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PROFESSOR, ASSISTANT DEAN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR University of Tennessee College of Medicine ChattanoogaEducation: Biology and pre-med, Dhempe Col-lege of Arts and Science. // M.D., Goa Medical College. First job: Volunteer at an orphanage. Big break: Becoming a clinician educator and program director. Leadership mantra: “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” – R. Tagore Best advice: Be true to your values and walk with courage and humble confidence.

VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EPB Education: Information systems and law, certified in economic development, Alverson-Draughon Business College and University of Alabama. First job: Part-time clerk at Huntsville Utilities. Big break: I did twice what was expected so my poten-tial and value were noticed. Leadership mantra: Do what’s right. Always. Best advice: Find your passion and pursue it.

CAPTAIN IN NEIGHBORHOOD POLICING BUREAU City of Chattanooga Police DepartmentEducation: Industrial maintenance, Chattanooga State Community College. First job: Only female grocery bagger at Red Food Store on MLK Boule-vard. Big break: Being the first and only female on the Special Police Operation Team with our agency. Leadership mantra: It is not about me – it is always about others. Best advice: Never give up on your dreams. People may knock you down, but always get back up.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORChattanooga Bar AssociationEducation: Early education, UTK. First job: Working in my dad’s optometric practice. Big break: It was more that by volunteering and giving back to my community, I was taught lessons in leadership and commitment which opened opportunities. Leadership man-tra: Lead by example, stand by your principles, and be of good moral character. Best advice: Be disciplined and always take the high road.

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VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER-INVESTOR SERVICES Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceEducation: B.S. in organizational management, Covenant College. First job: Office assistant doing duplicating work. Big break: Being recruited to be an office manager – my boss was extremely demanding, but I learned a lot! Leadership mantra: Have a vision, lead by example, and engage your team. Best advice: Be honest, do what you say you are going to do, and get involved in your community.

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGErlanger Health System Education: B.S. in sports medicine, Guilford College. // B.S. in nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. First job: Working at Sear’s as a key cutter and merchandise engraver. Big break: My bosses acknowledged my work ethic and trusted me to get things done. Leader-ship mantra: Teamwork is essential to success. Best advice: Always remember to say a sincere

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VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT OPERATIONS UnumEducation: B.A. in Psychology and MBA, Stanford University. First job: Ear piercer at Gifts III. Big break: When I was entrusted with a managerial position right out of college. Leadership mantra: Continuously invest your time and energy in creating an environment where people can meet their full potential; positive results will follow. Best advice: Do not be afraid to work your-self out of a job.

PRIVATE BANKING EXECUTIVE FirstBankEducation: B.S. in organizational management, Covenant College. // Graduate, ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management. First job: Assisting my dad in his dental office. Big break: When my boss gave me the tools to be success-ful after I expressed interest in management. Leadership mantra: Character and integrity are your most valuable assets. Best advice: Work hard, hold yourself accountable, be open-minded, embrace change, and treat everyone with respect.

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VICE PRESIDENT & COO BlueCare Tennessee Education: Business administration and economics, UTC. First job: Office assis-tant for Chattanooga Group. Big break: Being part of a start-up operation within BlueCross that exposed me to many areas of the organization. Leadership mantra: Lead by example, treating others with respect regardless of position while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude. Best advice: Be passionate and enthusiastic about your company’s mission.

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VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Memorial Health Care SystemEducation: MBA, Nova Southeastern Univer-sity. First job: Newspaper carrier at the age of 11. Big break: Being named a Public Informa-tion Officer for a progressive city in Illinois. Leadership mantra: Find a way to get to Yes. Best advice: Have integrity, be positive, deliver results, do your research, fail and get back up; be a leader people want to follow.

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CAPTAIN SPECIAL OPERATIONS City of Chattanooga Police DepartmentEducation: FBI National Academy, University of Virginia, Quantico, Va. First job: As a dis-patcher with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. Big break: Becoming a police cadet with the Chattanooga Police Depart-ment. Leadership mantra: I can and I will. Best advice: Wake up with determination, go to bed with satisfaction.

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CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, PRESIDENTErlanger Health System Foundations Education: B.A. in marketing, University of Alabama. First job: Babysitting for 50 cents an hour. Big break: When at 27 years old, I was asked to manage a staff of 12 older and much more experienced account executives. Leadership mantra: “We” – not “me.” Best advice: Vision big, place yourself in that picture, and without fear or apology, start doing it now.

PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Chattanooga State Community CollegeEducation: B.S. in psychology, UTC. // M.Ed., Vanderbilt University. // Ed.S., Tennessee Tech-nological University. // Ed.D, Tennessee State University. First job: McDonald’s drive-thru cashier! Big break: Teaching right out of grad school at Chattanooga State...poor students! Leadership mantra: You can only lead those who choose to follow, so be the one they choose to follow. Best advice: In the words of Jim Col-lins, “Good is the enemy of great.”

EVP, CHIEF OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER FSG BankEducation: B.S. in accounting, University of North Carolina Wilmington. First job: As an audit professional with KPMG. Big break: It was more a series of small breaks combined with good old-fashioned hard work and ambition. Leadership mantra: Surround yourself with people who challenge your way of thinking. Best advice: Don’t ever let lack of experience stand in the way of taking a good opportunity.

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VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTParkridge Medical CenterEducation: B.S. in business management, Cov-enant College. // M.S. in health administration, University of Alabama Birmingham. First job: In food service at Duff’s Smorgasbord. Big break: An entry level position at Provident (now UNUM). Leadership mantra: Do the right things, the right way, for the right reasons. Best advice: When seeking a promotion, make sure your achievements back up your “sales pitch.”

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Cornerstone Community Bank Education: B.S. in accounting, UTC. First job: Working games at Lake Winnepesau-kah. Big break: When the CFO of a bank I was working at decided to retire and I was offered the job. Leadership mantra: Treat others as you want to be treated and do your work as unto the Lord. Best advice: Integrity, along with a hopeful and will-ing attitude and perseverance, will lead to success.

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EVP & DIRECTOR OF WEALTH SERVICES CapitalMark Bank & TrustEducation: Anthropology and pre-med, Univer-sity of Notre Dame. // MBA, UTC. First job: Serv-ing tables nightly at Red Lobster. Big break: Join-ing CapitalMark within six months of its opening and being given the opportunity to form a Trust Group. Leadership mantra: Quoting PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi: “Always assume positive intent.” Best advice: Surround yourself with people who are smarter and more accomplished than you.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND REFERRAL RELATIONS Siskin Hospital for Physical RehabilitationEducation: B.S. in business administration with marketing concentration, UTC. // MBA, UTC. First job: Working at a clothing store. Big break: When I ran into a former high school teacher who was working as the HR Director for Siskin Hospital. Leadership mantra: Be positive and passionate about all that you do. Best advice: Always stay true to your beliefs, stay flexible, and give 110%.

CORPORATE CONTROLLER Astec Industries, Inc. Education: B.S in finance, Tennessee Tech-nological University. First job: As a pharma-cist assistant. Big break: Being given the opportunity to be the Controller of Astec, Inc., at age 29. Leadership mantra: Encour-age employees’ success and advancement in the business environment. Best advice: Trust in yourself, take responsibility for your decisions, and treat everyone as you want to be treated.

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VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Education: B.S., University of Alabama. // M.D., Georgetown University. // MPH, Johns Hopkins University. First job: Fast food worker at Captain D’s. Big break: Becoming the Deputy Com-missioner of Health for the State of Tennessee. Leadership mantra: May the work I’ve done and life I’ve lived speak for me. Best advice: Success is not the absence of storms. It’s about how you find peace in the midst of them.

SHAREHOLDER (managing partner ’09-‘13) Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.Education: B.A. in history, Sewanee-The Univer-sity of the South. // J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School. First job: Behind the checkout line at Fred’s Dollar Store! Big break: Parents who emphasized the importance of college and teachers who encouraged me to pursue law. Leadership mantra: Major in the art of the pos-sible. Best advice: You must take ownership of your career and think ahead.

VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS EPBEducation: History, University of Georgia. First job: Saturday morning receptionist at McCallie School. Big break: Actually, there were lots of little breaks – people in positions of influence saw my potential and helped me learn and grow. Leader-ship mantra: You’ve got to fight for your right to party. Best advice: Listen more than you talk.

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CHIEF MARKETING AND BRANDING OFFICER Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX 3D Theater, and River Gorge ExplorerEducation: B.A. in communications, Texas A&M University. First job: Restaurant server. Big break: When my predecessor left to run the Monterey Bay Aquarium and recommended me to succeed him as director of marketing. Leadership mantra: To achieve great things, know your people and foster collaboration. Best advice: Know your strengths and put them to work with the right team on something you’re passionate about.

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE OPERATIONS UnumEducation: B.A., Comparative literature, Duke University. // MBA, Wake Forest University. First job: As a crew member at McDonalds. Big break: Leading the start-up of a small opera-tional unit. Leadership mantra: Leadership is equal parts bold spirit and pragmatic execution. Best advice: Be focused, but adaptable – expect and embrace opportunities and challenges that may not have been on your roadmap.

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VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL FINANCE AND CHIEF UNDERWRITER BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeEducation: B.S. in business administration, UTC. First job: Developing filing systems for businesses. Big break: Taking over man-aging the department early in my career. Leadership mantra: Don’t just focus on the work. Do what needs to be done for the business to succeed. Best advice: To stay focused, write down the end goal and list out the steps required to achieve that goal.

VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Erlanger Health SystemEducation: B.S., business management and human resources management, UTC. // M.S. in health administration, University of St. Francis. First job: As a third shift ward clerk in a small hospital in South Louisiana. Big break: Working on the implementation of a new hospital infor-mation system. Leadership mantra: Practice servant leadership. Best advice: Don’t be afraid to make a mistake or take a risk.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS City of Chattanooga Police DepartmentEducation: Organizational management, Covenant College. First job: Cashier at Red Food Store (now Bi-Lo). Big break: When I was offered a chance to complete the Chattanooga Police Academy in 1994. Leadership mantra: Am I doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time, for the right reason? Best advice: Hold true to your beliefs – do not compromise your integrity.

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CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.Education: B.S. in education and social sci-ence, Northwestern University. First job: File clerk when I was 15. Big break: When U.S. Xpress offered me the general counsel posi-tion in 2002. Leadership mantra: Leadership is more about your attitude and actions than the words you speak. Best advice: Realize upfront that you cannot fix everything at the same time. Determine what matters most and maintain a disciplined focus.

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AT&TEducation: B.A. in religion and business cer-tificate, Wesleyan College. // MBA, UTC. First job: Babysitting, working for my dad’s store, and lifeguarding. Big break: I have always worked hard and been fortunate to be able to move up. Leadership mantra: Treat everyone with the same respect you would give to the CEO. Best advice: Take the initiative and do more than is expected.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.Education: Degrees in economics, accounting, real estate, and urban affairs, Georgia State University. First job: Staff accountant for a ma-jor pharmaceutical company in Pakistan. Big break: When at the age of 19, I travelled alone to the U.S. to pursue higher studies. Leadership mantra: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Best Advice: Find a career you are passionate about.

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – INVESTOR RELATIONS & CORPORATE INVESTMENTSCBL & Associates Properties, Inc.Education: B.S. in economics, University of Missouri – St. Louis. First job: As a counter clerk at a drycleaners. Big break: When my (then) boss recommended me to fill the Director of Investor Relations position at CBL. Leadership mantra: The Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Best advice: You learn more by listening than by speaking.

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTShaw IndustriesEducation: Education: BBA, management, West Georgia College. First job: Working in Shaw’s Corporate Engineering Group as a “secretary.” Big break: Joining Shaw’s commercial division just as it was getting started. Leadership mantra: Do all that is expected, and then a little bit more. Best advice: Take ownership of your own career devel-opment: define and communicate your goals, but remain flexible with the path and timeline.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES & COMMUNICATIONSTennessee Valley Authority Education: B.S. in business management, UTC. First job: Making sandwiches at a sub shop. Big break: Selection into the Human Resources organization at TVA, which allowed me to begin my career as a human resource professional. Leadership mantra: You can’t ask others to do more than you are willing to do. Best advice: Prioritize—and then stay focused on your priorities.

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER / CHIEF NURSING OFFICER SkyRidge Medical CenterEducation: BSN, Niagara University. // MSN and MBA, Southern Adventist University. // DNP – Student, UTC. First job: Part-time waitress. Big break: Being promoted to Chief Nursing Officer in 2001. Leadership mantra: The heart of a servant leader always keeps the patient at the heart of all decisions. Best advice: Strive to be fair, consistent, and com-passionate every day.

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Come One, Come All! ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR WESTSIDE/MARKETING SkyRidge Medical CenterEducation: B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. // MBA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. First job: At TCBY Yogurt during high school. Big break: Discovering my pas-sion for healthcare during a college internship. Leadership mantra: Create opportunities to put positive change in motion. Best advice: Take time to listen and work with individuals/team to foster the environment for growth.

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MARKET DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Parkridge Health SystemEducation: B.S. in business administration, Southeast Missouri State University. First job: As a “carny” working games at picnics. Big break: Being hired as a marketing coordinator at a shopping center because of an internship. Leadership mantra: Believe you are the expert in your field – give your opinion, share your knowledge. Best advice: Don’t be afraid to make decisions based on the information that you have available.

VICE PRESIDENT CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES Memorial Health Care SystemEducation: BSN, UTC. // M.S. in health services administration, University of St. Francis. First job: Selling photo packages at Sears department store. Big break: Being hired at Memorial as a phlebotomist in the lab. Leadership mantra: Leadership is about relationships and walking the talk. Best advice: Follow up and follow through with commitments – good communica-tion is the most important skill you can develop.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORChattanooga Symphony & OperaEducation: Music, Centre College. First job: As a typist. Big break: Coming to Chattanooga in 1987 for Allied Arts (now ArtsBuild). Leadership mantra: Never burn any bridges you don’t have to, give as many opportunities as you can to your employees, and do something you feel passionate about. Best advice: Emulate the leaders you admire and find ways to associate with them as often as possible.

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VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS Kenco Logistic ServicesEducation: BBA & B.S. in accounting, Lam-buth University // MBA, UTC. First job: As a surgical processor at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ariz. Big break: When Kenco hired me as a general manager at the age of 25. Leadership mantra: Listen. Aspire. Persevere. Best advice: Be tenacious

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