2023 Virtual Impact Awards

Proudly presents

The 30th Annual Virtual Impact Awards Gala

“A Celebration of Excellence”

The TriState Minority Supplier Development Council

April 20, 2023

Dear Patrons:

Welcome to the 30th Annual Virtual Impact Awards Gala.

The Board of Directors and staff are honored to have you join us to celebrate the remarkable achievements of corporate members and certified minority businesses across our 3-state footprint, which includes Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. We remain the connecting link to profitable and successful business relationships among our stakeholders – locally, regionally and nationally.

Now celebrating three decades, the council is pleased to present this special occasion which celebrates supplier diversity at its best. The TriState Minority Supplier Development Council continues to shape the growth and development of minority businesses. During the presentation, an array of honorees will take center stage as part of this year’s awards presentation.

This occasion is dedicated to honor minority businesses, corporate members, and individuals that have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to a better and more inclusive business marketplace.

Special appreciation is extended to our generous sponsors, who help to make this event possible. The very generous support and commitment gives us the much-needed resources to advance our overarching mission.

This year’s celebratory event also features the TMSDC Education Foundation. Its mission is to recognize outstanding graduating high school students, and to provide scholarships to advance higher education as a result of the generous contributions we receive each year. We are proud to announce that this year’s donors contributed $82,150 toward scholarships which will be presented this evening to 7 notable students. Corporations, minority businesses, and individuals make it all possible. Congratulations to the exceptional scholarship recipients.

Congratulations are extended to all of the award winners. Your devotion to the common purpose of business enterprise, and philanthropy continues to make an indelible impact on our economy and the community-at-large. We extend our thanks to the nominees, production crew, staff, volunteers and all individuals who generously contributed to making this wonderful celebratory event happen.

Thank you for your continued patronage. We hope you will enjoy this special Celebration of Excellence.

Sincerely,

Richard Manson, JD CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TSMSDC CHAIRMAN, CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO. PRESIDENT, SOURCEMARK, LLC

Cheri K. Henderson PRESIDENT & CEO, TSMSDC

Together we can inspire change.

We believe mutual respect, cross collaboration and inclusion drive growth and innovation. When you partner with us you join a team that’s equally committed to progressing business and securing a sustainable future. For everyone.

April 20, 2023

Dear Impact Awards Gala Participants:

The Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) of the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) welcomes you to the 2023 Impact Awards Gala. Tonight, we celebrate the many contributions and achievements made by corporations, minority businesses, corporate representatives, individuals and graduating high school seniors.

The MBEIC is the voice of certified MBEs. We work in concert with the TriState council and with other MBEs to integrate ‘best practices’ for growth, success and sustainability. Our goal is to assist MBEs in reaching their full potential, and to authenticate the business case for corporations to realize that supply chain diversity is a strong investment that drives overall business success. It is a win for everyone, most especially for the communities in which we live and serve.

This event spotlights the commitment that minority businesses are making to provide quality products and services to TSMSDC corporate members. Also, MBES are awarding corporate members and supplier diversity professionals that have demonstrated a commitment to the growth and the development of MBEs.

I, along with the MBEIC and its selection committee, extend congratulations to all of the awardees, and thank you for joining us for what promises to be an outstanding ‘Celebration of Excellence’.

Sincerely,

Warren A. Sawyers PRESIDENT & CEO ATLAS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION CHAIRMAN, MBEIC, TSMSDC

PHONE: 615.620.0970

FAX: 615.620.0989

TOLL FREE: 877.669.4520

www.atlasmanagement.us

About the Impact Awards

The Impact Awards recognizes the outstanding performance and achievements of the members and affiliates of the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) during the past year. The occasion reaffirms our belief in, and support of the future of our youth by awarding scholarships to deserving high school graduating students. Since its inception in 1994, the coveted awards program has become the council’s graduating most anticipated event to businesses and students who have excelled in service and individual achievement. The elegant gala celebrates service and volunteerism, and annually raises funds for the worthwhile programs of TSMSDC, and its Education Foundation.

Each year, the Impact Award is presented in four categories: Corporation of the Year (for distinction in minority business opportunities); Corporate Representative of the Year (for distinction in personal leadership and support of minority businesses); Minority Suppliers of the Year in four categories (for distinction as a viable business and supporter of TSMSDC); and Impact of the Year (for distinction in extraordinary contributions and exclusive influence).

Selection Process: The MBEIC sent business surveys, via the council, to all TSMSDC member corporations. The Corporation of the Year award honors the corporate member who has made outstanding and extraordinary contributions in developing and expanding minority business opportunities. The MBEIC Corporation of the Year Committee reviewed and vetted the surveys submitted based upon the criteria and information received, used segments of the National MBEIC “Best Practices,” and narrowed the responses to the top finalists. The local committee selects and presents the winner of the influential Corporation of the Year.

In contrast, the Corporate Representative of the Year is decided on the basis of popular opinion, garnered through the support of minority businesses affiliated with the council. This award is a tribute to the representative who, through personal leadership, has involved his or her corporation in the implementation and/or expansion of its supplier diversity program and recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion as a business imperative.

The TSMSDC corporate members submit nominations for Minority Suppliers of the Year based on the criteria of a certified minority supplier for distinguished viability, and business acumen in the areas of product, quality, customer service, timely delivery, industry knowledge and professional staff. The votes are tallied and awards are presented.

The Council’s staff selects and presents the highest honor, Impact of the Year Award. The awards signify personal leadership, commitment and extraordinary contributions to TSMSDC.

About the Education Foundation

The TMSDC Education Foundation was officially inaugurated in 1993. Its mission is to provide assistance and support of at-risk graduating high school students who are unable to continue their education beyond high school. Including this year’s recipients, the Education Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in scholarship assistance to 398 high school graduates. These articulate and academically talented students matriculate to colleges, universities and vocational institutions throughout the country.

Fairness. Respect. Inclusion.

With multicultural roots, Nissan is committed to providing an inclusive space that encourages innovative ideas from our diverse workforce and supply base. We not only respect, but eagerly welcome, the varied perspectives of these talented men and women. Nissan believes our commitment to our core principles of diversity - fairness, respect and inclusion - is essential to creating quality and innovative products.

Our Host

Attorney Richard Manson is the president of SourceMark, LLC, a premier provider of innovative products, services and solutions to the healthcare and retail pharmacy industry. Additionally, Manson is of counsel with Manson, Johnson and Conner, LLP, Attorneys at Law, a full-service law firm with a diverse practice encompassing broad areas of the law. His distinguished legal career spans over 31 years, managing a private law practice that includes multi-business collaborations, extensive work nationally and internationally with media conglomerates representing high-profile clients, a successful publisher and author, and university professor. His accomplishments in private practice, along with his broad experience in corporate law, civil rights, mergers and acquisitions, litigation management and complex, strategic business planning, makes him an enviable speaker and conference leader. Previously, he served as general counsel for several prominent institutions, banks, sports enterprises, marketing, entertainment and media holding companies.

He has traveled extensively, and recently became a member of the Society of International Business Fellows, an organization focusing on international commerce and culture. Board affiliations include the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC), TMSDC Education Foundation, Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance, Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, and the Ethics Committee Chairman of USATF (USA Track and Field). He is the board chairman of Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Company, the only continuous operating minority financial institution in the country, and serves as the Interim Chairman of the TSMSDC Board of Directors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fisk University, and a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University Law School.

Attorney Manson is a graduate of the Business Executive Management Programs at Amos Tuck at Dartmouth School of Business, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He represented TSMSDC in West and South Africa during a trade mission of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the New York headquarters of the 23 Supplier Development Councils nationwide.

Awards Program

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Master of Ceremonies

Richard Manson, President, SourceMark, LLC Of Counsel, Manson, Johnson, Conner, PLLC Chairman and Legal Counsel, Board of Directors, TSMSDC

NMSDC

Greetings

Ying McGuire, CEO & President

National Minority Supplier Development Council - New York, New York

Opening

Cheri K. Henderson, President & CEO, TSMSDC

Welcome

Attorney Richard Manson

The Occasion, Awards Criteria & Acknowledgments

Entertainment Nashville Jazz Workshop

Presentation of Awards

Corporation of the Year & Corporate Representative of the Year

Warren A. Sawyers, President & CEO, Atlas Management Corporation, MBEIC Chairman, and Sub-Committee Chair, Corporation of the Year, Board of Directors, TSMSDC

Minority Suppliers of the Year – Class I, II, III, IV

Attorney Richard Manson

Impact of the Year

TMSDC Education Foundation

MISSION: The TMSDC Education Foundation was officially inaugurated in 1993. Its mission is two-fold: to provide assistance to at-risk graduating high school students who will contribute to the diversity in higher education, and to remove financial barriers and access to higher education. To date, the foundation has awarded over $2.4 million in scholarship assistance to 398 high school graduates.

UNIQUE NEEDS, UNIQUE SOLUTIONS: The TMSDC Education Foundation fills a void unaddressed by other programs. Its unique focus is to assess academic proficiency, college readiness, and the development of interpersonal skills. Integrity in the selection of scholarship recipients is maintained by the direct involvement of volunteer committee members from corporations, minorityowned businesses, community partners, and individuals.

ALLIANCE: The alliance between the TMSDC Education Foundation and various organizations reaches several high schools throughout Middle Tennessee. The focus is on socio-economically disadvantaged students with the following goals: ease the number of at-risk graduating high school seniors enrolled in institutions of higher learning

Improve the workforce and drop-out rate ease the likelihood of success

Improve social and academic proficiencies ease opportunities among donors and recipients

SUPPORT NEEDED: Education is the key to success. It is through the generous support of corporations, minority businesses, individuals, and community partners that the TMSDC Education Foundation is able to reach out to these most deserving young men and women, with a continuum of financial support, resources, and internships.

Make a difference! Fulfill the dreams for young people to strive toward excellence. Support and promote the growth of minority businesses. If you and/or your organization would like to contribute, please contact the TMSDC Education Foundation at (615) 726-0586. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent by law.

THE LEVELS OF SUPPORT ARE:

Chancellor - $10,000 and up Professor - $500 - $999

Vice Chancellor - $5,000 - $9,999 Patron - $250 - $499

Department Chair - $1,000 - $4,999 Friend - Up to $249

EDUCATION: FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS

Presentation of Impact Awards by

Corporation of the Year

The award honors the corporate member who has made outstanding and extraordinary contributions in developing and expanding minority business opportunities. The MBEIC sent surveys to all TSMSDC member corporations. The MBEIC Corporation of the Year SubCommittee reviewed the surveys submitted and narrowed the responses to the top three finalists based upon a point system. The Corporation of the Year MBEIC Sub-Committee, vets, selects and presents the winner.

Presenter:

Warren A. Sawyers, President and CEO, Atlas Management Corporation

MBEIC Chairperson, and Board of Directors, MBEIC Corporation of the Year Sub-Committee Chair, TSMSDC

Nominees:

Nashville Electric Service (NES)

Nissan Group of the Americas

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Trane Technologies

Corporate Representative of the Year

This award is a tribute to the representative who, through personal leadership, has involved his or her company in the implementation and/or expansion of its minority supplier diversity program. Corporate representatives are nominated by the certified minority businesses of TSMSDC.

Presenter:

Warren A. Sawyers, President and CEO, Atlas Management Corporation

MBEIC Chairperson, and Board of Directors, MBEIC Corporation of the Year Sub-Committee Chair, TSMSDC

Nominees:

Lisa Blake – Altria Client Services, LLC

Marilyn Clark – University of Kentucky

Matt Greene – Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Antoine Hinton – Dollar General

KeeKee Mathis – Trane Technologies

Joy Walker – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)

Kate Weaver – GE Appliances

Minority Suppliers of the Year

The awards recognize the certified minority supplier for distinguished viability and business acumen in the areas of product, quality, customer service, timely delivery, industry knowledge and professional staff. In addition to these qualities, the supplier has supported, through active affiliation, the programs, events and activities of the TSMSDC. Minority Suppliers are nominated by the corporate members of the council.

Presentation

Nominees:

Class I ($1M & Under)

BC Holdings of TN, LLC (TN)

B-G Innovative Safety Systems (TN)

Bluegrass Construction Operations (KY)

Crayons & Marketers (TN)

Destiny Communications LLC (KY)

Fresh Bourbon Distilling Company, LLC (KY)

Legner Energy Group (KY)

Class II ($1M - $10M)

Cumberland Plastics (TN)

Facilities Maintenance & Services (KY)

JAM Distribution, LLC (KY)

Martina Brothers (KY)

Nimbus (KY)

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC (TN)

Yoshis Industrial Packaging & Supply, LLC (KY)

Impact of the Year

Class III ($10M - $50M)

Action Facilities Management, Inc. (WV)

Lestar Mineral Development, Inc. (KY)

Premiere Building Maintenance

Corporation (TN)

Scientific Sales, Inc. (TN)

Superior Maintenance Co (KY)

Class IV ($50M +)

Diversified Supply, Inc. (TN)

EnovaPremier, LLC (KY)

Guy Brown (TN)

TKTKonnect, LLC (KY)

V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc. (KY)

This award pays tribute to the individual who, through personal leadership and commitment, has made extraordinary contributions to the TSMSDC. This individual is selected by the TSMSDC staff.

Presentation

Nominees:

Carla Hendon – Meijer

Shaquanta Locke – Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Attorney Richard Manson – SourceMark, LLC

Marcella McCullough – Nissan Group of the Americas

Attorney Kim Stagg – Dickinson Wright, PLLC

A Salute to Past Impact Awards Nominee

2022

Corporation of the Year

Trane Technologies

Corporate Representative of the Year

KeeKee Mathis

Sr. Leader-Supplier Sustainability & Diversity

Trane Technologies

Minority Suppliers of the Year

MCI, LLC (Class I)

Atlas Management Corporation (Class II)

LB Manufacturing (Class III)

Diversified Supply, Inc. (Class IV)

Impact of the Year

Marilyn Clark

Supplier Diversity Manager

University of Kentucky

2021

Corporation of the Year

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Paul A. Buerkle, Jr.

Senior Program Manager, Supplier Diversity & Development, Supply Chain

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Minority Suppliers of the Year

Winfrey Foods, LLC (Class I)

Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (Class II) Action Facilities Management, Inc. (Class III)

Guy Brown (Class IV)

Impact of the Year

Nicole Dunigan

Senior Vice President & Financial Advisory

Pinnacle Financial Partners

2020

Due to the COVID pandemic, the Impact Awards did not take place

2019 Corporation of the Year

Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)

Corporate Representative of the Year

Paul A. Buerkle, Jr.

Senior Program Manager, Supplier Diversity & Development, Supply Chain

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Minority Suppliers of the Year

SealingLife, Inc. (Class I)

Fluent 360, LLC (Class II)

Remar, Inc. (Class III)

EnovaPremier, LLC (Class IV)

Champion of the Year

Robert Kinchen

Former Director Supplier Diversity, Service & Support Purchasing

Nissan North America, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Tera Vazquez

President & CEO

Guy Brown

2018

Corporation of the Year

Nissan North America, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Jackie LaJoie

Supplier Diversity Manager Ingersoll Rand Corporation

Minority Suppliers of the Year

Wingard Quality Supply (Class II)

Premiere Building Maintenance Corporation (Class III)

Guy Brown (Class IV)

Champion of the Year

Stanford T. Williams, Jr.

Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer

Messer Construction Company

Impact of the Year

Attorney Richard Manson, Esq. President

SourceMark, LLC

Legal Counsel, TSMSDC Board of Directors

2017

Corporation of the Year

Volkswagen Group of America –Chattanooga Operations, LLC

Corporate Representative of the Year

KeeKee Mathis

Supplier Diversity ManagerPurchasing, CP

Volkswagen Group of America –Chattanooga Operations, LLC

Minority Suppliers of the Year

Crowders Trucking (Class I)

Yoshis Industrial Supply (Class II)

Premiere Building Maintenance Corporation (Class III)

Guy Brown (Class IV)

Champion of the Year

Althea Jones

Manager, Supplier Diversity & Development, Supply Chain

Tennessee Valley Authority

Impact of the Year

Jackie LaJoie

Supplier Diversity Manager

Ingersoll Rand

2016

Corporation of the Year

Nissan North America, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Anthony Mathis

Director, Contract Diversity, Special Projects, Norton Healthcare

Minority Suppliers of the Year

AJ Media services, LLC (Class I)

Manufacturing Consulting International (Class II)

Johnson Bryce, Inc. (Class III)

V-Soft Consulting Group (Class IV)

Champion of the Year

Harvey Hoskins

President, Hoskins & Company

Impact of the Year

John Dunn

Senior Client Solutions Manager, Freeman

2015

Corporation of the Year

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Bryan Lillard

Supplier Diversity Coordinator

Nashville Electric Service

Minority Suppliers of the Year

Unison Group, LLC (Class I)

SourceMark, LLC (Class II)

Action Facilities Management, Inc. (Class III)

DSSI, LLC (Class IV)

Champion of the Year

Sherri L. Neal

Vice President, Cultural Development & Inclusion

HCA Healthcare

Impact of the Year

Maria Teresa ‘Tera’ Vazquez

President & CEO

Guy Brown

2014

Corporation of the Year

Johnson Controls, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Davita Taylor, Director, Business

Diversity Development

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Minority Suppliers of the Year

U-Kno Catering (Class I)

Hoskins & Company (Class II)

InShuttle Transportation (Class III)

Guy Brown (Class IV)

Champion of the Year

Yvette Porter Manager, Supplier Diversity

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Impact of the Year

M. Kimberly Stagg

Of Counsel

Dickinson Wright, PLLC

2013

Corporation of the Year

Nashville Electric Services (NES)

Corporate Representative of the Year

Sandra Claiborne, C.P.M.

Director – Service & Support Purchasing

Renault Nissan Purchasing Organization

Minority Suppliers of the Year

Diamond Restoration (Class I)

Team Ignition Pancultural Marketing Group (Class II)

Remar Technologies Group, LLC (Class III)

Guy Brown (Class IV)

Impact of the Year

Terriance Moody

Principal Manager

Dream Systems, LLC

2012

Corporation of the Year

Volkswagen Group of America –Chattanooga Operations, LLC

Corporate Representative of the Year

Rodney Creager

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Bridgestone Americas

Minority Supplier of the Year

Ewing Moving Services & Storage, Inc.

Champion of the Year

Jim Fitzgerald, Jr.

President & CEO

HealthTrust Purchasing Group

Impact of the Year

Emily Benedict

District Sales Manager, TN & KY

OfficeMax

2011

Corporation of the Year

Nissan North America, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Almetta Bond

Supplier Diversity Coordinator

Nashville Electric Service

Minority Supplier of the Year

Porter-Walker, LLC

Impact of the Year

Charlotte Peacock

Senior Vice President

Pinnacle Financial Partners

2010

Corporation of the Year

AT&T

Corporate Representative of the Year

James Threalkill

Senior Director of Corporate Diversity, Skanska USA, Inc.

Minority Supplier of the Year BC Holdings, LLC

Impact of the Year

Keith L. Eakins, Jr.

Supplier Diversity Manager

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. – Chattanooga Operations, LLC

2009

Corporation of the Year

Nashville Electric Service

Corporate Representative of the Year

Reuben Hamilton, Jr.

Manager, Supplier Diversity/ Strategic Sourcing & Procurement CVS Caremark Corporation

Minority Supplier of the Year Scientific Sales, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Tera Vazquez, President Guy Brown Products, LLC

2008

Corporation of the Year

Johnson Controls, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Almetta Bonds

Supplier Diversity Coordinator Nashville Electric Service

Minority Supplier of the Year

Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Rodney Creager Supplier Diversity Coordinator Bridgestone Americas

2007

Corporation of the Year Johnson Controls, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Rick Jones

Purchasing Manager Cummins Filtration

Minority Supplier of the Year

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC

Impact of the Year

Angela Williams

Manager – Supplier Diversity BellSouth Corporation

Champion of the Year

Mark Isom President Premiere Building Maintenance Corporation, Inc.

2006

Corporation of the Year Fleetguard Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Karen McNair Supplier Diversity Manager Fleetguard Inc.

Minority Supplier of the Year Global Industrial Components, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Warren Sawyers President/CEO

Atlas Management Corporation

Champion Award

Joe Ruberto Joint Venture Partner

Outback Steakhouse

2005

Corporation of the Year Johnson Controls, Inc

Corporate Representative of the Year

Almetta Bonds

Supplier Diversity Coordinator Nashville Electric Service

Minority Supplier of the Year Zycron Computer Services, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Jim Fitzgerald

President & CEO

HealthTrust Purchasing Group Senior VIce President, HCA

2004 Corporation of the Year Johnson Controls, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Titus Martin Supply DIversity Manager Strategic Procurement Johnson Controls, Inc.

Minority Supplier of the Year Premiere Building Maintenance Corporation, Inc.

Impact of the Year (Tie)

Jim Fitzgerald President & CEO, HealthTrust Purchasing Group

Senior VIce President, HCA

Gale Sayers

President, Sayers40, Inc.

2003

Corporation of the Year Advanced Composites, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Benji Holt, Purchasing & Administration Manager Advanced Composites, Inc.

Buyer of the Year

Steve Hammonds Director, Facilities & Services

Support Purchasing

Nissan North America, Inc.

Minority Supplier of the Year

Thomas, Lloyd & Shedrick

Impact of the Year

Rick Mills, President, Fleetguard, Inc. Vice Chairman, Cummins Inc.

2002

Corporation of the Year

Johnson Controls, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Reginald K. Layton Minority Business Development Director Johnson Controls, Inc.

Buyer of the Year

Tim Partlow Vice President & CFO, HCA

Minority Supplier of the Year Arvie Personnel Services, LLC

Impact of the Year

Jim Fitzgerald President & CEO

HealthTrust Purchasing Group Senior Vice President, HCA

2001

Corporation of the Year

Tennessee Valley Authority

Corporate Representative of the Year

Glen Mayer, Corporate Supplier Diversity Director, UPS, Inc.

Buyer of the Year

Timothy Webster Purchasing Manager Cebal Americas

Minority Supplier of the Year Scientific Sales, Inc.

Chairman’s Award for Excellence

Don Kohanski, President & CEO

Nashville Electric Service

Impact of the Year

David Thibodeau, Executive Vice President SunTrust Bank

2000

Corporation of the Year Fleetguard/Nelson Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Rick Gagnard

Director of Indirect Sourcing Fleetguard/Nelson, Inc.

Buyer of the Year

Bill Todd

Regional Procurement Specialist

Tennessee Valley Authority

Minority Supplier of the Year Scientific Sales, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Sheila Hill, Director Business Development Diversity

Square D Company

1999

Corporation of the Year

Bates Fabricating, Inc.

Corporate Representative of the Year

Barbara Lowe

Manager of Minority Affairs

Gaylord Entertainment

Buyer of the Year

Michelle Sweeney

Vice President of Purchasing

First American National Bank

Minority Supplier of the Year

Arvie Personnel Services, LLC

Impact of the Year

Darrel Mogilles, Director, Business Diversification Program

Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation

1998

Corporation of the Year

Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation

Corporate Representative of the Year

Dennis Glenn, Supplier Diversity Specialist, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Buyer of the Year

Jim Wilson, Director of Corporate Purchasing, Del-Met Corporation

Minority Supplier of the Year

Ewing Moving Service, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Corris Boyd, Assistant Vice President,Materials Resource Management Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation

1997

Corporation of the Year

Tennessee Valley Authority

Corporate Representative of the Year

Watechia Baugh

Vendor Diversity Coordinator

Vanderbilt University

Buyer of the Year

Ed Lawrence , Buyer

Tennessee Valley Authority

Minority Supplier of the Year

Arvie Personnel Services, LLC

Impact of the Year

Richard Manson, Attorney Law Office of Richard Manson

1996

Corporation of the Year (Tie)

Saturn Corporation

Tennessee Valley Authority

Corporate Representative of the Year (Tie)

Randall Dunn

Director of Operations

Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency

Tony Tinsley, Purchasing Manager, Duracell U.S.A.

Buyer of the Year

Debbie Lawrence

Vice President, Purchasing

First American National Bank

Minority Supplier of the Year (Tie)

Scientific Sales, Inc.

Zycron Computer Services, Inc.

Impact of the Year

Lesly Hart-Kelly, President Aztech Industrial Supply, Inc.

Chairman’s Award for Excellence

Cheri K. Henderson

Executive Director, TMSDC

1995

Corporation of the Year

Tennessee Valley Authority

Corporate Representative of the Year

Tawnee Kirby, Minority Business Development Regional Manager, TN/ KY, NationsBank

Buyer of the Year

Michelle Hampton

Buyer, Duracell U.S.A.

Minority Supplier of the Year

Zycron Computer Services, Inc.

Impact of the Year

James E. Lawson, President

The Lawson Group

1994

Corporation of the Year (Tie)

The Kroger Company

Northern Telecom

Corporate Representative of the Year

Dewayne Scott, Senior Category Manager, The Kroger Company

Buyer of the Year

Tony Tinsley, Buyer Duracell U.S.A.

Minority Supplier of the Year Minorico, L.P.

Impact of the Year

Rita Mitchell, President Mitchell Financial, Inc.

1993

Corporation of the Year

NationsBank of Tennessee

- Financial Services

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA, Inc.

-Manufacturing/Retailing

Tennessee Valley Authority

- Transportation/Utilities

Ingram Industries, Inc.

-Diversified Services/Government Institutions

Corporate Representative of the Year

James Lawson NationsBank of Tennessee -Financial Services

Dennis Glenn Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA, Inc. - Manufacturing/Retailing

Frank Alford

Tennessee Valley Authority -Transportation/Utilities

Frank Chappell

Ingram Industries, Inc. -Diversified Services/Government Institutions

Buyer of the Year

Dennis Glenn

Minority Development Specialist

Toyota Motor Manufacturing USA, Inc.

Minority Supplier of the Year Minorico, L.P.

Special Tribute of the Year

William Bothwell

Vice President of Supply Management Northern Telecom

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2023 Scholarship Recipients

HCA Healthcare - $12,500

Nissan North America, Inc. - $10,000

Lennox Winston

Career Goal: US Air Force Officer

School Choice: North Carolina A&T University

Guy Brown - $15,000

Hannah Sullenbarger

Career Goal: Architect

School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA Healthcare - $12,500

Louisville Water Co. - $500

Nicole Dunigan - $500

Bakari Rush

Career Goal: Entrepreneur

School Choice: Kentucky State University

Nissan Group of the Americas - $10,000

TMSDC Education Foundation - $1,500

Pinnacle Construction Partners - $1,000

Van “Hubert” Thang

Career Goal: Civil Engineer

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Action Facilities Management - $2,500

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Johnson Bryce Corporation - $2,000

Alonzo Davis, Jr.

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Lane College

SourceMark LLC - $2,500

MCI AST, LLC - $1,000

Timya Carey

Career Goal: Radiologic Technician

School Choice: Austin Peay State University

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $2,500

BC Holdings of Tennessee - $1,500

SMS Holdings Corporation - $1,500

Emily Benedict - $150

Gabrielle Hill

Career Goal: Elementary School Teacher

School Choice: University of Mississippi

2023 Scholarship Judges

Lauren Dooros, Guy Brown

Derrick Dowell, TriState Minority Supplier Development Council

Nicole Dunigan, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Sharon Gentry, HCA Healthcare

Cheri Henderson, TriState Minority Supplier Development Council

Magalie Normil, HCA Healthcare

Ronda Brown-Quarles, Nissan Group of the Americas

Amy Wheeler, Nashville Electric Service (NES)

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Class of 2022

Guy Brown - $15,000

Mena Doce College/University: Vanderbilt University

Career Goal: Computer Scientist

Nissan North America - $10,000

SMS Holdings Corporation - $1,500

Yage Ango

College/University: University of Tennessee

Career Goal: Computer Engineer

Bridgestone Americas - $10,000

JWS Auto Matrix, LLC - $1,500

Devin Bester

College/University: University of Kentucky

Career Goal: Engineer

Nissan North America - $10,000

BC Holdings of Tennessee - $1,500

Kyndall Brisco

College/University: DePaul University

Career Goal: Public Relations Manager

CoreCivic - $5,000

SourceMark LLC - $2,500

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,500

Anonymous - $1,500

Nicole Dunigan - $500

Te’ Varius Strayhorn

College/University: Sewanee University

Career Goal: Physician

Tera Vazquez - $5,000

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $2,500

Archangel Protective Services - $2,000

Susan A. L. Marston, MBA - $500

Antonio Salazar

College/University: Stanford University

Career Goal: Aeronautical Engineer

Volkswagen Group of America - $5,000

Ewing Moving Service & Storage -

$1,500

TMSDC Education Foundation - $1,500

MCI, LLC - $1,000

Nicole Dunigan - $500

Patrick Johnson - $500

Alexander Ford

College/University: Western Kentucky University

Career Goal: Real Estate Agent/ Entrepreneur

fluent360 - $3,000

Action Facilities Management, Inc.$2,500

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,000

Aquabiliti - $500

Sydney Rucker

College/University: Haverford College

Career Goal: Journalist/Lawyer

Messer Construction Co. - $2,500

Wingard Quality Supply LLC- $2,500

Robert Browning

College/University: Lipscomb University

Career Goal: Architect

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Michael Gordon

College/University: Morehouse College

Career Goal: Physician

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Anthony Helwig

College/University: East Tennessee State University

Career Goal: Architect; Interior Designer

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Faith Miniard College/University: Tennessee State University

Career Goal: Hospital Administrator

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Sammaria Perry

College/University: Belmont University

Career Goal: Attorney

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Jalon Taylor College/University: Middle Tennessee State University

Career Goal: Accountant

Class of 2021

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Nissan North America, Inc. - $10,000

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $1,500

Kennedy Martin

Career Goal: Business Administration

School Choice: Alabama A&M University

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. - $5,000

Messer Construction Co. - $2,500

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Nashville Electric Service - $1,000

TRC Worldwide Engineering - $500

Simon Robertson

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $10,000

Alexandra Cantrell

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer

School Choice: Colorado School of Mines

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. - $5,000

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Juwan Lwangmianga

Career Goal: Neonatologist

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Knoxville

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Tera Vazquez - $5,000

Nazyr Whyte

Career Goal: Psychologist

School Choice: Loyola University –Chicago

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

JWS Auto Matrix, LLC - $1,500

Nicole Dunigan - $500

Amy Wheeler - $500

Taliyah Autman

Career Goal: Child Psychologist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

CoreCivic - $5,000

Action Facilities Management, Inc.$2,000

Aquabiliti - $500

Sheri Carter

Career Goal: Veterinarian

School Choice: Oglethorpe University

Guy Brown - $5,000

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

Esther Emeka-Emeji

Career Goal: Real Estate Broker

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Guy Brown - $5,000

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,500

Richard Onaghinor

Career Goal: Software Engineer

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Jani-King of Nashville - $1,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Archangel Protective Services, Inc.$1,000

Shania Robertson

Career Goal: Photographer

School Choice: Savannah School of Arts

FedEx - $2,500

Fluent360- $2,000

BC Holdings of Tennessee - $1,000

Treasure Eckles

Career Goal: Music Educator/Performer

School Choice: Indiana University

HC Healthcare - $5,000

Y’Keria Fields

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

In Full Motion, Inc. - $2,500

Bestway Services, Inc. - $1,500

MCI AST, LLC - $1,000

Chazan Page

Career Goal: Physical Therapist School Choice: Tennessee State University

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)/ HealthTrust - $5,000

Ariana Torres

Career Goal: Nursing School Choice: Belmont University

Volkswagen Group of America –Chattanooga Operations -$5,000

Samantha Woodson

Career Goal: Architectural Engineer School Choice: Tennessee State University

Class of 2020

Guy Brown - $15,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

Jordan Simmons

Career Goal: Foreign Policy Analyst School Choice: Washington University

Nissan North America- $10,000

Messer Construction Co. - $2,000

Nicole Dunigan - $500

Elise Russ

Career Goal: Civil Engineer School Choice: Tennessee State University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $10,000

Nicolas DeBose

Career Goal: Computer Engineer School Choice: University of Memphis

CoreCivic - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

Laterrica Spivey

Career Goal: Business Entrepreneur

School Choice: Kentucky State University

Hospital Corporation of America/ HealthTrust - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

DeCorian Bowers

Career Goal: Exercise Therapist

School Choice: University of the South – Sewanee

TMSDC Education Foundation -$1,500

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,500

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. - $1,000

Amy Wheeler - $500

Phillip Murray

Career Goal: Forensic Scientist

School Choice: Lipscomb University

Bestway Janitorial Services - $4,000

TMSDC Education Foundation -$1,500

Princess Salifou

Career Goal: Entrepreneur School Choice: University of Lynchburg

Hospital Corporation of America/ HealthTrust - $5,000

Kiya Crockett

Career Goal: Nursing

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga

Hospital Corporation of America/ HealthTrust - $5,000

Mark Eskander

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Hospital Corporation of America/ HealthTrust - $5,000

Gianna Fondren

Career Goal: Nursing

School Choice: Spalding University

Volkswagen Group of America - $5,000

Faith Iduoze

Career Goal: Biologist

School Choice: University of Memphis

Tera Vazquez - $5,000

Trinity Kinslow

Career Goal: Broadcast Journalist

School Choice: Southern University

Hospital Corporation of America

(HCA)/HealthTrust - $5,000

Tanasi Patterson

Career Goal: Nursing

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Jani-King of Nashville - $1,500

SMS Holdings Corporation - $1,500

Sadio Barnes

Career Goal: Veterinarian

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

FedEx - $1,500

Trechelle Burch

Career Goal: Business Manager

School Choice: Nashville State Community College

Fluent360 - $2,500

JWS Auto Matrix, LLC - $1,500

Christian Holt

Career Goal: Mass Communications/ Journalist

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga

SourceMark - $2,500

FedEx - $1,000

Jacques Johnson

Career Goal: Electrical Engineer

School Choice: Tennessee

Technological University

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

BC Holdings - $800

David Thibodeau - $300

Nafisa Hossain

Career Goal: Human Resource Director

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Archangel Protective Services - $1,000

Nashville Electric Service - $1,000

MCI Premier Packaging Group, LLC - $1,000

Julius Witherspoon

Career Goal: Audio Engineer

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Meharry Medical College - $1,000

Dr. Bernard Turner - $1,000

Dr. Herman Williams - $1,000

Namiah Hughes

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: University of Memphis

Class of 2019

Guy Brown - $15,000 + Summer

Internship

HCA Healthcare/HealthTrust - $5,000

Nicole Dunigan - $1,000

Chance Williams

Career Goal: Business Marketing

School Choice: Eckerd College

HCA Healthcare/HealthTrust - $5,000

fluent360, LLC - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc.- $1,500

David Bush

Career Goal: Business Administration

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

HCA Healthcare/HealthTrust - $5,000

InShuttle Transportation Co. - $1,000

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

Khala Clemmons

Career Goal: Nurse

School Choice: Trevecca Nazarene University

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. - $5,000

TNT Supply Chain Services, LLC - $2,000

Kofi Patterson

Career Goal: Cyber-Security Analyst

School Choice: Morehouse College

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. -

$3,000

FedEx - $2,500

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $500

Damilare Adenola

Career Goal: Information Technologist School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

CoreCivic - $5,000

Nashville Electric Service - $1,000

Kerissa Bryant

Career Goal: Pediatrician School Choice: Vanderbilt University

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. - $5,000

HCA Healthcare/HealthTrust - $5,000

Toyota - $1,000

BC Holdings TN, LLC - $800

DevMar Products, LLC - $100

Reynolds & Reynolds Facility Services

- $100

Caroline Fanous

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Trevecca Nazarene University

Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC. - $5,000

MCI Premier Packaging Group, LLC -

$1,000

Chibuzor Okolocha

Career Goal: Animator School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Anonymous - $5,000

Dr. & Mrs. Herman Williams - $1,000

Sabrina Panya

Career Goal: Neonatal Nurse

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga

HCA Healthcare/HealthTrust - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

Deairrus Waller

Career Goal: Paramedic

School Choice: Cumberland University

Bestway Services, Inc. - $2,000

Dickinson Wright P, LLC - $1,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Saidia Bell

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Xavier University

Remar Technologies Group, LLC.$2,000

JWS Automatrix, LLC - $1,500

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,500

Faith Dixon

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,500

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Jacques Meneese

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer

School Choice: University of Memphis

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Shermar Moore

Career Goal: Architectural Engineer

School Choice: University of Memphis

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Shermon Moore

Career Goal: Civil Engineer

School Choice: University of Memphis

Messer Construction Company. - $2,500

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Angelesa Morrow

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Belmont University

The David Thibodeau Trust Fund$5,000

Kennedy Stevenson

Career Goal: Business Analyst

School Choice: Emory University

Class of 2018

Guy Brown - $15,000

Aryelle Lipscomb

Career Goal: Zoologist: Veterinarian School Choice: Eckerd College

Bridgestone Americas - $10,000

Gabriel Hutchinson

Career Goal: Attorney School Choice: Fisk University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $10,000

Miles Wright

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer School Choice: University of Memphis

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Volkswagen Group of America –

Chattanooga Operations, LLC - $5,000

Lauren Dardy

Career Goal: Business Entrepreneur School Choice: Alabama A&M University

CoreCivic - $5,000

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Marcus DeBose

Career Goal: Cyberspace Analyst

School Choice: Tennessee Technological University

FedEx - $2,500

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Remar Technologies Group, LLC$2,500

Michael Calvin

Career Goal: Sports Agent

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Titan Franchising - $5,000

SMS Holdings, Inc. $1,500

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Iyana Rainer

Career Goal: Psychologist

School Choice: Clark- Atlanta University

Fluent360 - $5,000

MCI | AST - $2,500

Janae Cogmon

Career Goal: Educator

School Choice: University of Tennessee

In Full Motion, Inc. - $2,500

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

Nicole Dunigan - $1,000

Robert Lilly-Sneed

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Phillip Eskander

Career Goal: Pharmacist

School Choice: Vanderbilt University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Nicole Falodun

Career Goal: Pediatrician School Choice: University of Tennessee

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.$3,000

Bestway Services, Inc. - $1,000

Ewing Moving and Storage, Inc. - $1,000

Benedict Iduoze

Career Goal: Software Designer School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Grace Oboh

Career Goal: Physician School Choice: University of Tennessee

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Helena Ayiad

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Gibson Companies - $1,500

TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc. - $1,000

Brianna Johnson

Career Goal: Architectural Engineer

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,500

Theophilus Onaghinor

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer School Choice: Western Kentucky University

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

BC Holdings - $800

David Thibodeau - $300

Nafisa Hossain

Career Goal: Human Resource Director School Choice: University of Tennessee

InShuttle Transportation - $1,000

Marcole Enterprise, Inc. - $500

Chris Wheeler Films - $500

Brianna Baker

Career Goal: Pediatric Dentist School Choice: University of Memphis

JWS Automatrix, LLC - $1,000

Messer Construction - $1,000

Nicolas Reynolds

Career Goal: Physical Therapist School Choice: University of Tennessee

Class of 2017

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Anonymous - $2,000

Jani-King of Nashville - $1,500

Messer Construction - $1,000

Ronda Brown-Quarles - $500

Jayla Harlan

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

HCA Healthcare - $10,000

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Folusho Micah

Career Goal: Pediatrician School Choice: Morehouse College

Guy Brown - $10,000

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $500

Ihuoma Ohanaka

Career Goal: Chemical Engineer School Choice: Case Western University

Bridgestone Americas - $5,000

Volkswagen Group of America –

Chattanooga Operations, LLC - $5,000

MIG Steel Fabrication - $1, 500

Khadija Bangura

Career Goal: Diplomatic Affairs

School Choice: Spelman College

HCA Healthcare - $10,000

BC Holdings, LLC - $750

Manson Johnson Conner Law Firm - $500

Ronda Brown-Quarles - $250

Antonious Hana

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Lipscomb University

Anonymous Donor - $5,750

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

SMS Holdings, Inc. $1,500

Remar Technologies Group, LLC - $1,000

Christine Ruiz

Career Goal: Athletic Trainer

School Choice: Western Kentucky University

CoreCivic - $5,000

Guy Brown - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $500

Joshua Trueheart

Career Goal: Business Administrator

School Choice: Tennessee State University

fluent360 - $5,000

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Dickinson Wright PLLC - $1,000

Ewing Moving Services & Storage, Inc. - $1,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $500

Mohamed Muday

Career Goal: Physical Education Teacher

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Bridgestone Americas - $5,000

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,500

John King

Career Goal: Chemical Engineer

School Choice: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga

FedEx - $2,500

Cushion Employers - $1,000

HCA Healthcare - $1,000

HJI Supply Chain Solutions - $1,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $500

Maurice & Cynthia Fitzgerald - $500

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Dylan Bush

Career Goal: Sports Broadcaster

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Bestway Services, Inc. - $2,500

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.$2,500

HCA Healthcare - $1,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $500

Nicole Dunigan - $500

Da’Joun Mason

Career Goal: Audio Engineer

School Choice: Belmont University

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Gibson Companies - $1,500

Nashville Electric Service - $1,000

Jayla Cogman

Career Goal: Entrepreneur

School Choice: University of Tennessee

- Knoxville

Class of 2016

Guy Brown - $7,500

HCA Healthcare - $2,500

Shelbi Barritt

Career Goal: Copywriter

School Choice: Union University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Bridgestone Americas - $5,000

Arin Chapman

Career Goal: Clinical Psychologist

School Choice: Rider University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc.$2,500

Remar Technologies Group, LLC - $1,000

Daniel Williams

Career Goal: Business Analyst

School Choice: Citrus College

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Jani King of Nashville - $1,000

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

BC Holdings, LLC - $500

Henry Iduoze

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer

School Choice: Howard University

Guy Brown - $7,500

Zavior Phillips

Career Goal: Journalist

School Choice: University of Chicago

Bridgestone Americas - $5,000

HCA Healthcare - $1,250

Nashville Electric Service - $500

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Samiha Hossain

Career Goal: Neurologist/Psychiatrist

School Choice: Washington University

Corrections Corporation of America$5,000

HCA Healthcare - $1,250

JaJuan Jones

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Lipscomb University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Mama Turney Homemade Pies, Inc.$1,000

Wesley Upshur

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer

School Choice: Tennessee

Technological University

Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC - $5,000

Cynthia & Maurice Fitzgerald - $500

Desmond Cambridge

Career Goal: Architect

School Choice: Vanderbilt University

Fluent360 - $5,000

Stewart, Johnson, Manson & Conner$500

Briana Zachery

Career Goal: Television Management School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Diversified Supply, Inc. $2,500

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,000

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Parisa Bastian

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer School Choice: Tennessee State University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Jennifer Bissada

Career Goal: Physician School Choice: Belmont University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Kiana Carter

Career Goal: Dentist

School Choice: Lipscomb University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Nis Hoskins

Career Goal: Registered Nurse

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

In Full Motion, Inc. $2,500

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Tobiloba Opeke

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

MIG Steel Fabrication, LLC - $1,500

Gibson Companies - $1,500

Dickinson Wright PLLC - $1,000

Ewing Moving Services & Storage, Inc. - $1,000

Fadya Mikhael

Career Goal: Nurse Practitioner

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,500

FedEx Corporation - $2,500

Jonathan Vincent

Career Goal: Corporate Lawyer School Choice: University of Tennessee

Class of 2015

Guy Brown - $10,000

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Diamond Restoration, LLC - $500

Kennedy Martin

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Georgetown University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Day & Zimmermann, NPS - $2,500

Marim Kamel

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Nissan North America - $5,000

Natalie Simpson

Career Goal: Journalist

School Choice: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Desmond Bush

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Western Kentucky University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Alan Jackson

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: University of Tennessee - Martin

Bridgestone Americas - $5,000

Isaiah Cunningham

Career Goal: Music Engineer

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Samuel Opeke

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Vanderbilt University

Team Ignition Pancultural Marketing

Group - $2,500

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Christian Reynolds

Career Goal: Sports Agent School Choice: University of Tennessee

Corrections Corporation of America$5,000

Nicholas Vincent

Career Goal: Architect School Choice: Tennessee State University

Nissan North America - $5,000

Okey Ohanaka

Career Goal: Aerospace Engineer

School Choice: Case Western University

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $3,000

Volkswagen Group of America - $2,000

Chattanooga Operations, LLC

Zoe Phillips

Career Goal: Physical Therapist School Choice: University of Mobile

HCA Healthcare - $2,500

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC - $2,500

Briana Watson

Career Goal: Child Psychologist School Choice: University of Tennessee

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $2,500

MIG Steel & Fabrication, LLC - $2,500

Raven Bufford

Career Goal: Architect

School Choice: Fisk University

TMSDC Education

Foundation - $1,500

Gibson Companies - $2,500

Dickinson Wright PLLC - $1,000

Leslie Hennings

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: University of Memphis

HCA Healthcare - $2,500

ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance$2,500

Terry Goldthreate, Jr.

Career Goal: Sports Manager

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - $2,500

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,500

TMSDC Education Foundation - $1,000

T’Anna Williams

Career Goal: Engineer

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Diversified Supply, Inc. - $2,000

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Kami Dyer

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Centre College

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,500

Remar Technologies Group, LLC - $1,000

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

Mama Turney’s Homemade Pies, Inc.$1,000

Marcole, LLC - $500

Midaela Wiley

Career Goal: Nurse

School Choice: Tennessee State University

BC Holdings, LLC - $1,000

Ewing Moving Services & Storage, Inc. - $1,000

Dream Systems, LLC - $1,000

Redmond Design, LLC - $100

Jordan Thomas

Career Goal: Engineer

School Choice: University of Houston

Class of 2014

Guy Brown - $15,000

Brian Laurore

Career Goal: Computer Engineering

School Choice: Southern Illinois University

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

Citizens’ Savings Bank & Trust Company - $2,500

Team Ignition Pancultural Marketing Group - $2,300

LaMonica Thomas

Career Goal: Nurse School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Bridgestone Americas - $7,000

Eric Abernathy

Career Goal: Optometrist School Choice: Mercer University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $2,500

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,500

Remar Technologies Group, LLC -

$1,000

Diversified Supply, Inc. - $1,000

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Darra Wright

Career Goal: Nurse School Choice: University of Memphis

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $1,250

Nicholas Calvin

Career Goal: Attorney School Choice: Howard University

Nissan North America - $5,000

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $1,250

Jazmin Esquivel

Career Goal: Nurse School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

Augtonia Coleman

Career Goal: Industrial Engineer School Choice: Howard University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Shantheria Carlisle

Career Goal: Nurse Practitioner School Choice: University of Alabama

In Full Motion, Inc. - $3,000

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC -

$2,000

Patrice Dansby

Career Goal: Surgeon School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Riccola Donnell

Career Goal: Nurse

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Bridgestone Americas - $3,000

Volkswagen Group of America - $2,000

Chattanooga Operations, LLC

Melany Frierson

Career Goal: Dentist

School Choice: University of Louisville

Gibson Companies - $2,500

A-Z DME, LLC - $1,000

Ewing Moving Services & Storage - $1,000

Mama Turney’s Pies, Inc. - $500

Cassandra McGarr

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Dickinson Wright PLLC - $1,000

Marcole Enterprises, Inc. - $500

Cushion Employers Services - $500

Deborah Opeke

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Vanderbilt University

HCA Healthcare - $5,000

Belinda Scruggs

Career Goal: Video Game Designer

School Choice: Art Institute of Atlanta

Nissan North America - $5,000

Regine Lane

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice:

University of Tennessee

Wingard Quality Supply - $2,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

BC Holdings, LLC - $1,000

Lyneesya Wilson

Career Goal: Psychiatrist

School Choice: Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $3,000

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

Diamond Restoration, LLC - $1,000

Reginald Marshall

Career Goal: Businessman

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Class of 2013

Guy Brown Services, LLC - $15,000

Salvador Hernandez

Career Goal: Film/International Business

School Choice: Western Kentucky University

Bridgestone Americas - $5,000

TMSDC Education Foundation- $2,500

Office Max - $250

Sara Kamel

Career Goal: Engineer

School Choice: Lipscomb University

HCA/HealhTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

Gibson Companies - $2,500

Cecilee Dickens

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: University of Tennessee

– Chattanooga

Nissan North America - $5,000

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,500

Omari Smith

Career Goal: Game Designer

School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA/HealhTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

Diamond Restoration - $2,000

Bennie Thompson

Career Goal: Respiratory Therapist

School Choice: Motlow State Community College

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $2,500

Volkswagen Group of America- $2,000

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

Zycron, Inc. - $1,000

Chukwunonso Ohanaka

Career Goal: Mechanical Engineer

School Choice: Austin Peay State University

HCA/HealhTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

Zycron, Inc. - $1,000

Hang Nguyen

Career Goal: Nurse

School Choice: Lipscomb University

HCA/HealhTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

Ewing Moving Services & Storage - $500

Don Hardin Group - $500

Hope Sanford

Career Goal: Registered Nurse

School Choice: Bellarmine University

HCA/HealhTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

In Full Motion, Inc. $1,000

Gerold Oliver

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

HCA/HealhTrust Purchasing

Group -$5,000

Remar Technologies Group, LLC - $1,000

Bariangela Segovia

Career Goal: Physician’s Assistant

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Nissan North America - $5,000

Daniel Shelton

Career Goal: Corporate Executive

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Bridgestone Americas - $5000

Tia Freeman

Career Goal: Government Relations

School Choice: University of Tennessee

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In 2022, Messer Construction Co. spent $255M, 20% of our purchases, with certified M/WBE businesses across our regions in the Midwest and Southeast.

Dedicated resources for strategic partnerships

Excels in company purchases with diverse suppliers

Nationally recognized best practices

Day & Zimmermann NPS - $2,500

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

Zycron, Inc. - $1,000

Ashlee Washington-King

Career Goal: Educator

School Choice: University of Tennessee

– Chattanooga

Enterprise Holdings - $2,500

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $2,000

Maliyah Bass

Career Goal: Physician’s Assistant

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Wilcas Wire - $1,000

Chelsea Moore

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Bennett College

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Dickinson Wright PLLC - $,1000

Marea Chatman

Career Goal: Software Designer School Choice: Trevecca Nazarene University

In Full Motion, Inc. - $1,000

A-Z DME, LLC - $1,000

Lyons Cleaners - $500

Alexia Talley

Career Goal: Engineer School Choice: Tennessee State University

Class of 2012

Bridgestone Americas - $10,000

TMSDC Education Foundation- $2,500

Dickinson Wright PLLC - $1,000

Annonymous - $100

Eric Robinson

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: Morehouse College

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing Group - $10,000

Jim & Courtney Fitzgerald - $2,500

Helen Albert

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Guy Brown Services, LLC - $10,000

+ Summer Internship

Maria Rojano

Career Goal: Graphic Designer School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group - $10,000

Remar Technologies Group, LLC –

Laptop + Printer

Ogbado Ugochukwun

Career Choice: Physician

School Choice: Western Kentucky University

Nissan North Americas - $10,000

Cynthia Nkem

Career Goal: Biomedical Engineer

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Skanska USA, Inc. - $5,000

Guy Brown Services, LLC - $5,000

Jasmine Hicks

Career Choice: Physician

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Skanska USA, Inc. - $2,500

SourceMark, LLC - $2,500

Gray Line Tennessee - $1,000

Diana & Phillip Wynne - $250

HD, Inc. - $100

Jakiya Thacker

Career Choice:

Politician/Public Policy Administrator

School Choice: Howard University

A+ Education & Training Services - $3,000

SMS Holdings - $1,500

Saundra & Sidney Curry - $1,000 + Stock Certificate

Amber McKinney

Career Choice: Registered Nurse

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $2,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Ciarra Bowman

Career Choice: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Day & Zimmermann, NPS, Inc. - $2,500

Enterprise Holdings - $2,000

Christopher Willingham

Career Choice: Sports Manager

School Choice: Maryville College

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $2,000

Team Ignition Pan - cultural Marketing Group - $500

Jasmine Oates

Career Choice: Occupational

Psychologist

School Choice: Lincoln Memorial University

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $2,000

Remar Technologies Group, LLC$1,000 + laptop

DeMario Donnell

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Tennessee Technical University

Volkswagen Group of America - $2,000

Lyons Cleaners - $1,000

Keheira Henderson

Career Goal: Computer Engineer

School Choice: University of Southern California

Diamond Restoration - $1,000

Meharry Medical College - $1,000

Makayla Hollomon

Career Choice: Physical Therapist

School Choice: University of Alabama –Birmingham

Class of 2011

Guy Brown Products, LLC - $10,000

Skanska USA, Inc. - $5,300

Emmanuel Woodruff

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group - $10,000

Kandy Diaz

Career Goal: Healthcare

Industry Professional

School Choice: Lipscomb University

Nissan North America - $10,000

Carlisha Hayden

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Bridgestone Americas - $10,000

Marika Holt-Edwards

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

Valeria Alegria

Career Goal: Nursing

School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group - $5,000

Patricia Archer

Career Goal: Psychologist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group – $3,000

Atlanta Peach Movers - $1,000

Premiere Building Maintenance

Corporation - $1,000

Jawaun Wilson

Career Goal: Sports Management

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $2,500

Guy Brown Products, LLC - $2,000

Cynthia Lazo

Career Goal: Marine Biologist

School Choice: University of Tampa

Guy Brown Products, LLC - $3,000

Rebeca Funes

Career Goal: Entrepreneur School Choice: Harding University

SMS Holdings, Inc. -$1,500

AT&T - $1,200

Mona Talley

Career Goal: Physician School Choice:

Bethune-Cookman University

SunTrust Bank - $1,500

MasterStaff, Inc. - $1,000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.-

$1,000

Alvaro Quintero

Career Goal: Physician School Choice: Lipscomb University

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $1,000

Dickinson Wright, PLLC - $1,000

Meharry Medical College - $500

Marquez Braden

Career Goal: Computer

Software Developer School Choice: Tennessee Technological University

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

DeOndrea Foster

Career Goal: Professional Singer School Choice: Morgan State University

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $1,000

Elyria Parks

Career Goal: Registered Nurse School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Community Network of African American Telecommunication

Professional of AT&T - $2,000

Isaiah Grigsby

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Lyons Cleaners - $1,000

Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services - $1,000

Diamond Henderson

Career Goal: Psychologist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Class of 2010

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing Group - $10,000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Chattanooga Operations, LLC -

$1,000

La’ Quesha Pinkard

Career Goal: Human Resources Director

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Bridgestone Americas - $10,000

Johnnie Ray Davis

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing Group - $10,000

J C Pickett, Jr.

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Nissan North America - $10,000

Jasmine Hendrix

Career Goal: Real Estate Developer

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Guy Brown Products, LLC

- $10,000 + Internship

Danyell Jackson

Career Goal: Psychiatrist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Skanska USA, Inc. - $5,250

Paris Patterson

Career Goal: Physician School Choice: Tennessee State University

TMSDC Education Foundation -$2,500

AT&T - $1,200

Gray Line Nashville - $500

Andre Hyde

Career Goal: Music Recording Industry School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. -$2,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

Alysa Jackson

Career Goal: Nursing

School Choice: Tennessee State University

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,500

Enterprise Rent-A-Car - $1,250

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $1,000

MacKenzie DeCourcey

Career Goal: Nursing

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC$1,000

Atlanta Peach Movers - $1,000

Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services - $1,000

Lien Nguyen

Career Goal: Business Manager

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Class of 2009

Guy Brown Products - $10,000

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

De’ Angelo Young

Career Goal: Pathologist

School Choice: University of Tennessee

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group - $10,000

Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services, Inc. - $1,000

Edmondson Associates Entrepreneur

Development Network - $1,000

Mylan Johnson

Career Goal: Pediatrician

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund - $5,000

Bridgestone Americas Supplier

Diversity - $5,000

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $2,500

Michael Williams

Career Goal: Pharmacist

School Choice:

Austin Peay State University

Nissan North America - $10,000

Global Recruiters of Nashville Metro$500

Shanika McMillan

Career Goal: Architect

School Choice: David Lipscomb University

HCA/HealthTrust Purchasing

Group - $10,000

Ke’Oshia Mitchell

Career Goal: Cardiologist

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

SRS, Inc. - $1,000

Jarvis Roberts

Career Goal: Social Worker

School Choice: Lambuth College

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

SMS Holdings Inc. - $1,500

Rayshonda Crawford

Career Goal: Veterinarian

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Skanska USA Building, Inc. -$1,000

TRC Engineering Worldwide, Inc.- $500

Demetrice Harris

Career Goal: Entrepreneur

School Choice: Southern University

Johnson Bryce, Inc. - $1,000

Tavares Smith

Career Goal: Broadcast Journalist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Class of 2008

HCA - $15,500

Sharnika Breedlove

Career Goal: Sports Medicine/ Athletic Trainer

School Choice: Alcorn State University

Bridgestone Firestone Trust

Fund- $10,000

Darreka Carney

Career Goal: Nursing School Choice: Tennessee State University

Cummins Filtration - $10,000

Mycheala Garrett

Career Goal: Video/Film Director School Choice: Tennessee State University

Guy Brown Products - $10,000

Terrika Goldthreate

Career Goal: Accountant School Choice: Tennessee State University

Nissan North America - $10,000

Michael McGaha

Career Goal: Business Administrator School Choice: Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls - $5,000

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,500

Alexandra Battle

Career Goal: Movie Producer School Choice: Tennessee State University

Mercedes-Benz U.S. Int’l Inc. - $5,000

Flecia Hardy

Career Goal: Nursing School Choice: Carson-Newman University

Specialized Communications Companies (SCC) - $5,000

Dominique Harris

Career Goal: Criminal Justice School Choice: Bethel College

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $2,500

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $2,500

Jasmine Alford

Career Goal: Teacher School Choice: University of Memphis

HCA - $2,000

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,500

SMS Holdings - $1,500

Traronius Hathaway

Career Goal: Psychologist School Choice: Bethel College

HCA - $2,500

Jerome Edmondson & Associates - $1,000

Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services - $1,000

DevMar Products, LLC - $1,000

Jason Patterson

Career Goal: Business Administration

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Class of 2007

HCA - $20,000

Theresa Nandzo

Career Goal: Registered Nurse

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Cummins Filtration - $10,000

Brand Scaffold Rental & Erection Co. - $2,500

Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $2,500

Jant Pharmaceuticals - $500

Samico Professional Service - $200

Aaron Nandzo

Career Goal: Surgeon School Choice: Tennessee State University

Nissan North America - $10,000

Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund - $2,000

Sanitra Newsom

Career Goal: Entrepreneur School Choice: Howard University

Guy Brown Products, LLC - $5,000

Park Med Team Health - $2,500

Jaketa French

Career Goal: Physical Therapist School Choice: Western Kentucky University

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $3,000

Athena Health Club & Day Spa - $2,000

Sabastian Draughtdrill

Career Goal: Pediatrician School Choice: Fisk University

Manufacturers Industrial Group - $3,000

Electrical Contracting Services - $2,000

Ashley Hathaway

Career Goal: Accountant School Choice: University of Tennessee

Advanced Composites, Inc. - $5,000

Shenquale Jackson

Career Goal: Psychologist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

Dascia Turner

Career Goal: Child Care Center Director

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Outback Steakhouse - $2,000

AT&T - $1,200

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,000

LaCoya Odem

Career Goal: Real Estate Broker

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Jim Fitzgerald - $2,500

Kendal Gross

Career Goal: Pediatric Nurse

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Training Leadership & Development

TLD - $1,000

SMS Holdings, Inc. - $1,000

Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services - $500

Brandon Demonbreun

Career Goal: Sports Analyst

School Choice: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Class of 2006

HCA - $20,000

Travis Williams

Career Goal: Architectural Engineer

School Choice: Florida A&M

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

Jasmine Collier

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Fleetguard, Inc. - $7,500

Mercedes-Benz USI - $5,000

Jordan Irwin

Career Goal: Television Broadcaster

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Guy Brown Products, LLC - $5,000

Advanced Composites, Inc. -$5,000

Brittany Heights

Career Goal: English Teacher

School Choice: East Tennessee State University

Guy Brown Products - $5,000

Day and Zimmermann NPS, Inc.- $2,500

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,000

Victor Davidson

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Lambuth University

Dakkota Integrated Systems - $2,500

Bridgestone Firestone North America

Tires, LLC. - $2,000

Joshua Southall

Career Goal: Physical Education, Teacher/ Coach

School Choice: Western Kentucky University

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC$2,000

TLD – Training , Leadership, & Development - $2,000

Ashton Oatis

Career Goal: Pediatric Psychologist

School Choice: University of Memphis

SMS Holdings and Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services - $1,000

Day and Zimmermann NPS, Inc.- $1,500

LaKeshia McAdoo

Career Goal: Teacher

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC -

$1,000

Vincent Davis

Career Goal: Business School Choice: Jackson State University

Class of 2005

HCA- $20,000

Angela Harris

Career Goal: Pharmacist

School Choice: Xavier University (LA)

Fleetguard - $7,500

Dakkota - $2,500

Evelyn Normil

Career Goal: Pharmacist

School Choice: David Lipscomb University

Guy Brown Products, LLC - $5,000

Cassandra Yarber

Career Goal: Teacher School Choice: Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

Mercedes-Benz - $5,000

Juan Gomez

Career Goal: Engineer

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

MBEIC - $5,000

Phuc “Dennis” Nguyen

Career Goal: Medical Doctor School Choice: Vanderbilt University

Day and Zimmermann - $1,500

Manufacturing Industrial Group, LLC -

$1,000

Christina Crump

Career Goal: Pharmacist

School Choice: Fisk University

Manufacturing Industrial Group, LLC -

$2,000

Charles Martin

Career Goal: Computer Technician School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Day and Zimmermann - $1,000

SMS Holdings and Reynolds & Reynolds Janitorial Services - $1,000

Travareus Robinson

Career Goal: Sports Manager

School Choice: Arkansas State Tech

Scientific Sales- $1,000

Hillary Johnson

Career Goal: Lawyer School Choice: University of Memphis

Class of 2004

HCA - $20,000

Gregory Bell

Career Goal: Computer School Choice: University of Tennessee

Fleetguard, Inc. - $5,000

Eric Cox

Career Goal: Entrepreneur School Choice: Morehouse College

Guy Brown Products - $5,000

Brittnay Webster

Career Goal: Intensive Care Nurse School Choice: Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

Albert Spence, Jr.

Career Goal: Computer Programming School Choice: University of Tennessee

MBEIC - $5,000

Fred Brodie

Career Goal: Entrepreneur School Choice: Lane College

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. - $5,000

Victor Wright

Career Goal: Electrical Engineering School Choice: Austin Peay University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Zachary Lillard

Career Goal: Lawyer & Musician

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Lauren Hooten

Career Goal: Nursing School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

UPS, Inc. - $5,000

Latoyisha Rucker

Career Goal: Psychologist School Choice: University of Tennessee

Federal Express Corporation -$3,000

Josh Turntine

Career Goal: Entrepreneur School Choice: Austin Peay State University

Day and Zimmerman NPS, Inc. -$2,500

Tocarro Sweatt

Career Goal: Corporate Lawyer School Choice: Tennessee State University

Premiere Building Maintenance Corporation - $1,000

SMS Holdings - $1,500

Danja Yates

Career Goal: Journalist School Choice: Alabama State University

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC - $2,000

Christine Davis

Career Goal: Nursing School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC - $1,000

Thomasina Ramey

Career Goal: Physical Therapy

School Choice: Howard University

Scientific Sales, Inc. - $1,000

Tacarra Cunningham

Career Goal: Senator School Choice: Tennessee State University

Class of 2003

HCA - $15,000

Brandon Thompkins

Career Goal: Corporate Attorney

School Choice: Florida A&M University

Fleetguard, Inc. - $5,000

Norman McClain

Career Goal: Financial Advisor School Choice: Clark Atlanta University

Guy Brown Products - $5,000

Krunal Patel

Career Goal: Software programmer School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

Kye Stewart

Career Goal: Marine Biologist School Choice: Hampton University

MBEIC - $5,000

Latoria Wilson

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Austin Peay State University

Mercedes-Benz U.S.

International, Inc. - $5,000

Magalie Normil

Career Goal: Attorney School Choice: Stephens College

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Hitanshu Joshi

Career Goal: Computer Scientist School Choice: Auburn University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Aleshia Bean

Career Goal: Respiratory Therapist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

UPS, Inc. - $5,000

Rohan Patel

Career Goal: Computer Information Systems

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Day and Zimmermann NPS, Inc. - $2,500

Herbert Myers

Career Goal: Pilot

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

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Federal Express Corporation - $2,500

Rachel Herndon

Career Goal: Physician

School Choice: Austin Peay State University

Saturn Corporation - $1,500

Crystal Griffin

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Austin Peay State University

Manufacturers Industrial Group, LLC - $1,000

Antwain Leach

Career Goal: Politician School Choice: Western Kentucky

Class of 2002

HCA - $10,000

Mussa Nuri

Career Goal: Computer Engineer School Choice: Tennessee State University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Eyitemi Femi

Career Goal: Pediatrician School Choice: Xavier University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Tiffany Corlew

Career Goal: Podiatrist

School Choice: North Carolina

A & T University

Minority Business lnput Committee (MBEIC) - $5,000

Briana Jackson

Career Goal: Youth Counselor School Choice: Lane College

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.$5,000

Sherita Wade

Career Goal: Elementary Education School Choice: Volunteer State Community College

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. - $5,000

Torekea Daniels

Career Goal: Pediatrician School Choice: Alabama State University

DELL Computer Corporation - $5,000

TaShawn Stringer

Career Goal: Psychologist School Choice: Berea College

Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund - $5,000

Marquita Moore

Career Goal: Business Administration (Entrepreneur)

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Johnson Controls, Inc. - $5,000

Erica Payne

Career Goal: Print Journalism

School Choice: Clark Atlanta University

Fleetguard, Inc. - $5,000

Marquinta Gant

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Florida A & M University

“Angel Mike” - $4,000

Martina Swinger

Career Goal: Pediatrician

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Square D/Schneider Electric - $2,500

Vanessa Phillips

Career Goal: Day Care Center Director

School Choice: Nashville State Technical College

Square D/Schneider Electric - $2,500

Terrell Barbee, Jr.

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Federal Express Corporation - $2,500

Johnella Cherry

Career Goal: Psychologist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Xerox Corporation - $1,500

Barry Hayes

Career Goal: Sports Medicine

School Choice: Tennessee Tech University

Saturn Corporation - $1,250

Mailon Ridley

Career Goal: Computer Science Specialist

School Choice: Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville

Class of 2001

HCA/The Healthcare Company - $10,000

Brandon Thompson

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Clark Atlanta University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Douglas Thompson

Career Goal: Law Enforcement Officer

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Nissan North America, Inc. - $5,000

Corey Perry

Career Goal: Elementary School Teacher School Choice: Florida A & M University

Minority Business lnput Committee (MBEIC) - $5,000

Brandon Newsom

Career Goal: Stockbroker

School Choice: Tennessee State University

United Parcel Services of America, Inc. - $8,000

MarQuetta Chrismon

Career Goal: Pre-Medical Biology

Pediatrician

School Choice: Clark Atlanta University

Mercedes-Benz U.S.

International, Inc. - $5,000

LaNetta Mays

Career Goal: Elementaly Education

School Choice: Tennessee State University

DELL Computer Corporation - $5,000

Jamie McAfee

Career Goal: Mortician

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Square D/Schneider Electric - $2,500

ReKiaya Wilson

Career Goal: Physical Therapist

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Square D/Schneider Electric - $2,500

Tonika Sayles

Career Goal: Teacher

School Choice: Cumberland University

Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund - $2,500

Cortney McNabb

Career Goal: Special Education Teacher

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund - $2,500

Meta McLemore

Career Goal: Business Management

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Federal Express Corporation - $2,500

Jessica Hodge-Diggs

Career Goal: Social Work

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Fleetguard, Inc. - $2,000

Santia Halvell

Career Goal: Computer Programmer

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Xerox Corporation - $1,000

Valencia Petty-Perry

Career Goal: Daycare Owner

School Choice: Nashville State Technical Institute

Class of 2000

Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation - $10,000

Damien Harris

Career Goal: Teacher

School Choice: University of Tennessee at Martin

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A - $5,000

Stephanie Mosely

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: Bethune Cookman College

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A- $5,000

Tanishia Larkin

Career Goal: Business Management

School Choice: Alabama A & M University

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. - $5,000

Katherine Levenhagen

Career Goal: Broadcasting/News Anchor

School Choice: University of Tennessee

Minority Business lnput Committee (MBEIC) - $5,000

Robert Hall

Career Goal: Business Entrepreneur

School Choice:

Tennessee State University

Square D Company - $3,000

Waldrian Coleman

Career Goal: Medicine

School Choice: Fisk University

Square D Company - $3,000

Kimmely Newsom

Career Goal: Lawyer

School Choice: Kansas State University

Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund - $1,000

Annaheeta Naqvi

Career Goal: Doctor School Choice: Vanderbilt University

Federal Express Corporation - $1,000

Alexis Ridley

Career Goal: News Anchor

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Xerox Corporation - $1,000

Shemeka Hamilton

Career Goal: Business Administration

School Choice: Berea College

Class of 1999

Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation

- $10,500

Lavinia Owens-Shearron

Career Goal: International Economist

School Choice: Fisk University

Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation

- $10,500

Joe A. Smith III

Career Goal: Attorney

School Choice: University of Memphis

Mercedes-Benz U.S.

International, Inc. - $3,000

Latresha Malone

Career Goal: Certified Public Accountant

School Choice: Texas Southern University

Square D Company - $3,000

Joseph Martin

Career Goal: Sports Trainer

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation - $3,000

Tiffany Clark

Career Goal: Radiological Technician

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Arvie Personnel Services, LLC - $1,500

Latasha Pankey

Career Goal: Clinical Psychologist

School Choice: Hampton University

Class of 1998

Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation

- $3,000

Salah Wilson

Career Goal: Guidance Counselor

Entrepreneur

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

- $3,000

Kelando Daughtdrill

Career Goal: Music Producer

School Choice: Nashville State

Technical lnstitute

Square D Company - $3,000

Jessica Jones

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Arvie Personnel Services, LLC - $1,000

LaShonda Bond

Career Goal: District Attorney

School Choice: Fisk University

Class of 1997

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

- $2,800

Timmeka R. Belcher

Career Goal: Broadcast Journalist

School Choice: Middle Tennessee State University

Class of 1996

Square D Company - $5,000

Latasha Dianthe Jackson

Career Goal: Nurse Practitioner

School Choice: Memphis State University

Mercedes-Benz U.S.

International, Inc. - $2,800

Callen Turner

Career Goal: Accountant

School Choice: Nashville State

Technical lnstitute

Class of 1995

Northern Telecom - $10,000

Gabriel Pratt

Career Goal: Architectural Engineer

School Choice: Nashville State

Technical lnstitute

TMSDC Education Foundation - $2,800

Anishia Meshon Thompson

Career Goal: Registered Nurse

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Class of 1994

Education Foundation - $10,000

Takisha Carter

Career Goal: Computer Programmer

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Tennessee Valley Authority - $2,800

Misty Graves Dawn

Career Goal: Accountant/Entrepreneur

School Choice: Nashville State

Technical lnstitute

Class of 1993

Education Foundation - $10,000

Crissy Roper

Career Goal: Health Care Administrator

School Choice: Tennessee State University

Education Foundation - $2,800

Michelle Harmon

Career Goal: Architectural/Civil Engineer

School Choice: Nashville State

Technical lnstitute

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Acknowledgments

TSMSDC gratefully acknowledges the individuals, corporations and minority businesses who generously contributed to the success of this event

Attorney Richard Manson Barker & Christol, LLC

Daniel Crenshaw

Education Foundation Scholarship Donors and Judges

Impact Award Winners

Markeith Braden & Company, LLC

Nashville Jazz Workshop

Phyllis Moore

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Program Participants

Scholarship Recipients, Parents, Guardians and Judges

TMSDC Education Foundation

TSMSDC Staff

Volunteers

2023 Scholarship Donors

Action Facilities Management, Inc.

BC Holdings of Tennessee, LLC

Emily Benedict

Guy Brown

Nicole Dunigan

HCA Healthcare

Johnson Bryce Corporation

Louisville Water Company

MCI AST, LLC

Messer Construction Co.

Nissan Group of the Americas

Pinnacle Construction Partners, LLC

SMS Holdings Corporation

Scientific Sales, Inc.

SourceMark, LLC

TMSDC Education Foundation

Wingard Quality Supply, LLC

Advertising Partners

Atlas Management Corporation

Barker & Christol, LLC

Guy Brown

Hoskins & Company

Markeith Braden & Company, LLC

Messer Construction Co.

Nashville Electric Service (NES)

Nashville Jazz Workshop

Nimbus

Nissan Group of the Americas

RGMA

SourceMark, LLC

Superior Maintenance Co.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

TMSDC Education Foundation

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Trane Technologies

TSMSDC

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

World Wide Technology, Inc.

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