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Brian Shaw
Chairman
EVP Reliant Bank
615-221-2085
Native Nashvillian, Brian Shaw is active in the community. Brian served 6 years as a Board Member of the Brentwood YMCA; is a Board Member of Luke 9:2 Ministries, a member of the Brentwood Rotary, and a participant in the United Way of Williamson County Allocations Committee for several years. He has worked in banking for 11 years and is an Executive Vice President, Chief Retail & Deposit Officer for Reliant Bank. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and has two kids (Will and Maddie) with wife,
Missy.
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Sheree Bartlett
Vice Chair
Employee Benefits, LLC
615-778-9388
Sheree is a graduate of the University of Alabama who then worked with a national company managing client services for 14 years. She is a Nashville native who returned to the Brentwood/Cool Springs area with her husband and 3 daughters in 2003. She has owned Employee Benefits LLC since 2005. Her company assists local businesses with setting up, evaluating, and administering medical, dental, and other group benefit plans.
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Chris Stout
Vice Chair Elect
Shoemaker Financial
615-383-0262
Chris Stout has been a Financial Advisor for Shoemaker Financial focusing on small business owners since 2008. He joined the Cool Springs Chamber shortly after and quickly made a name for himself as someone who gets involved with the chamber. Chris first joined the communications committee and then was elected to the Board of Directors in 2009. He has since been elected Vice-Chairman Elect. Chris was named new advisor of the year in 2009 for Shoemaker Financial thanks to his role in helping
business owners design and implement the best financial plan for their business. Chris works with owners on everything from executive compensation packages to group benefits. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor Chris spent 15 years as a TV Sportscaster. Chris now uses his TV background while hosting a weekly financial segment on Nashville’s Fox 17. Chris and his wife Stacy Case-Stout are members of Brentwood United Methodist Church. They are the proud parents of two children ages
5 and 4.
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Paul Geisen
Secretary
Ergonomic Wellness
615-376-4148
Paul has lived in the Brentwood/Cool Springs area with his wife Sue for 23 years. They have 2 adults son and twin grandsons. Paul's company is Cessi Ergonomics. He is an ergonomic consultant for offices and light industry providing evaluations, education and product solutions.
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Peni Ingram
Treasurer
CPA consulting Group
615-595-0106
Peniruth (Peni) Ingram is a certified public accountant who has years of experience working in public accounting firms as a senior auditor and tax expert. She is now using this experience in her own practice doing audit, accounting and tax preparation. She recognizes that in this busy world, there are many business owners who have an expertise in providing goods and services to their customers, but haven't the time or ability to maintain their financial recordkeeping and are looking for solutions.
Peni provides solutions to the Chamber by serving on their board as Board Treasurer, and keeping track of their financial records. The Cool Springs Chamber has become an integral part of Peniruth's professional, business and social life. The Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce provide friends and business contacts, giving her life more purpose and meaning. When not working on accounting, Peni is an accomplished mountain dulcimer player and bluegrass guitarist.
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Rick Kloete
Immediate Past Chair
Human Capital Group, Inc. 615-371-0285 x19
Rick is the proud father of three children, and has lived in Franklin for over 11 years having relocated from New Orleans, LA where he earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of New Orleans. With over 25 years in Sales, Sales Management, & Leadership roles in various industries, he is currently a Senior consultant with The Human Capital Group specializing in Retained Executive Search and Leadership Consulting services. |
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Kirsten Dernbach
Verizon Wireless
615-202-8049
Kirsten moved to the Brentwood/Cool Springs Area 3.5 years ago with Verizon Wireless. She is a graduate of Washington State University and an 18 year veteran of the wireless telecommunications industry. She is an Associate Director in Internet Marketing with a primary focus on the consistent delivery of exceptional internet sales, service and support for business customers. Kirsten, her husband John, and children Laurel and Ben, live in Brentwood.
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Gaylord Gardner
ICS Law Group
615-224-1290
Gaylord graduated from Lipscomb University with a degree in Biochemistry in 1993 and from the College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Concentration in Business Transactions in 2005. In August of 2005, he joined the ICS Law Group as a transactional attorney. He currently manages the Business Planning Services Division of the ICS Law Group and works with business owners and entrepreneurs assisting them with their transactional legal needs. Some of his areas of practice consist of Contract
Law, Buy-Sell and Succession Planning, Intellectual Property Law, and Charitable Organizations. He is married and has one daughter. They currently reside Franklin in the McKay's Mill subdivision.
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Stuart Hodnett
American Lawnscapes, LLC
615-708-4920
Stuart Hodnett owns All American Landscaping & Lawn Care.He is married to Paige and has 3 boys Luke 11, Lane 9, and Levi 3. He loves to spend time with his family, play golf, loves to garden, & loves to cook.
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David Loy
615-261-4000 x1007
Premiere Speakers Bureau
After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Radio, Television, and Film, David worked for Clear Channel Radio in Dallas. In August 2005, David accepted a position at Premiere Speakers Bureau in Franklin, TN. Premiere specializes in booking keynote speakers and entertainers for conferences and events around the country. David currently handles all Healthcare and Real Estate events for Premiere nationwide, as well as being the Middle-TN Liaison for the company. David and his wife, Stephanie,
live in Thompson's Station.
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Jim Kennedy
Kennedy Auto Sales
Jim Kennedy Sales and Leasing
615-6614648
Jim owns and operates a luxury car dealership on Franklin Road that has earned the loyal patronage of many Middle Tennesseans, from music celebrities to famous athletes to people from all walks of life. Jim has been in business since 1995 and is known for giving everyone "the good deal" on their auto purchase. If you don't see exactly what you want on the lot, Jim can find any type of vehicle - what ever your heart desires - through his locator service. Jim and his wife have two boys (one of which just graduated
from Auburn and is now the latest Kennedy selling quality cars). Jim has been an active member of the Chamber since the beginning.
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Bret Robbe
World Gift Fund
Bret directs one of the principal publishing divisions of a major publisher. His department is responsible for producing resources that help churches effectively carry out their ministry. On any given week, 15-20 million people are touched by these resources. Before shifting to the publishing career, Bret served 23 years as pastor of three churches - all with membership and attendance in the 1000's. Bret currently serves on the Board of a number of charitable foundations, including the investing committee of
one trust with an investment fund of almost $200 million. He is known for his track record as a leader and implementer of ideas. An accomplished communicator, he regularly speaks at conferences, leadership retreats, and churches. Bret is several times published as an author.
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Shelly Robertson
615-791-3505
VIP Magazine Williamson County
Shelly is a 30 year Williamson County resident. She is the Managing Publisher and Editor in Chief of VIP Williamson County Magazine - a social and community publication dedicated to the coverage and promotion of the community as a whole, and in particular non profit and fundraising events for community organizations and businesses. She was previously the Director of Special Events for the Heritage Foundation and Downtown Franklin Association, and has built her professional career in both the media and non-profit
sector over the last 13 years primarily in our community. She brings a vast knowledge of both marketing and publican relations in the local community setting, as well as it pertains in particular to fundraising, media, advertising sales, event marketing/promotion and event logistics. Shelly is a graduate of the University of Mississippi - Political Science/Journalism BA. Shelly and her entire immediate family live and work in the Williamson County community. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and
a rising member of the Soroptimist of Williamson County. With her two Pugs, Queenie and Scarlett, she plans on never leaving!
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Mark Shore
615-791-7554
Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mark has been the Executive Director of the Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau since April 2008. He is a native North Carolinian who has more than 23 years experience in the tourism industry throughout the Southeast including a historic site, hotels and convention & visitors bureaus. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He lives in Franklin and is the proud father of 4 children ages 8-16.
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Teresa White
88.7 WAY-FM
Teresa White
615-778-2615
Teresa White is a Tennessee native and has lived in Williamson County since 1997. She graduated MTSU with an Elementary Education degree in 1993. A former middle school teacher and medical sales rep, she now serves as the Senior Business Development Director for WAY-FM Media Group where she works with businesses and organizations with their radio and online marketing, event planning, and social media strategy. Teresa also serves as co-chair of High Heels, a non-profit networking group for women
in the marketplace and is a member of The People’s Church where she serves as a Worship Host. She lives in Franklin with her husband Roger and her children Krista, Tyler, Hailey, and Hunter.
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