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Michael Youngs

Plant Director, GM Spring Hill: Third-generation General Motors employee who took over in Maury County in 2019. Has worked since 1997 at six sites with auto giant, whose local operation employs about 3,700 people. GM execs in October 2020 announced $2 billion investment to add electric vehicle production line to plant.

Julia Bonner

President, Pierce Public Relations: Oversees close-knit team focused on professional/financial services, tech, manufacturing and building design/ construction sectors.

Je Bradford

President and CEO, Bradford Dalton Group: Has worked in local PR industry since 1985. In 2020 merged eponymously named firm with Atlanta-based Dalton Agency.

Bobby Brannon

President and CEO, Peabody Communications: Has worked within PR sector for about 31 years, having previously served at, among others, Franklin American Mortgage. Started Peabody in 2020.

Jennifer Brantley

Managing Partner, MP&F: Former reporter who once worked on the presidential campaigns of Howard Baker and Jimmy Carter. Joined MP&F as partner in 1990 and specializes in strategic planning and media relations. Teams with partner Kate Chinn to lead firm that saw death of beloved managing partner Alice Chapman in late 2021 and retirement at 2022’s end of veteran David Fox.

Clint Brewer

Managing Partner, Imperium Public Strategies: Communications industry veteran with expertise in politics, journalism and marketing. Former Tennessean government and politics editor, City Paper editor and executive director of Beacon Center. Leads company with co-founder Josh Helton.

Clark Buckner

Co-Founder, Relationary Marketing: A B2B podcaster and content marketer who began podcasting in early 2013 and focuses on the city’s tech sector.

Je rey Buntin Jr.

President and CEO, The Buntin Group: Leads Tennessee’s largest communications agency, which relocated in 2019 its 110 employees from Gulch-area building to former Tennessee Central Railway train shed.

Libby Callaway

Founder and Principal, The Callaway: High-energy trendsetter who oversees communications agency o ering branding, event execution, marketing and PR focused on companies in fashion, beauty, retail and hospitality sectors. New York Post writer and editor from 1997 to 2004.

Beth Seigenthaler Courtney

Managing Partner, Southeast, Finn Partners: Assumed role in early 2019 with what had been DVL Siegenthaler. Teams with Managing Partner Ronald Roberts, a former journalist and MTSU o cial, to lead firm that counts Jack Daniel’s and NES among its clients.

Shari Day

President and CEO, BOHAN: Promoted in 2015 from president/COO to CEO, replacing Kerry Graham. Joined advertising and marketing agency firm in 2010 as senior VP for operations and planning.

Jamie Dunham

Founder and President, BrandWise: Veteran marketing and branding adviser whose client roster includes HCA and Twice Daily. Previously worked at BOHAN and The Buntin Group.

John Farkas

CEO and Founder, Golden Spiral: Oversees marketing team geared toward assisting B2B technology companies. Company supports Women in Technology of Tennessee. Holds a degree in theater from the University of Wisconsin.

Robert Henderson

CEO, JumpCrew: Has grown marketing and sales generation company to more than 300 people since launching in 2016 and moving to Nashville from New York City. Hired 100 employees during the first quarter of 2022, while also adding 20 B2B customers.

Monchiere’ Holmes-Jones

CEO, MOJO Marketing + PR: Member of Nashville Jazz Workshop advisory board previously worked at Cigna and Dillard University. Clients have included Frist Art Museum, National Museum of African American Music and Launch Tennessee.

Keel Hunt

President and Founder, The Strategy Group: Veteran of public policy communications industry who has consulted for HCA, Pilot, Ingram In- dustries and BellSouth. Joined by son Zach Hunt in running business.

Gregg Boling

Executive Chairman and CEO, GS&F: Role was amplified with the 2022 retirement of chair Je Lipscomb. Austin Peay grad partners with EVP Roland Gibbons to oversee 1978-founded Cummins Station-based marketing agency that employs about 90 people.

Rosemary Plorin

President and CEO, Lovell Communications: Joined firm that focuses on health care in 2000 and took over as its leader in 2015. Company in February was acquired by Lansing, Michigan-based Health Management Associates.

Samantha Pyle

Founder and CEO, Green Apple

Strategy: Leads Trolley Barns-based boutique marketing firm that also handles content management and website design. Board member of EO Nashville.

Lauren Reed

President and Founder, Reed Public Relations: Launched Wedgewood-Houston-based firm five years after moving to Nashville from Louisville to open o ce for Peritus. Has worked with O’Charley’s, Ford and Madame Tussauds, among others.

Hannah Schneider and Lisa Field

Owners and Partners, BRND House: Team to oversee PR and branding agency that also maintains a New York o ce. Company is known for its work with hospitality sector clients.

Susan Andrews Thompson

CEO, The Andrews Agency: Founded boutique public relations, event management and advertising firm in 1990. Helped open the Nashville Ronald McDonald House and has served as president of its board of directors.

Deborah Varallo

President, Varallo Public Relations: High-energy PR sector veteran attends seemingly every local event of note — armed with camera, no less. Known for robust network of contacts.

Justin Wilson

Partner, Hall Strategies: Joined Hall in 2015 and has since built a deep roster of real estate development clients. Was named partner in late 2020, 10 years after he moved to Nashville from Washington, D.C.

Chuck Allen

President and CEO, AMG/PARADE: Former EVP and COO with Athlon Sports Communications, which is owned by the company he helms.

Michael Anastasi

Vice President and Editor, The Tennessean; Region Editor, USA Today

Network: Has worked at the city’s newspaper of record since 2015. Previously served as executive manager of the Los Angeles News Group, managing editor of The Salt Lake Tribune in Utah and as sports editor of the Los Angeles Daily News

David Bailey

CEO and Co-Founder, BTC Media: Oversees company that publishes print magazines about Bitcoin and blockchain industries. Holds a B.A. degree in finance and economics from the University of Alabama.

LaDonna Boyd

President and CEO, R.H. Boyd Publishing: Runs family’s 117-year-old nonprofit religious publishing company. In mid-2019 made $1 million contribution to the National Museum of African American Music.

Milt Capps

Founder and Editor, Venture Nashville: Seasoned and tough business journalist whose online publication is a go-to source for articles related to venture capital.

Chris Ferrell

CEO, Endeavor Business Media: Founded B2B company in 2017. Ex-Metro Councilmember and former CEO of then-Post parent SouthComm leads team of 700 industry-specific experts.

Carol Goss-Daniels

EVP, Tennessee Press Service: Oversees organization that provides government relations services, lobbying, management and oversight on behalf of the Tennessee Press Association. Former general manager of Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.

Jasmine Hardin

Regional VP, GM, WSMV News4: Hired in December 2021 to replace Rene LaSpina. Previously served as GM of WVLT News.

John Ingram

Chairman, Ingram Content Group: Princeton and Vanderbilt grad also is lead owner of Major League Soccer franchise Nashville SC. Named chairman of Ingram Industries in 2008.

Ben Mandrell

President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources: Elected LifeWay’s 10th president in June 2019. Oversaw LifeWay’s $95 million sale of North Gulch building in May 2021.

Holly McCall

Editor-in-Chief, Tennessee Lookout: Ex-Nashville Business Journal reporter and political strategist led the launch of nonprofit public policy outlet.

Rosetta Miller-Perry

Publisher and CEO, The Tennessee Tribune: Ageless local media sector icon launched the Tribune, generally con- sidered Tennessee’s most influential African-American-owned publication, in 1991. Background includes work with the U.S. Navy, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Bob Mueller

Anchor, WKRN News2: Straightforward broadcast journalist has co-anchored WKRN’s main desk since 1982. Has been honored with 10 Emmy awards.

Lyn Plantinga

VP and General Manager, WTVF NewsChannel 5: Once served as WTVF’s station manager. Has been with local broadcast entity since 1989 and in current role since 2014.

Erik Schelzig

Editor, Tennessee Journal: Ex-Associated Press reporter covered Tennessee state government and politics for 12 years before succeeding Ed Cromer as Tennessee Journal leader in 2017. Once worked for the Washington Post and German paper Der Spiegel

Mike Smith

President, FW Publishing: Oversees parent company of Nashville Scene Nfocus, The News Nashville and Nashville Post. Began working for the Scene in 1997.

Steve Swenson

President and CEO, Nashville Public Radio: Named to role in 2019. Has worked in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. Teams with Anita Bugg, VP of programming, to oversee public broadcasting station.

Shannon Terry

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Outsider: Serial entrepreneur behind Rivals and 247Sports who has cracked the code on niche digital properties. Outsider focuses on country music and outdoor lifestyle with 10 million users monthly. Also serves as founder and CEO of college sports property On3.

Bud Walters

Founder, Cromwell Group Inc.: Oversees company he began in 1969. Company owns 30 radio stations in six markets in four states.

Phil Williams

Chief Investigative Reporter, WTVF NewsChannel 5: Bulldog-esque hard news broadcast journalist who boasts three duPont-Columbia University Awards and a trio of George Foster Peabody Awards. Started long-decorated media career as a newspaperman.

Kris Ahrend

CEO, Mechanical Licensing Collective: Leads organization that was created by publishers and songwriters to license and administer rights under the Music Modernization Act; recently announced it had distributed $1 billion in royalties. Held legal and executive positions at Rhino Entertainment and Warner Music Group, among others.

John Allen

President, New West Records: Opened Nashville o ce for Athens-founded New West, whose roster has included Jason Isbell and James McMurtry.

Dan Auerbach

Musician, Producer, Frontman of The Black Keys and The Arcs: Owns and operates Easy Eye Sound recording studio and record label. Has produced albums by The Pretenders, Lana Del Rey and Yola. Co-founding business partner at Barista Parlor Golden Sound

Julie Boos

Chair and Co-Owner, FBMM: Oversees sta of more than 100 in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles. Powerhouse business manager to top industry clients.

Jamie Cheek

CEO and Co-Owner, FBMM: Along with Julie Boos, Duane Clark and others, helps run day-to-day operations at financial advisory firm that focuses on entertainment industry clients.

Dave Cobb

Producer: One of Nashville’s most in-demand producers. Tenant of historic RCA Studio A. Helped recreate the sound of The King for the hit film Elvis.

John Josephson

Chair and CEO, SESAC: Three decades with performing rights organization, including nearly a decade at the helm. Oversaw its sale to Blackstone in 2017.

Derek Crownover

Partner, Loeb & Loeb: Prominent entertainment, media and sports attorney who brokers rights deals and other negotiations for well-known songwriter, publisher, artist and producer clients.

Mike Curb

Founder and Chairman, Curb Records: Major benefactor of Belmont University and music-related causes. Former California lieutenant governor and the songwriter and producer behind decades-old independent record company.

Doyle Davis and Mike Grimes

Co-Owners, Grimey’s New & Preloved Music: Moved renowned indie record store from Eighth Avenue South to East Nashville in 2018. Also involved with live music venues The Basement and The Basement East.

Rod Essig

VP, Creative Artists Agency Nashville: Past chair of the Academy of Country Music, helped CAA become one of Music City’s most important agencies. Represents Tim McGraw, Martina McBride and other stars.

Katie Mitzell Fagan

Head of A&R, Prescription Songs

Nashville: Helped Los Angeles-based company open a Nashville o ce in 2017 and the next year was named head of A&R.

Leslie Fram

Senior VP of Music Strategy, Country Music Television: Former programmer and radio host has sought to diversify country music o erings.

Joe Galante

Chairman, Galante Entertainment

Organization: One of the key figures of country music history, a past RCA and Sony Music Nashville. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame last year.

Becky Gardenhire

Co-Head, WME Nashville: Promoted to partner role in 2019. Began her career in the Beverly Hills o ce two decades ago. Has served on ACM and W.O. Smith boards.

Randy Goodman

Chairman and CEO, Sony Music

Nashville: Former RCA exec took the helm at SMN in 2015. Since, label has brought home trophies and platinum records while introducing new stars.

Jed Hilly

Executive Director, Americana Music Association: Key figure in genre’s growing stature since taking charge at advocacy group in 2007. Grammy and Emmy winner in his own right for work on “Levon Helm: Ramble at the Ryman.”

Joe Hudak

Senior Editor, Rolling Stone Country: Former TV Guide editor and Country Weekly managing editor who helped launch Rolling Stone’s Nashville-based country coverage.

Brent Hyams

General Manager, Cannery Row: Tasked by DZL with managing the future venues at the former site of Mercy Lounge, the High Watt and Cannery Ballroom. Longtime live music o cial with the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry and TPAC.

Jay Joyce

Producer, Songwriter and Session

Musician: Work with Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris and Cage the Elephant has won awards and topped charts. Transformed an East Nashville church into a studio.

Ben Kline and Cris Lacy

Co-Presidents, Warner Music Nashville: At the start of the year succeeded Josh Esposito as head of Warner’s Nashville o ce. Kline was previously EVP and general manager, while Lacy had been EVP of A&R.

Jonathan Loba

President, BMG Nashville: After industry giant BMG bought local label group BBR in 2017, longtime exec stayed on. In 2022 added publishing duties to label responsibilities.

Cindy Mabe

Chair and CEO, Universal Music Group Nashville: Succeeding veteran label exec Mike Dungan this year after promotion from president. Trailblazer in male-dominated major label world.

David Macias

CEO and Co-Founder, Thirty Tigers: Versatile Grammy-winning producer who handles marketing, distribution and management for Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, Patty Gri n, Aaron Watson, Trampled by Turtles and others.

Shane McAnally

CEO, SMACK and Co-President, Monument Records: Has written or produced dozens of No. 1 hits, including for Sam Hunt and Keith Urban. In 2017, Sony Music tapped him and Sandbox Entertainment CEO Jason Owen to run revival of Monument.

Michael Milom

Partner and Founding Member, Milom Horsnell Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan: Taught copyright and entertainment law at Vanderbilt for decades. Helped establish Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts board and has advised the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Country Radio Broadcasters and other big industry names.

Jason Owen

President and CEO, Sandbox Entertainment: Company’s client roster includes Kacey Musgraves, Faith Hill and, as of this year, actress Kate Hudson. Executive producer for Fox’s country music soap opera Monarch.

John Peets

Founder, Q Prime South: Best-known for work with Eric Church, has also managed The Black Keys and Rhiannon Giddens. Last year partnered with Church to establish Solid Entertainment.

Jessie Scott

Program Director, WMOT: Influential radio voice in country and Americana. Co-founded Americana Music Association and helped MTSU station switch to Americana format.

Jim Selby

Chief Publishing Executive, Concord: Previously COO, took over publishing role at the start of 2001. Former Naxos of America CEO who has been with Concord since 2016.

Mike Sistad

Vice President, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers: More than two decades with performance rights organizations. Belmont University alumnus was promoted to VP in 2019 and has worked with The Recording Academy, Operation Song and the Association of Independent Music Publishers.

Jennie Smythe

CEO, Girlilla Marketing: Founded digital marketing firm in 2008, with client roster now including Tim McGraw, Brandy Clark and the Academy of Country Music. Making industry opportunities for women has been major focus.

Stephen Trageser

Music Editor, Nashville Scene: Teams with publication editor-in-chief D. Patrick Rodgers, a former music editor, to oversee coverage of local music scene for alt weekly influential o Music Row.

Sarah Trahern

CEO, Country Music Association: Took over at trade group in 2014 and has seen its CMA Fest weather a pandemic. Former Great American Country executive previously covered politics at C-SPAN.

Lester Turner President, TunedIn Broadcasting: Company is home to WRLT Lightning 100 and Live on the Green Music Festival, which returned in 2022 after two-year absence.

Mike Vaden

Principal, Elliott Davis: Leads regional firm’s entertainment and family o ce practice. Accountant with long history of working with music industry figures including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and George Jones.

Jack White

Musician and Owner, Third Man Records: Grammy winner known for work with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.

White Stripes’ platinum album Elephant celebrates 20-year anniversary this year.

Jason Moon Wilkins

Program Director, WNXP: Longtime stalwart of local music scene. A founder of Do615 and later a daily host on Nashville’s NPR a liate, now leading programming at its indie music station.

Sally Williams

President of Nashville Music and Business Strategy, Live Nation: Former head of Opry Entertainment Group programming and artist relations division and Grand Ole Opry GM. Oversees Live Nation operations of Live Nation Nashville venues Ascend Amphitheater and Brooklyn Bowl.

Jane Allen

CEO, Entrepreneur Center: Appointed in 2019 to lead 2010-founded organization that has provided assistance to 10,000-plus entrepreneurs, including 800 alumni who have raised more than $319 million in capital, generated $417 million in revenue and experienced over $100 million in exits.

Tatum Hauck Allsep

Founder and CEO, Music Health Alliance: Launched in 2013 to provide access to health care and insurance for music community. Vanderbilt grad oversees entity that has served more than 11,000 clients and secured more than $50 million in cost savings.

Janet and Jim Ayers

Founders, The Ayers Foundation: Launched organization in 1999 to improve quality of life for Tennesseans through health, education and social welfare programs. Foundation has awarded more than 4,300 college scholarships, providing services to 21 high schools and two community colleges in the state. Added Dr. Burton Williams as CEO early this year.

Bari Beasley

CEO, Heritage Foundation of Williamson County: In 2017 named historic preservation entity’s first-ever CEO. Oversaw purchase of former O’More College of Design campus, renaming it Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens. Leads 1967-established foundation that faced tough battle starting in late 2022 related to preservation of ex-Hank Williams Sr. home Beechwood Hall.

Corinne Bergeron

Executive Director and CEO, Frist Foundation: Replaced Pete Bird (who remains as senior fellow) at 2022’s beginning. Belmont grad oversees entity that has provided $270 million in funding via 9,000-plus grants.

Barbara Bovender

Tennessee Region Chair, American Red Cross Ti any Circle: Founding member of Nashville chapter of Tiffany Circle, female donors to Red Cross who pledge to donate $10,000 or more annually. Serves on Ti any Circle National Council. Tennessee Region’s Ti any Circle has grown to nearly 70 members, making it one of the nation’ largest.

Hal Cato

President, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee: Replaced the retiring Ellen Lehman in late 2022. Previously served as CEO of Thistle Farms for almost seven years.

Agenia Clark

CEO, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee: Dynamic leader of organization that serves more than 11,000 girls and 4,000 volunteers in 39 Middle Tennessee counties.

Angela Crane-Jones

President and CEO, Nashville Business Incubation Center: Has served in role since 2013 and been with nonprofit since 2003. TSU grad is known for her board service.

Glenn Cranfield

President and CEO, Nashville Rescue Mission: Oversees SoBro-based operation that serves more than 7,000 men, women and children annually. Nonprofit annually lands more than $20 million in public support.

Tina Doniger

Executive Director, Community Resource Center: Stepped into role in 2019 for organization that facilitates donations for more than 300 nonprofit agencies in nine Middle Tennessee counties. Oversaw in 2020 major donation drive ($10 million) for tornado and COVID-19 relief e orts.

Sarah Figal

Executive Director, Nashville Conflict Resolution Center: Joined NCRC sta in 2011 (after volunteering with organization) and became executive director in 2015. Holds degrees from Yale and Harvard.

Rachel Freeman

President, Sexual Assault Center: Named to position in 2018 after joining center in 2001. Agency provides support to survivors of sexual assault.

Pete Gri n

President and CEO, Musicians on Call: Instrumental in growth of charity providing live and recorded performances to patients in hospitals across the country. Previously worked at MTV Networks.

Jenny Hannon

Executive Director, Friends of Warner Parks: Appointed to position in 2019. Oversees nonprofit arm of parks system, dedicated to preservation and conservation. Major projects include the restoration of the Allée at Belle Meade Boulevard entrance of Percy Warner Park.

Danny Herron

President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville: Has served in the position since 2010. Leads organization that, since 1985, has built approximately 1,000 new homes and served about 3,500 individuals.

Sallie Hussey

Executive Director, Fifty Forward: Named to position in 2019. Veteran nonprofit industry pro oversees numerous programs benefiting adults over 50 through its seven learning centers in Nashville and Williamson County. Fifty Forward has worked with about 20,000 individuals since 1956.

Wallace Joiner

Executive Director, Turnip Green: Has served in role for almost 12 months after 10-year run working at Frist Art Museum. Leads organization that emphasizes the reuse of items related to creativity and art.

Nancy Keil

President and CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank: Named to position in 2019 after five years as chief development and marketing o cer. Runs 1978-founded organization fighting hunger with 450 partner agencies working in 46 Middle and West Tennessee counties.

Kay Kretsch

CEO, Dismas House: Former board chair who took over in 2020 from Gerald Brown, who had for four years led organization that provides housing and social support programs for formerly incarcerated men. Dismas in spring 2020 opened four-story residential facility.

Eddie Latimer

CEO, A ordable Housing Resources: A 30-year veteran of the nonprofit housing development industry. Oversees sta that includes multiple members with 20 years or more experience each.

Liz McLaurin

President and CEO, The Land Trust for Tennessee: Named president in July 2015 and assumed CEO o ce in May 2016. Since 1999, conservation nonprofit has protected almost 135,000 acres of public and private land statewide through more than 420 projects. Started her career in theater, acting in New York City.

Sharon Roberson

President and CEO, YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee: Oversees organization that o ers programs for women and girls, including the Family Learning Center and the state’s largest domestic violence shelter.

Lori Shinton

President and CEO, Hands on Nashville: Has led, since 2016, organization that connects thousands of volunteers to 300-plus service projects each month. Former COO of local YWCA.

Martha Silva and Tara Lentz

Co-Executive Directors, Conexión Américas: Replaced Juliana Ospina

Cano, who stepped down in mid2021, to run various programs that assist region’s vibrant Latino community. Nonprofit has assisted more than 9,000 Latino families.

Becca Stevens

Founder and President, Thistle Farms: Episcopal priest, author and entrepreneur oversees nonprofit that works with women recovering from prostitution, tra cking and addiction. Holds a master’s degree in divinity from Vanderbilt.

John Tumminello

Executive Director, Centennial Park Conservancy: Appointed to position in 2019 after eight years with organization. Oversees nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of the Parthenon and Centennial Park. Holds an MBA degree from Columbia University.

Steve Turner

Chairman, James Stephen Turner Family Foundation: Credited for philanthropic e orts and helping lay the groundwork for what became down- town Nashville’s post-2000 boom. Supports multiple local cultural attractions, such as Nashville Symphony and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Lewis Agnew

President, Chas. Hawkins Co.: Named co-leader of long-time firm in 2016, teaming with chairman Bill Hawkins. Received the 2016 NAIOP Developing Leader Award for Middle Tennessee.

Allen Arender

Director of Development, Holladay

Properties: Has helped Indianapolis-based Holladay create Nashville market presence. Company bought Germantown-area property in late 2021 and again in early 2023.

Steve Armistead

Partner, Armistead Arnold Pollard Real Estate Services: Co-founder

(with Bill Barkley) of company that helped jump-start development of the Gulch. Now sometimes partnering with Tim Morris, Jared Bradley and Brad Bars on various projects.

Jessica Averbuch

CEO and Owner, Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty: Started her residential real estate career in 2001. Holds degree in anthropology and psychology from Washington University.

Shawn Bailes

President, FMBC Investments: Boutique developer who sold his 83 Freight apartment property derived from shipping containers in Wedgewood-Houston for about $11.2 million in 2020. Has completed projects in 12South and West End Park, among other areas.

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Managing Director, Mill Creek: Oversees local operations of Boca Raton, Florida-based company. Leads company underway or planning multiple large-scale residential buildings within the city’s urbanized districts. Teams with Jim Beckner to run local Mill

President, The Bradley Projects: Skilled at both design and development. Firm is recognized for its con-

Managing Principal, Cushman & CRE industry veteran who oversees daily operations of entity that merged with DTZ in 2015. Previously worked at Smith Barney. Joined Cushman in 2006 and partners with Charlie Gibson, executive managing director,

Community and Citizenship DirecJoined Turner in late 2021 in position he continues to hold. Earned master’s degree in public administration from University of Tennessee.

Sean Buck

VP, O ce Leader, JE Dunn: With local o ce of Kansas City-based builder since 2003. On his sixth title in two decades. Elevated from group manager role in late 2019. Holds degrees from Auburn and Vanderbilt.

Jim Caden

Investor: Unassuming industry veteran who helped lead the reinvention of M Street in The Gulch. Part of investor group that sold small parcel to the state related to the Broadway viaduct project.

Wood Caldwell

Principal, Southeast Venture: Likely the most visible member of company with multiple heavyweights. Serves with Cam Sorenson in SEV’s development services division. Company — which also leans on principal and managing broker Greg Coleman — sold Gulch site at Eighth and Division for eye-catching $38 million in late 2021.

Bo Campbell

Partner, Real Estate Industry CoChair, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis: Has been involved in several firsttime transactions or development deals in Tennessee, including the redevelopment of the former Nashville Convention Center site that became Fifth + Broadway.

Kelly Cathey

Managing Director, Gensler: Teams with co-managing director Christopher Goggin to lead local o ce of what is generally considered the world’s biggest design firm. Previously worked with Nashville-based Gresham Smith.

Tyler Cauble

Founding Principal and President, The Cauble Group: Boutique player who focuses his development attention on Dickerson Pike corridor and North Davidson County. Founded Parasol Management in 2018 for property management duties.

Alex Chambers

Senior VP and Nashville Market Leader, Highwoods Properties: Oversees company that developed SoBro site on which sits 30-story Bridgestone Americas Tower. Replaced Brian Reames, who retired in 2022.

Rodney Chester

CEO and Board Chair, Gresham

Smith: Has worked for firm for nearly 24 years. Joined company’s board of directors in 2015 and previously served as COO since 2018 before assuming new role in January 2022. Succeeded Al Pramuk, who remains company chairman. Teams with chief development o cer Kelly Knight Hodges and Principal Brandon Bell to lead company.

Neal Clayton

Owner, Engel & Völkers: Nashville native (a Hillsboro High School graduate) and veteran of the local residential real estate scene. Also owns Neal Clayton Realtors. Teams with John Clayton, the company’s license partner.

Hunter Connelly

CEO, Village Real Estate Services: Named to role in January 2019 and teams with principal broker Zach Goodyear. University of the South grad previously worked as co-founder with Aaron White at Evergreen Real Estate.

David Creed

President, Creed Investment: Is seeing construction completion on 20-story mixed-use Moore Building in Midtown, a project with which Atlanta-based Portman is participating. Works closely with Stan Snipes, founder of Snipes Properties and a former XMi o cial. Owns downtown’s The Pilcher Building.

Dwane Crews

Owner and CEO, Synergy Realty

Network: Former music industry official who is a licensed general contractor and Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast.

Roy Dale

CEO, Dale & Associates: Former Metro Councilmember o ers 31-plus years of experience in planning, zoning, development and construction management. Teams with trusted deputy Michael Garrigan to lead company involved in multiple local projects.

Mark Deutschmann

Chairman Emeritus, Village Real Estate Services: Sold majority interest in Village, which he started in 1996, in 2019. Oversees Core Development, known for Werthan Mills Lofts and its multiple projects in Wedgewood-Houston, with Andrew Beaird.

Sheila Dial-Barton

Principal, EOA Architects: Leads design firm long spearheaded by Gary Everton. University of Tennessee grad has been with company since 1997.

Andrew Donchez

Principal, Head of Development, SomeraRoad: Teams with Jonathon Reeser, principal and co-head of acquisitions, to oversee Nashville o ce of company that also has presence in New York. Company’s Paseo South Gulch continues to unfold.

Glynn Dowdle

Principal, Dowdle Construction Group: Has worked within industry since 1988. Teams with Allen Buchanan and Chase Manning to oversee company.

Tim Downey

CEO, Southern Land: Leads company known for its mixed-use Vertis Green Hills, which won the NAIOP multi-family development of the year award in early 2020. SLC in February paid $9.85M for Green Hills site GBT previously eyed for tower.

John Eakin

Chairman, Eakin Partners: Industry veteran oversees with Barry Smith company that has developed mixeduse mid-rises Roundabout Plaza, SunTrust Plaza, 1201 Demonbreun and the 2020-completed Peabody Plaza in Rolling Mill Hill.

John Eldridge III

President, E3 Construction: Continues focus on Clifton Avenue and surrounding streets of McKissack Park (which he dubbed City Heights). Overton graduate known for his work with friend and fellow real estate investor Max Khazanov.

Tarek El Gammal

Executive Managing Director, Newmark: Former JLL and SEV o cial who holds MBA degree from the University of Chicago. Formed local o ce in 2020 with CRE industry heavy-hitter Vince Lefler.

Gina Emmanuel

Principal, Centric Architecture: Teams with Jim Thompson, Justin Lowe and David Plummer to guide design firm. Board member of NAIOP, Catholic Charities of Tennessee and the Metro Housing Trust Fund Commission.

Meg Epstein

Founder, CA South Development: Working on projects in Edgehill, Pie

Town and North Capitol. Moved her company in 2022 to Wedgewood-Houston building. Now eyeing East Nashville site on river for major work.

David Frazier CEO and Owner, Hardaway Construction: Acquired venerable company in 2018 after serving as president and operations manager. Holds two degrees from U.S. Naval Academy.

Bill Freeman

Co-Founder, Freeman Webb Companies: Oversees 41-year-old company with about 450 employees and nearly 15,000 apartment units and 1 million square feet of commercial property under management in four states. Was appointed in 2022 by President Joe Biden to Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Owns Post parent company FW Publishing.