapter of Network Under 40.

Bill Brown

CEO, A2B Advisors: An accountant by training, put consulting business on pause to lead health tech firm Entrada. After the company sold, revived consultancy and has served on the Entrepreneur Center board and as executive-in-residence with its Project Healthcare program.

Mark Burnette

Practice Leader, LBMC: Oversees advisory services and information security practices. Previously worked at Big 4 firms and with Gaylord Entertainment on information security.

Kevin Cowherd

Senior Managing Director, Ankura: An HR, IT and sales specialist, was tapped in 2020 to succeed c3 consulting founder Beth Chase. Joined company in 2013 after two decades with IBM.

Lucia Folk

President and CEO, The Change Agent.cy: Along with Lisa Chader, another former CMT executive, founded organization that, in part, helps connect the music industry to nonprofits and other social causes. Folk previously launched CMT’s public a airs division.

Paul Kleine-Kracht

CEO, InfoWorks: Returned to the consulting firm in 2022 as its leader. Held previous positions at HealthTrust, North Highland and c3 consulting.

David Owens

Professor of the Practice of Management and Innovation, Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management: Runs VU-based innovation and entrepreneurship hub The Wond’ry. Previously served as CEO of Gri n Technology and has consulted for major brands.

Kimberly Pace

President and CEO, Executive Aura: Launched firm in 2012 with David Furse and Michael Burcham. Has taught at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management for nearly two decades.

Art Rebrovick

Chairman and CEO, Compass Executives: Has stepped into interim leadership roles for organizations facing transitions or crisis. Multi-decade consulting veteran has also served on board with Synovus Bank.

Brian Waller CEO and Co-Founder, Vaco: Started company that ultimately became Vaco two decades ago with Jay Holloman. Via acquisition and organic growth, has since grown firm into a major player.

Mike Apperson

President and CEO, Resource Label Group: Oversees custom label printing business that has financial backing of private equity firms First Atlantic and TPG Growth. Company acquired Dallas- and Seattle-based entities in late 2020.

Clay Bright

CEO, Megasite Authority of West Tennessee: Former Brasfield & Gorrie leader was appointed transportation commissioner by Gov. Bill Lee. Now overseeing for state Ford’s electric vehicle plant and a liated battery plants.

Mark Cha n

President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors North America: Company vet in 2022 was promoted to top job at company’s Franklin-based North American arm.

Steve Cook

Executive Managing Director and Co-Founder, LFM Capital: Oversees Germantown-based private equity investment entity that focuses, in part, on manufacturing entities. Ex-principal with TVV Capital and COO of MFG. com. Former Navy lieutenant who holds two degrees from MIT.

James Curleigh

CEO and President, Gibson Brands: Ex-Levi’s exec leads legendary company that in 2021 acquired amplifier brand Mesa/Boogie and launched Gibson Records.

Reagan Farr

President and CEO, Silicon Ranch: Stepped up from COO in April 2019 to assume reins of renewables company from Matt Kisber. Ex-state revenue commissioner under then-Gov. Phil Bredesen, another Silicon Ranch founder. Company announced a $600 million funding raise in January.

Paolo Ferrari

President and CEO, Bridgestone Americas: Took over from Gordon Knapp in January 2020 after leading tire giant’s European operations since 2016. Holds an MBA degree from New York University.

TJ Higgins

Global Chief Sustainability O cer

Bridgestone Corp.: Joined Bridgestone Americas in 2014 as president of Consumer Integrated Tire Group. Has worked at Pfizer, Merck and Vlasic Foods.

Je Hollingshead

CEO, Smyrna Ready Mix: Previously served as GM at concrete company. Father Mike serves as company chairman; brother Ryan, as president of SRM Aggregates.

Ken Horne

Interim CEO, Aries Clean Technologies: Replaced Greg Bafalis, who left the company in September 2022. Company landed in early 2018 collective $46.4 million of new and additional equity from two entities.

Ted Klee

Senior Vice President, Schneider Electric: Vanderbilt graduate who in 1985 joined what was then Square D. Was named senior VP in 2009 and in 2019 shifted role to help companies with large internet clients.

Mark Klein

President, Kano Laboratories: Named to role in December 2022. Oversees company that makes Kroil, a penetrating oil and lubricant.

David Johnson

Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Nissan North America: Appointed in February 2022 and replaced Steve Marsh, who served in role fewer than 12 months. Leads Nissan’s manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Has been with auto maker for more than 30 years.

Darin Matson

President and CEO at Rogers Group Inc.: Replaced the retiring Jerry Geraghty in 2016 and has been with company since 2004. Rogers provides crushed stone, sand and gravel for the road construction industry. Holds degree from Penn State in engineering with an emphasis on mining.

Alanna McDonald

Regional President, Mars Petcare, North America: Replaced Ikdeep Singh in late 2022. Oversees strategy and execution for company, which employs about 4,000 people and has 22 facilities nationwide. Former Maybelline, Garnier and Proctor & Gamble o cial.

Jérémie Papin

Senior Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.: Nissan’s senior vice president of administration and finance since 2018 who in 2019 year took over leadership of auto maker’s North American unit. Assumed current role in April 2021 and oversees operations in Nissan Americas region, which includes North and South America.

Avigal Soreq

CEO, Delek US Holdings: Ex- CEO of El Al Airlines assumed role in mid2022 from Uzi Yemin, who now serves company as executive chairman. Previously served as COO, chief commercial o cer and EVP at Delek US from 2012 to 2020. Also once held positions at KPMG and SunPower Corp.

Brad Southern

Chairman and CEO, LouisianaPacific: Replaced Curt Stevens in July 2017 as fifth CEO in company’s history. Joined LP in 1999 and led both siding and oriented strand board units before moving up to COO. Holds degrees in forest resources from the University of Georgia.

Sam Strang

President, Alley-Cassetty: Vanderbilt grad who was in 2011 named to lead brick, concrete block and mortar company founded in 1879. Company owns 16 Southeast locations that can produce about 17 million concrete blocks per year.

Dean Wegner

Founder and CEO, Authentically American: West Point grad founded company in 2017 with goal of creating apparel-making jobs in the United States. Has served on boards of Nashville Fashion Alliance and Nashville Zoo.

Jason Whitaker

CEO, Shoals Technologies Group: Joined maker of solar energy equipment parts in 2009 as CTO and was named CEO in early 2020. Company went public in early 2021 in IPO that valued it at more than $4 billion.