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Greg Cullum,
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Senior Vice President and Manager
of Commercial Real Estate Division, First Tennessee Bank
Been With Company: 25 years
Oversees: commercial real estate divisions in Chattanooga and
Knoxville
“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”
– John C. Maxwell, Internationally Acclaimed Author on Leadership
“Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher
standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”
– Peter Drucker, Famed Business Writer and Educator
The qualities required for strong leadership are wide-ranging. Throughout the Chattanooga area, businesses and services are
succeeding based on the leadership of professional men and women. The following businesspeople have been recognized by their
peers, members of their organizations, or others within the community for their exceptional leadership skills. They represent
this year’s Gold Club for Leadership.
Jennifer Goodman,
Assurance Department
Principal, Decosimo Certified Public Accountants
Been With Firm: 9 years, 10 months
Oversees: manufacturing and distribution clients with annual revenues approximating
$1.8 billion; not-for-profit clients with revenues up to $60 million; assists with practice
management for the firm which comprises 300 employees
With more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, Jennifer Goodman has a
passion for helping others make sense of a changing and complex world. Specializing
in both private and public company compliance and reporting, she maintains a current
knowledge of regulations, which allow her to anticipate and meet the needs of her clients.
She also uses her experience in leadership and business expansion to advance the careers
of others. Jennifer helped develop and implement a coaching program at her firm and
currently services on a committee tasked with cultivating and retaining leaders.
William E. Godbold, III,
Managing Par tner,
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC
Been With Firm: 37 years (partner for 34 years)
Oversees: 90 attorneys and 200 support staff in six multi-state offices
A “supportive and approachable” leader with “a quiet and steady presence,” William E.
Godbold has brought new energy and oversight to one of the oldest firms in Tennessee.
Committed to wise growth, he navigated his firm through the financial storm of the Great
Recession and the resulting winds of change. Godbold works hard to foster collaboration
between staff and attorneys, and his leadership has led to new business opportunities for the
firm. “As our managing member, Bill has set a tone of civility and respect that is important to
any healthy business,” says attorney D. Scott Bennett. “In a law firm, where attorneys often
have strongly held convictions on what courses of action to pursue, this demeanor is essential.”
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Positive, upbeat, and “inspirational in a quiet way,” Greg Cullum
was instrumental in helping his department remain profitable
through the Great Recession—despite all the challenges of a changing regulatory, internal policy, and process environment. Cullum
consistently delivers rationale for how processes and policies will
affect clients, while simultaneously generating ideas as to how his
team can achieve the same results without adversely affecting their
competitiveness or business reputation. Also a great developer of
talent, many of his employees have progressed in their career at
First Tennessee.
Latasha Neal, Vice President of Recruiting, U.S. Xpress
Been With Company: 9 months
Oversees: 105 employees in driver recruiting, recruiting processes,
and driver orientation
Just nine months into her managerial position at U.S. Xpress, Latasha
Neal has streamlined critical processes, reduced budgets, implemented an employee-centric training program, and improved efficiency
in her department—all while meeting and exceeding her recruiting
goal! A “fierce negotiator,” she is known to treat the company’s
money as if it is her own. “Latasha walked in the door, and day one
hit the ground running,” says Lisa Pate, CAO. “She immediately
came to upper management and cut her own budget, confidently
telling us she could be just as effective and results-driven without
all of the cost. That is exceptionally rare in a manager!”
Gina McCommon,
Vice President,
The Double Cola Company
Been With Company: 9 years
Oversees: domestic operations, strategic planning, production, marketing, and HR
Committed to excellence, Gina McCommon has been extremely
influential in leading The Double Cola Company’s growth over
the last several years. She has shown true vision for the company
through the planning and execution of new products such as QUAD
Energy, MINŌKU Coconut Water, and ZILI Tea—products that have
expanded the company’s traditional product offerings for the first
time in 90+ years. Described as “approachable” and “team-driven,”
she empowers all employees, regardless of department or job title,
to make important contributions to the company.
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Patten and Patten is a local, independent wealth management firm, advising individual and institutional clients
since 1976. Combining the multi-generational experiences of six investment managers, we provide customized
investment advising services. Over $1 Billion in assets under management.
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Maggie Carrington, SPHR ,
Vice President of
Human Resources, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Been With Company: 14 years
Oversees: CBL’s employee programs including development and training, education, and other key human resource initiatives
“She tackles any challenge put before her with grace, dignity, and class.”
So goes an employee’s description of Maggie Carrington, a 27-year
veteran of the HR profession with a dynamic, fun-loving personality.
Committed to “paying it forward,” Maggie offers career counseling
to employees facing challenges and regularly speaks to various organizations throughout Tennessee. She also works tirelessly to advance
company goals through various initiatives, such as the use of online
applications for hiring managers, the implementation of Ethics Point
hotline, and the continued pursuit to ensure a safe, professional work
environment by encouraging open communication. “She is an inspirational and charismatic leader, not only to her HR team, but to the
entire organization,” says Janine Atiyeh, director of human resources.
Mike Deprez,
Regional Director of Operations,
3H Group Hotels
Been With Company: 12 years
Oversees: portfolio of hotels
Mike Deprez brings 12 years of dedication, hard work, knowledge, and
skill to his position as regional director of operations for 3H Group Hotels. Described as a “best friend when you need it most,” he is always
ready to offer his employees advice and direction for growth. A true
leader, he consistently shows willingness to take on difficult projects
and is marked by his ability to resolve conflict and handle difficult
situations with remarkable patience and admirable tact. “He’s the most
compassionate person I know,” says Hiren Desai, CEO of 3H Group
Hotels. “The kind of person who goes out of his way to help all of us.”
Ronald Ramsey,
Executive Vice President,
Access America Transport
Been With Company: 6 years
Oversees: Chattanooga branch operations—approximately 115
employees
Ronald Ramsey sets the pace for others by doing the exact same
thing his team does every single day. Passionate about developing
relationships with each member of his fast-growing operation, he
is frequently the first and last person to leave the office, and has
even taken a cubicle directly in the center of his team! “Our office
is united with one heartbeat because of Ronald Ramsey,” says Chad
Eichelberger, president. “There isn’t another person who exemplifies
the true meaning of ‘leader’ better.”
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Reggie Piercy,
Vice President of Operations,
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
Been With Company: 20 months
Oversees: nearly 800 associates at 22 hotels plus the development portfolio
A visionary leader, Reggie Piercy is efficient in setting team objectives
to keep up with Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.’s, fast-paced growth.
Operating by the mantra “plan the work and work the plan,” he is
extremely hands-on visiting hotels, assisting with new openings, and
lending an ear to associates’ questions and concerns. Among his many
initiatives, he has created an interactive manager-in-training program
and helped spearhead the company’s own professional development
and succession program, soon slated to become “Vision University.”
He has also expanded the company’s human resource department to
ensure that the voices of all associates are heard.
Kenny Dyer,
Banking Group President,
CapitalMark Bank & Trust
Been With Company: 7 years
Oversees: Banker Teams in CapitalMark’s four East Tennessee markets:
Chattanooga, Cleveland, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge
Kenny Dyer is widely recognized for his ability to identify and
develop talented bankers who deliver bottom-line results. He was
instrumental in designing and implementing CapitalMark’s “Banker
Team Incentive Plan,” which ties compensation to success in growing and retaining clients while maintaining high-credit quality
standards. A hard driver, Dyer expects as much from himself as he
expects from his team. His leadership skill is evidenced in the bank’s
notable growth in loans and deposits in the past six years; today,
CapitalMark is approaching $800 million in total assets.
Barry Watson,
Executive Vice President and Senior
Loan Administrator, Cornerstone Community Bank
Been With Company: 11 years (active in local banking industry
for 33 years)
Oversees: all lending operations and managing all business development for the bank
In the words of one of his employees, Barry Watson is “banking on it!”
when it comes to experience, character, and integrity. A native of Chattanooga, he is extremely experienced in banking matters—he has helped
grow Cornerstone’s loans and depository accounts and recently played
a pivotal role in the bank’s campaign to help raise an ambitious $15
million in capital. Quick with a joke or funny tale, Barry is popular with
employees and customers alike and consistently keeps his sales team’s
spirits up with his can-do attitude and great sense of humor. An expert in
small business lending, Barry was greatly influenced by his late father Bob
Watson, the long-time owner of the beloved Odell’s Grocery in Tiftonia.
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Hugh Morrow, Jr.,
President, Ruby Falls, LLC
Been With Company: 7 years
Oversees: strategic direction for Ruby Falls
Since becoming president of Ruby Falls, Hugh Morrow, has led the
transformation of the 84-year-old natural attraction into a more
sustainable and environmentally friendly business operation. Today,
Ruby Falls holds the distinction of being America’s deepest commercial cave, most-visited underground waterfall, and the first U.S.
attraction to undergo the Green Globe International environmental
certification process. “Hugh is a forward thinker and is always
looking for ways to benefit the company,” says Annette Gray, vice
president of finance and administration. He is a delegator, supportive,
believes in teamwork, and places a great deal of value in providing
the ultimate in customer service. He often reminds us that we are
the ‘Welcome Center to Chattanooga.’”
Amber Cambron,
and Awareness, Tennessee Valley Authority
Been With Company: 12 years
Oversees: IT Resource Planning and Awareness
Rachael Welch “leads by example and with passion,” says one
of her peers. She is always willing to listen and provide coaching to people inside and outside of TVA, and has participated in
the IT mentoring program. She was highly involved in a career
development project for employees in financial services (over 900
employees), and has encouraged many of her employees to apply
for the Protégé Chattanooga leadership development program.
An inspiration to her staff, Rachael is also active in volunteer
work. Her recent involvement with Jack’s Chattanoggins serves
as an outward symbol of the commitment and care she has for
helping others.
Terry M. Todd,
Been With Company: 25 years
Oversees: daily operations of BlueCare, which serves more than
400,000 TennCare members across the state
Been With Bank: 10 years (32-year banking career total)
Oversees: a five-member team of commercial lenders
Mike Pigg,
Vice President of the Cumberland
Region, Life Care Centers of America
Been With Company: 15 years
Oversees: nine long-term care facilities in East Tennessee
Mike Pigg’s peers and employees describe him as an honorable,
driven man who is always focused on improvement. Direct about
his expectations, he is also dedicated to working alongside his associates and helping them find solutions to the problems they face.
With a strong financial background, Mike has been able to support
each facility’s executive director and leadership team in business
management. He motivates his associates to be involved in the
community daily, and is enthusiastic about sharing success stories
from the nine facilities he oversees.
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Manager of IT Resource Planning
Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, BlueCare Tennessee
In her 25 years with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Amber has
risen in the ranks from a claims supervisor in the private claims
division of BlueCross to the vice president and chief operating officer of its Medicaid subsidiary, BlueCare Tennessee. Today she uses
her managerial role to inspire and empower employees to solve
customers’ problems and address their needs. Under her leadership,
BlueCare has risen dramatically in national quality rankings and
is now the highest-ranked among its competitors in the TennCare
provider satisfaction survey.
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Rachael Welch,
Senior Vice President, Chattanooga
and Dalton Market Executive, FSGBank
A “top performer,” Terry Todd uses his expertise as a 32-year veteran
of the banking industry to help build, mentor, and develop his team
of commercial lenders. Todd excels at guiding his bankers through the
often-complex lending process, and is always accessible as evidenced
by his “open-door” policy, ensuring both team members and clients a
warm reception. According to FSG staff, Terry exemplifies FSGBank’s
mission in making it his goal, every day, to be a banker that genuinely
cares for the people and communities he serves.
Jamie Walker,
Vice President of Estimating and
Project Manager, Lawson Electric Company, Inc.
Been With Company: 12 years (21-year veteran of electrical engineering)
Oversees: engineering licenses for the company, estimating, and
project management
A valued shareholder of Lawson Electric, Jamie Walker recently stepped
up to manage Memorial Hospital’s new south tower project. Using
an all-new building information management system, Walker has
demonstrated vision and follow-through in leading Lawson Electric’s
three-story project, expected to be completed June 2014. Currently, he
is overseeing a 42+ team working to build the new CVICU, MSICU,
operating rooms, central sterile rooms, and patient/family waiting
rooms. “His entrepreneurial spirit is essential for a company like us to
consistently provide the highest quality products and services,” says
Ryan Crimmins, president and CEO of Lawson Electric.
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Nic R. Cornelison,
Executive Vice President and
Corporate Secretar y, P & C Construction, Inc.
Keith Burrell,
Been With Company: 16 years
Oversees: operations including project managers, safety managers,
and controllers
Been With Company: 28 years (30+ year industry veteran)
Oversees: technical personnel and $5.5 million budget
Nic Cornelison is well-known in the industry both locally and across
the region for his passionate and motivated management style. Honest,
fair, ethical, and detail-oriented, he has earned the respect of his clients,
design professionals, subcontractors, and peers. Nic has the vision and
ability to assist any client in obtaining the project they desire, as well
as the skills to meet the company’s bottom line. Under his leadership,
P&C Construction, Inc., has become one of the most respected and
sought-after general contractors in the region.
Shaun Prigmore,
Area Manager OSP Planning
and Engineering Design, AT&T
Been With Company: 13 years
Oversees: outside plant and engineering for Southeast Tennessee area
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Keith Burrell has a unique story in that he came up through the
ranks of service, moved into sales, and then back to a regional
service position. Keith was a service manager until 2006 when RJ
Young recruited him to oversee sales, which he did successfully
for five years. In 2011, Keith stepped up to handle the acquisition of 3,000 machines from Ricoh Business Systems. Currently,
he is handling RJ Young’s acquisition of Preferred Computers
of Chattanooga. So far in 2013, service-related revenues are up
nearly 50% and profits are up 27%.
Jim Boney,
Firm Administrator, Chambliss, Bahner
& Stophel, P.C.
Been With Company: 6 years
Oversees: overall operations, including firm facilities and attorney
and personnel support
According to his peers, Shaun has a “can-do attitude” and always “goes
above and beyond.” Young for his position, he is well-respected by his
employees within the district and has a remarkable ability to communicate even the most technical solutions in elementary terms. Focused on
the customer, he expects the same from his employees. Among many
projects, he and his team have been instrumental in working with VW
throughout the site setup.
Drawing upon more than 26 years as an officer in the Air Force, Jim
Boney oversees general business operations at Chambliss, Bahner &
Stophel. Since he began his role as firm administrator more than six
years ago, he has managed every project that has come his way with
dedication and sound leadership. Most recently, Jim served as a lead
representative during the firm’s move from the Tallan Building to Liberty Tower. “The task of moving an entire law office is no easy feat,” said
Dana Perry, managing shareholder at Chambliss. “However, through
Jim’s leadership, attention to detail, and grit, the move was a success.”
Dennis Blanton,
CPA , Managing Partner,
Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain—Chattanooga
Darren Hodges,
Been With Company: 5 years
Oversees: overall management of LBMC’s Chattanooga office
Been With Company: 27 years
Oversees: overall sales operations, including marketing, personnel,
and customer management for the Chattanooga Division
An experienced CPA, Dennis Blanton uses his diversified experience
within a variety of industries—including manufacturing, distribution,
and services—to serve a diverse client base in accounting and tax
matters. Committed to the development of others, Dennis works with
the firm’s director of training, David Haddock, to ensure that team
members have continued training in both professional/technical skills
and foundational skills. “He believes it’s important for everyone to
have a learning path that will help them reach their own career goals,
as well as the goals of the firm,” says Haddock. “He has a passion for
helping others succeed.”
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Division Vice President,
Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.
Darren began his career at Chattanooga Coca-Cola in 1986 in the loading
and shipping department while attending UTC full time. This past April,
he became the division vice president. Darren’s unique, hands-on approach
instills confidence and loyalty in those working with him at Chattanooga
Coca-Cola. Members of his management team say they appreciate his
ability to lead using both his experience in the beverage business and his
ability to evaluate business situations. “Darren’s experience and long-term
commitment to Chattanooga Coca-Cola are essential elements that qualify
him to lead the world’s first franchised Coca-Cola bottling operation,” says
marketing director Rick Hansard. “We are in good hands.”
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Janet Kramer-Mai,
RN , Cancer Support
Ser vices Manager, Erlanger Health System
Been With Hospital: 14 years
Oversees: cancer registry, oncology research, and other cancer support services
As cancer support services manager for the Erlanger Health System, Janet
Kramer-Mai has offered support to hundreds of cancer patients for over a
decade. A breast cancer survivor herself, Janet goes the extra mile to make
sure cancer patients have a support system in place throughout treatment
and recovery, and has worked to implement support groups for families
of cancer patients. She has also obtained grants to fund mammograms for
uninsured women and support breast education in rural areas. Those who
work with her have no doubt that she’ll apply those same leadership skills
to her new position as breast care services manager and surgical nursing
unit manager at the Erlanger East Campus.
David Wade,
Executive Vice President & COO, EPB
Been With Company: 30 years
Oversees: day-to-day operation of EPB Electric Power and EPB Fiber
Optics Divisions
David Wade’s vision, critical thinking, and community focus led the
EPB team to reducing power outages by about 60%, while creating
an all-new Fiber Optics Division with cutting edge TV, Internet, and
phone service. David managed construction of EPB’s Smart Grid under
budget and ahead of schedule. “Every day, David challenges the team
toward innovation, efficiency, and excellence,” says Harold DePriest,
president and CEO of EPB.
John Kitzie,
HomeServe USA, Chief Operating Officer
Been With Company: 9 months
Oversees: customer service and sales; service delivery
Since he joined HomeServe USA, John Kitzie has played a key role
in shaping the company’s decision to make the Chattanooga office
its center of excellence. He has also greatly impacted operations,
lending his substantial expertise to efforts to maintain high levels
of customer satisfaction during the company’s rapid growth. With
a 25% increase in customer count and 270,000 repairs over the last
year (many dispatched from the Chattanooga center), it has been
crucial for HomeServe USA to maintain operational efficiency. Fortunately, in the words of a manager from HomeServe’s Chattanooga
office, “[John] is a great listener and he knows how to ask the right
questions in order to drive process improvement.”
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Brett Bailey,
Area Sales Manager, RJ Young
Been With Company: 3 years, 9 months
Oversees: sales teams in Chattanooga and Rome, Ga.
Following several successful years as a sales representative in the RJ Young
Nashville office, Brett Bailey was promoted to sales manager and relocated to
the Chattanooga area to continue to grow RJ Young’s presence. Dedicating a
large portion of his time to his two teams, he has built them into a very successful
group. Last year, Brett led his team from 60% of quota to 100% over the course
of the year. This year, his team is tracking at 103%. Brett leads by example and
spends most of his time in the field developing his younger reps into successful
sales professionals.
Oliver Burk,
Manager, Pilot Hall at Volkswagen Chattanooga
Been With Company: 14 years
Oversees: quality checks on over 600 cars a day
Oliver Burk’s strengths as a manager lie in his deep knowledge of the automotive industry and his ability to navigate seamlessly between the U.S. and
German cultures. A German citizen, he is responsible for the “body in white”
manufacturing stage at the Chattanooga plant—a stage that requires the
utmost precision so that imperfections are not painted into the vehicle. He
consistently leads his team in maintaining Volkswagen’s stringent quality
standards and works tirelessly to ramp-up production of the VW Passat,
Motor Trend’s “2012 Car of the Year.”
Teresa Bryant,
Chattanooga Area Manager, Morning
Pointe, and Executive Director, Morning Pointe of Hixson
Been With Company: 4 years
Oversees: four area managers, 250 associates and 300 residents
Teresa Bryant is passionate about providing quality care and resources for families
and adults dealing with the challenges of aging and Alzheimer’s. A 30-year veteran of the industry, she actively mentors other senior health care managers and
was recently named the Chattanooga area manager for Morning Pointe. Bryant
has also been instrumental in piloting new programs that have been rolled out
corporate-wide to all 20 communities across a five-state area.
Jill Tuley,
Vice President, Financial Center Leader, BB&T
Been With Company: 8 Years
Oversees: Retail and Small Business Banking for the Hamilton Place branch of BB&T
Earning the bank’s most prestigious award for 2012, known as “Best of the Best,”
Jill is a trusted banker to her many clients and a motivational leader to her branch
team. Jill has increased profits and increased her loan and deposit portfolio by
providing professional solutions that match her clients’ needs. As a team leader,
Jill encourages her staff members to be independent thinkers, and she is focused
on executing on the corporation’s mission of helping clients achieve “economic
success and financial security.”
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