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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dewitt McGowan

I am Dewitt McGowan, better known by my Kroger customers as “Mack” or “Cowboy.” I want to thank you for selecting me as one of the most leading African Americans in Williamson County. I enjoy life in such a great way. I have a beautiful and kind family. My wife’s name is Annette McGowan and we have been married for 42 great years. We have one daughter, Cynthia, and two sons, Eric and Dewitt Jr. I retired from General Motors with 31 years and I am starting my 20th year at Kroger. I love my people and my job at Kroger. I minister each Sunday to Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients which is very rewarding. God [...]

By |February 6th, 2018|African Americans, Cooking / Food, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dewitt McGowan
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tanya Davis

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Tanya Davis Tanya Davis’ life took a turn down a road of destruction; living a dangerous life on the streets in Detroit, Michigan. Ms. Davis life as an addict: plagued with drug use, prostitution, domestic violence and homelessness, which led to crime and subsequent jail time. Her daily testimony is “To GOD be the glory”, because in the lion’s den, GOD met her in her cell and began to change her life. Ms. Davis relocated to Nashville in 2003. Today, Ms. Davis is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, producer, salon owner and professional hair stylist, Educator, writer and playwright, and a witness to the love and [...]

By |February 3rd, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading, Women|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tanya Davis
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018: Glenn W. Hunter

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Glenn W Hunter Glenn W Hunter arrived in Franklin, Tennessee in 2006 where he has raised his four children. Following roles in business development consulting, Glenn hit his stride as an entrepreneur and nonprofit organization leader. His leadership is well demonstrated in his commitment to equitable education as a Founding Trustee of Knowledge Academies, a leading, award-winning charter school in Antioch that emphasizes a diverse learning environment and rigorous college preparation. As Board Chairperson for Touchstone Youth Resource Services, a nonprofit focusing on Social Emotional Learning skills for Nashville teenagers, Mr. Hunter presides over an organization that has recently enjoyed significant growth in influence and [...]

By |February 2nd, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018: Glenn W. Hunter
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tiffany Love Harden

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Tiffany Love Tiffany Love Harden received a full Athletic Track & Field scholarship to East Tennessee State University. An NCAA Division I, Southern Conference Record Breaker, she graduated with a Master of Science in Social Work with a concentration in Behavioral Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Child and Family Studies. While running in a track meet, Tiffany was approached to compete in the Miss Kingsport Scholarship Pageant, a prelim to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant. Tiffany won on her first attempt. This opened the door for her passion for community service, and gave her a platform to give [...]

By |February 1st, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Crime, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tiffany Love Harden
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Vincent Baker

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Vincent Baker Vincent is an ambitious entrepreneur in the custom graphics and apparel industry. Vincent re-located to the Williamson County community in 2010. Vincent stepped out on faith and took a job managing American Sign Design which, at that time, was a very small sign and graphic company which shared a business space with a local automobile parts store. Vincent quickly grew American Sign Design into a thriving company within two years, then Vincent purchased American Sign Design as the sole owner and relocated to a free-standing location to best meet the needs of the Franklin and Williamson County community. As the new owner of [...]

By |January 31st, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Vincent Baker
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dr. Ray White

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Dr Ray White Dr. Ray White is a senior healthcare executive with over 43 years of healthcare experience. Throughout his career as a healthcare executive Ray has functioned in roles ranging from Vice President /COO of a large multi-facility nursing home Company, President of a Rehabilitation Company, to President, CEO, and founder of Prohealth Rural Health Services, Inc. a viable Federally Qualified Health Center Look‐Alike, and owner of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health care agencies and rehabilitation facilities and agencies. He has been responsible for operational budgets in excess of $36 million dollars annually. Ray has done extensive missionary work in South Africa [...]

By |January 28th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dr. Ray White
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Jerry Day

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Jerry Day Jerry Day is the CEO/President of Day Business Services LLC. Day Business Services LLC owns a Cartridge World Spring Hill a Fortune 500 Franchise, Blue Print Printing and a Federal Contracting subsidiary. His mission at DBS is to provide customers with superior customer service, quality, cost savings and to make a positive impact on the community. Also, Jerry currently serves as CEO of Theta Iota of Jackson, Tennessee Inc. non-profit, Chairman of the West Tennessee Regional Planning Commission for the city of Jackson, Jackson Environmental Board, Basileus for the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is active in the [...]

By |January 28th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Jerry Day
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Kevin Townsel

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Kevin Townsel Kevin G. Townsel, J.D. serves as the City of Franklin’s Director of Human Resources. Prior to this position, Kevin served as the Chief People Person, Vice-President of Legal Affairs and Human Resources for the Dick’s Last Resort restaurant company. Kevin has also worked as a Human Resources executive for Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants, Burger King Corporation, and TransCor America. A 14-year resident of Franklin, in 2016 Kevin was re-elected to serve on the Franklin Special School District Board (“FSSD”) of Education through 2020. In 2015, Kevin received an award from Franklin’s African American Heritage Society for his service on the FSSD Board. In 2009, [...]

By |January 26th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Human Resources, Uncategorized, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Kevin Townsel
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dr. Jane White

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Dr Jane White Dr. Jane White is an Health care entrepreneur and a cofounder at Prohealth Rural Health Community Health Center since 1996. Her passion is to educate the community about healthy lifestyles and improve quality of life. During her time at Prohealth, she leads the portable medicine team and travels to most counties in Tennessee.  The Portable medicine team has a partnership with the MCO’s and sets up events for them in collaborations with the Boys and Girls club, Housing Authority Senior Towers, community centers and churches across the state. While at Prohealth she served as a member of the Health Council in Williamson, [...]

By |January 26th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dr. Jane White
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Live On “What’s The 411 With Sharon Kay” JAZZY 88 celebrating Nashville’s Leading 100 African Americans. Enjoy.

Click Here To Listen NashvilleBusinessNet 100 Leading Afro-Americans Featured On JAZZY 88

By |January 24th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Jazz, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading|Comments Off on Live On “What’s The 411 With Sharon Kay” JAZZY 88 celebrating Nashville’s Leading 100 African Americans. Enjoy.
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