MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2019 – In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Leadership Memphis is proud to announce 40 Change Makers who have positively impacted Memphis over the past 40 years. The distinguished group of honorees was nominated by the community and their peers, selected by a panel of judges, and will be honored at Leadership Memphis’ 40th Anniversary celebration luncheon on May 21, 2019.
“Leadership Memphis is honored to celebrate its 40th anniversary by recognizing many of the incredible people who have helped shape our city over the past 40 years,” said David Williams, Leadership Memphis President and CEO. “These 40 Change Makers were selected from among an impressive group of some the most accomplished and deserving individuals who have contributed immensely to our community.”
The 40 Change Makers represent a diverse group of leaders who have demonstrated a passion for driving positive change in Memphis Business, Healthcare, Arts/Education, and Nonprofit/Community Involvement.
40 Change Makers
| Name | Position | Organization | |
| Calvin | Anderson | Retired; Chief of Staff & SVP | BlueCross BlueShield |
| Ekundayo | Bandele | Founder/CEO | Hattiloo Theatre |
| Ron | Belz | President/CEO | Belz Enterprises Inc. |
| Kathy | Buckman Gibson | President/CEO | KBG Technologies |
| Trey | Carter | President | Olympic Career Training Institute |
| Staley | Cates | Vice-Chairman | Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. |
| Darrell | Cobbins | President & Principal Broker | Universal Commercial |
| Adam | Cruthirds | Student | Rhodes College |
| Fred | Davis | Founder | Fred L. Davis Insurance Agency |
| Meka | Egwuekwe | Co-Founder & Executive Director | CodeCrew |
| Marlon | Foster | Founder & Executive Director | KnowledgeQuest |
| Art | Gilliam | CEO | WLOK-AM 1340 |
| Rabbi Micah | Greenstein | Senior Rabbi | Temple Israel |
| Carolyn | Hardy | President & CEO | Chism Hardy Investments LLC |
| Whitney | Hardy | Founder & Executive Director | YoungArtsPatrons |
| Michael | Hooks Jr. | Owner & CEO | AllWorld Project Management |
| Pitt | Hyde III | Founder | Hyde Family Foundation |
| Dr. Stan | Hyland | Professor | University of Memphis |
| Fred | Jones Jr. | Founder | Southern Heritage Classic |
| Victoria | Jones | Founder | The CLTV |
| Mary | McDaniel | Retired; President/Owner | FedEx; MHM Consultants, LLC |
| Charles | McVean | Chairman & CEO | McVean Trading & Investments |
| Dr. Scott | Morris | Founder & CEO | Church Health |
| Rev. Dr. Keith | Norman | Pastor; Vice President of Government Affairs | First Baptist Church-Broad; Baptist Memorial Healthcare |
| Deanie | Parker | Retired; President & CEO | Soulsville Foundation |
| David | Porter | CEO | Made in Memphis Entertainment |
| Stephen | Reynolds | Retired; President Emeritus | Baptist Memorial Healthcare |
| Beverly | Robertson | President & CEO | Greater Memphis Chamber |
| Dr. Kenneth | Robinson | President/CEO | United Way of the Mid-South |
| Gayle | Rose | Founder & CEO | EVS Corporation |
| Gary | Shorb | Executive Director | The Urban Child Institute |
| Fred | Smith | Founder, Chairman & CEO | FedEx |
| Susan | Stephenson | Co-Founder & President | Independent Bank |
| Henry | Turley | Founder & CEO | Henry Turley Company |
| Anita | Vaughn | Retired; CEO/Administrator | Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women |
| Jose | Velazquez | Owner | The James Lee House |
| Yancy | Villa – Calvo | Independent Artist | |
| Rev. Sonia | Walker | Associate Pastor | First Congregational Church |
| Spence L. | Wilson | Chairman | Kemmons Wilson Companies |
| Lauren | Wilson Young | Founder & Owner | Sweet Lala’s Bakery |
The Leadership Memphis 40th Anniversary Luncheon is Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Hilton Memphis. To purchase table sponsorships, contact David Williams, President and CEO, at 901-628-6156 or dwilliams@leadershipmemphis.org.