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Executives
 Harold Fogelberg
Financial Services
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Financial performance is the bottom line for any for-profit business. Harold Fogelberg, a veteran banking executive, has specialized in this for the last 28 years. Fogelberg has held senior executive positions, including Executive Vice President, with AmSouth Bank and First American National Bank where he successfully managed various commercial business units. After retiring from AmSouth in 2002, Fogelberg became Executive Director of Character Counts!, a Nashville-based non-profit that provides character development programs for schools and ethics programs for businesses. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Belmont University. Education: BS, Butler University; MBA, Indiana University.
 Marc Fortune
Professional Services
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A business’ success is dependent upon the strength of its workforce and Marc Fortune knows this well. As President and CEO, Marc Fortune has led Century II to become Tennessee’s leader in human resource professional services. Fortune, who has 25 plus years of management experience, originally founded Contract Sales Manager (CSM), a niche staffing firm. Fortune and CSM then successfully acquired Century II in 1997. Previously, Fortune held several executive management positions with Mycor, Rodgers Construction and Aladdin Industries. Education: BS, Marquette University; MBA, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management.
 Jim Gray
Information Technology
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For over 35 years, Jim Gray has been instep with technology. As it has evolved, he’s watched it dramatically change the landscape of corporate America. Beginning in 1970, Gray has held numerous senior-level IT positions, most recently as Chief Information Officer of the billion-dollar multi-concept restaurant company, O’Charley’s Inc. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Information Services for two other billion dollar corporations, Service Merchandise and Carr Gottstein Foods. Whether it's creating strategic IT and business plans, structuring and managing IT departments, developing customized applications or helping a corporation with business intelligence or compliance issues, Gray has truly seen it all. Education: BS, University of Missouri at Kansas City.
 Don Hillenmeyer
Technology/Telecommunications
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To say Don Hillenmeyer has the entrepreneurial spirit is an understatement. Hillenmeyer, who has 30 plus years of experience, has helped start over 20 technology and telecommunications companies during his illustrious career. Most recently, Hillenmeyer led the Nashville operation of Sparkplug Broadband, a Washington-based startup company. Prior to that, he served as President of the South Region of NEXTLINK, which later became XO Communications. Other businesses he has helped launch include: SkillSearch Corporation, MCMG, Inc., Cellular One and McCaw Cellular Communications. Education: BS, University of Kentucky.
 Henry Hillenmeyer
Hospitality
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With 30 years of experience as CEO, Chairman or President of a variety of companies, Henry Hillenmeyer is the epitome of leadership. In 1999, Hillenmeyer was hired by Cooker Restaurant Corporation to save the company. He successfully guided Cooker through a Chapter 11 reorganization. Prior to Cooker, Hillenmeyer was Chairman and CEO of SkillSearch Corporation. From 1979 to 1994, Hillenmeyer held several senior level positions with Southern Hospitality Corporation, including Chairman, President and CEO. He also was President and Director of Ireland’s Restaurants, Inc., and Chairman and CEO of CBM, Inc. Education: BA, Yale University.
 Jerry Kiefer
Human Resources
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When it comes to HR issues, from organizational planning to internal communication to employee compensation, Jerry Kiefer has an unparalleled depth and breadth of experience. Kiefer has over 25 years of senior level experience in human resources and specializing in employee motivation and retention. He served as Vice President of Human Resources for Rogers Group, Inc. Prior to Rogers Group, Kiefer served as Vice President of Human Resources for NLT Corporation and Vice President of Personnel for American General Corporation, where he assisted the integration of three major acquisitions. Education: BS, University of Notre Dame.
 Mary Huston McLendon
Healthcare
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With a proven track record lasting over 25 years, Mary Huston McLendon is a recognized executive in Nashville’s premier industry: Healthcare. McLendon is former owner and CEO of Centre for Healthcare Planning, a consulting group that specializes in network, facility and operations planning for healthcare facilities and systems throughout the U.S. McLendon is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and co-author of Enhancing Physician Performance, an American College of Physician Executives textbook. Education: BA, University of South Carolina; MBA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MHA (Health Administration), University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL.
 Warren McPherson, M.D.
Medicine
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Not many doctors possess an understanding of both the clinical and financial aspects of medicine. Then again, not many doctors are like Warren McPherson. McPherson not only spent over 30 years practicing as a Neurosurgeon, but he also served as the Chairman of the Board for State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company for 11 years, where he nearly tripled the association’s assets to $1.1 billion. He also served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of a 240 physician IPA and the Chairman of the Board for the Physicians Insurance Association of America. Education: BA, University of Pennsylvania; MD, George Washington University; MBA, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management.
 Bob Patterson
Advisory Services
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Bob, a partner in the law firm of Boult Cummings Conners & Berry, LLP, shares his twenty-eight years in the courtroom and in law firm management with Compass Executives. As a trial lawyer, he sees more go wrong in a year than most CEOs will see go wrong in a lifetime. As a former managing partner of his law firm, he understands how business decisions are made in the context of an overall strategic direction. As a result of his experience in all types of commercial litigation, Bob combines a rich and broad experience in risk management with the business acumen of a CEO. Bob is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2007 for his business litigation practice. He is also included in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2006, Business Tennessee's 2007 "150 Best Lawyers", the Lawdragon 3000 and Mid-South Super Lawyers 2006 for Securities Litigation. Education: BA, Rice University; JD Vanderbilt University Law School.
 Art Rebrovick
Family Business
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Whether its distribution, manufacturing, family business or consulting, Art Rebrovick’s leadership capabilities have proved successful time and time again. As founding principal of NMG Advisers, Inc. and former President and CEO of Cutters Exchange, Inc., Rebrovick has over 30 years of senior level experience. He also served as President of Warner Street Company, a development firm for early stage and emerging companies, and Vice President of Singer Sewing Machine Company. He specializes in turnaround management, operational management and strategic planning. Education: BS, Georgia Tech; MBA, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management.
 Barbara Cannon Wall
Biotech/Medical Devices
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In hot growth industries like Biotech and Medical Devices, executives must have a firm grasp of their market, knowing when to take a company public and when to remain private. Barbara Cannon Wall, an 18-year bio-tech veteran, has experienced first-hand the challenges that arise running a publicly traded company. Wall has held senior management positions with a number of healthcare services companies on both the public and private side. She was formerly President and CEO of Celeris, a provider of specialty clinical research services. Prior to taking the helm at Celeris, Wall was President and CEO of Summit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:SUMT). Previously, Wall was Executive Vice President and COO of ClinTrials Research, which went public in 1993. She has also held executive positions with the Institute of Clinical Pharmacology in Dublin, Ireland and American Hospital Supply Corporation. Education: BS, California State University, Sacramento; MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
 Rich Warden
Construction/Construction Materials
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Corporate structure and organization is a complex process and is critical to the success or failure of a business. No one understands this more than Richard Warden, former COO of Rogers Group, Inc., a leading regional construction company. Warden, who has over 25 years of senior level experience, is an expert in managing leadership teams and directing the overall operation of a business. He has held several Vice President positions with Rogers Group and Herbert Materials, Inc. Education: BE, Vanderbilt University.
 Jack Wickens
Healthcare
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Twenty-two million Americans. That is how many individuals Jack Wickens impacted while National Health Plan President for UnitedHealthcare in 2004 and 2005. Wickens’ business unit generated over $20 billion in annual revenue during the time and was just another notch on the belt of his stellar career. Prior to that position, Wickens served as Southern Regional President for UnitedHealthcare from 1998 to 2003 and was Health Plan CEO from 1995 to 1997. Wickens held several executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Healthcare Operations, with Prudential before joining UnitedHealthcare. As Chairman of the Board of The Wellness Community, an international support organization for people with cancer, Wickens remains committed to helping people and organizations in need. Education: BA, Bucknell University.
 Don Williamson
Construction/Construction Materials
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As CEO and President, Don Williamson was the leader of Rogers Group, Inc., the nation’s largest privately held crushed stone company. Williamson, who has over 35 years of experience in senior management, helped Rogers Group become one of Nashville’s top companies and one of the region’s premier construction businesses. Prior to joining the Rogers Group, Williamson was Executive Vice President and Director with Symbion, Inc., a medical device company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also held senior executive positions with Aladdin Industries, Inc., a consumer products manufacturer. Education: BA & MBA, University of Washington.
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