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John Deberry, Jr. was appointed as a Senior Advisor to Governor Bill Lee in December 2020 and continues to serve in that role. 

John was elected to serve Memphis as State Representative for House District 90 from 1995-2020.  He was a House member of the 99th through 111th General Assemblies.  He served on the House Education Committee, House Education Administration and Planning Subcommittee, Finance Ways and Means Committee and Finance Ways and Means Subcommittee.  He also served two terms as the Democrat Caucus Minority Leader Pro Tempore

John is former Chairman of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators and Former Chairman of the Children and Family Affairs Committee.  He is President of John J. Deberry and Associates and has over twenty-five years of experience as a marketing, advertising and public relations executive. 

John has been a minister since 1968.  He served as Pastor at Parkway Village Church of Christ for 28 years and is currently the Pastor of Coleman Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis, Tennessee.  He is invited to and participates in Lectureships across the county.

John is a graduate of the University of Memphis and Freed-Hardeman University.  He also attended Christian Brothers University where he studied marketing and computer programming.  He was married to his wife, Georgia for over 40 years prior to her death in 2015.  The Deberrys have two daughters, Chevida and Victoria.

President and founding partner of Southwestern Investment Services, Inc., Jeff has been Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Provider for Investments since 2002. His leadership has helped grow Southwestern Investment Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Southwestern Company, into one of the top-producing branches of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Dobyns holds Certified Financial Planner TM, Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations. He graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where he earned a degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance. He is married to Amy, and they have four children, Gracyn, Hunter, Logan, and Tanner. Jeff and his family attend Brentwood Baptist Church. He has been a Men of Valor volunteer and mentor since 2007.

Jason ha trabajado en la industria de servicios financieros desde 1999 y actualmente es el líder de práctica de servicios crediticios y de revisión de préstamos en Elliott Davis, LLC. Se graduó de MTSU en 2002 con una licenciatura en Economía y aprobó el examen CPA en diciembre de 2014. La mayor parte de su carrera la ha dedicado a la Administración de Créditos y la prestación de servicios de auditoría de préstamos. Jason ha estado felizmente casado con su esposa, Laura, desde diciembre de 2002 y tiene dos hijos, Emmerson y Bennett. Ha sido miembro de la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Antioch desde 1997 y se ha desempeñado como diácono desde 2006 junto con varias otras posiciones de liderazgo dentro de la iglesia.

Eddie Hutton is an active partner in Interstate AC, an HVAC company that has served Nashville and the surrounding counties since 2004. He has been involved in numerous business ownership and property development projects around Nashville. Eddie has been a long-time mentor and job placement partner with Men of Valor. He continues to volunteer weekly inside the prison and also serves on the Men of Valor Board of Directors.

Jon M. Foster es presidente de American Group of Nashville, HCA Healthcare, el principal proveedor de servicios de salud del país, con sede en Nashville, Tennessee. Es responsable de aproximadamente 92 de las operaciones hospitalarias de HCA en Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, noroeste de Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas y el Reino Unido.

Foster se unió a HCA en 2001 como presidente y director ejecutivo de St. David’s HealthCare en Austin, Texas. Antes de su puesto actual, Foster se desempeñó como presidente de las divisiones del centro y oeste de Texas de HCA de 2006 a 2011. Antes de unirse a HCA, Foster ocupó varias posiciones ejecutivas en el Baptist Health System en Knoxville, Tennessee, y The Methodist Hospital System en Houston, Texas.

Ha trabajado en varias juntas directivas a nivel nacional y estatal. Además, es miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de Cross Point Church, Nashville, donde él y su esposa son miembros.

Jon tiene una maestría en atención médica de Trinity University y una licenciatura en administración de empresas de Baylor University.

Jim Klonaris is a Knoxville-based small business entrepreneur and community developer. His
career spans three decades of both corporate and entrepreneurial leadership, ranging from working
within a FORTUNE 100 organization to executive leadership in a privately held Knoxville-based
company. He is an entrepreneurial designer, developer, and CEO of several award-winning
restaurants, event venues, and service companies. Jim holds a B.F.A. from the College of Art and
Architecture from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has lived in Knoxville for over 48 years,
dedicated to the enrichment of the Knoxville community. Jim is most proud of his wonderful
marriage of thirty-four years to his sweetheart, Lori Anna and being Dad to three phenomenal young
adults, Demetrios, Despina, and Eleni. Jim and his wife Lori are also proud grandparents of five
grandsons.

A 40-year veteran in the hospitality industry, Glenn Malone has a wide breadth of experience and skills.  During his career he has been active in planning, financing, developing, executing pre-opening disciplines and managing on-going operations for hotels ranging in size from 88 rooms to 2,883 rooms.  His expertise also includes a working knowledge of design and operation of meeting and exhibit space, a key demand generator driving the success of many of the projects he has worked.  He has personally led partnerships owning hotels, has executed public offerings of equity and debt in capitalizing these hotels, and has completed numerous single-asset financings for both new and existing hotel assets.  He is skilled in evaluating markets and determining and implementing the aspects of hotel projects that attract existing demand and/or induce new demand.   

Malone has been a key player in launching hotel brands and brand extensions.  He has led the creation of supporting systems and structures to ensure team members are aligned with the organization’s goals, and that these individuals are valued and rewarded for their personal contributions to deliver on the goals of the organization.  Malone works with architects, contractors, investors, lenders, suppliers and employees at the hotel operating level.  He has worked on both the hotel brand franchisor side of the table and the franchisee, developer/operator side of the table.

Mr. Oman has been married for over 35 years to his wife, Martha, and they have two married daughters, Catherine and Elizabeth and three grandchildren. He received a BS degree in Building Science from Auburn University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. He is president of Oman Systems, Inc., a software development company based in Nashville. He has served as a Deacon and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church and currently attends The Village Chapel. He has served as a mentor and board member for Men of Valor.

Raised in Milton, Florida, by public schoolteacher parents, Sean developed a foundation of hard work and service.  At Florida State University, he earned a B.S. in Real Estate Finance while lettering in football (2004-2008), followed by an M.S. in Construction Management from the University of Florida, honing his skills in complex project delivery.

In 2015, Sean founded Southern Spear Ironworks in Chattanooga, launching the venture from his home with personal savings and a credit card.  Under his leadership, the company grew from three employees to over 200 in seven years, delivering structural steel projects across the Southeast, Alaska, and Antarctica’s McMurdo Station for the National Science Foundation.  As founder and CEO of five companies – Southern Spear Ironworks, Tomahawk Crane & Rigging, Southern Spear Properties, Rapid Rigging, and Iron & Oak Constructors – Sean has overseen 10 million square feet of development across 25 U.S. states.  Notable projects include CHI Memorial Stadium and Volkswagen’s battery plant expansion.

Sean’s businesses have earned significant recognition.  Southern Spear Ironworks ranked #1 on Florida State University’s Seminole 100 list of fastest-growing alumni-led firms in 2021, with Southern Spear Properties and Tomahawk Crane repeating the honor in 2024.  He was named a “Notable Nole” in 2019 and a Chattanooga Times Free Press Top 20 Under 40 Young Professional in 2020.

A committed community advocate, Sean is an active member of Redemption to the Nations Church in Chattanooga, supporting local outreach.  He partners with Men of Valor and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to provide apprenticeship pipelines for justice-involved individuals, promoting second chance hiring.  He also championed workforce development and inner-city outreach initiatives with Howard High School.

Residing in Chattanooga with his wife, Lizzette, and their four children – Greyson, Ellie, Stella, and Lincoln – Sean is an avid outdoorsman and FSU football supporter.  His leadership blends innovation, resilience, and a focus on safety, technical excellence, and servant leadership for faith-driven community impact.

Patrick D. Swindle has served as CoreCivic’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since December 2020.  From January 2018 until December 2020, Mr. Swindle served as Executive Vice President and Chief Corrections Officer.  From October 2016 to January 2018, Mr. Swindle served as Senior Vice President, Operations.  From April 2014 to October 2016, Mr. Swindle served as Vice President, Treasury and Strategic Development. From August 2013 to April 2014, Mr. Swindle served as Vice President, Strategic Development. From July 2009 to August 2013, Mr. Swindle served as Vice President and Treasurer.  Mr. Swindle joined CoreCivic in 2007 as Managing Director, Treasury.  Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Swindle spent 10 years in equity research in the equity capital markets divisions of SunTrust Equitable Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Avondale Partners, LLC.  During his time as an equity analyst, Mr. Swindle focused his research on outsourced business services, government and healthcare industries, including partnership corrections. 

Mr. Swindle holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Kentucky University.

Jake Stansell y su esposa Larissa tienen cuatro hijos: Lily, Anna Reid, Everett y Margaret. Jake, nativo de Nashville, es miembro de Christ Presbyterian Church. Jake se graduó de Brentwood Academy y de la Universidad de Tennessee con un título en ingeniería eléctrica. Actualmente, Jake es el presidente de C&D Safety Company, una empresa de señalización de pavimentos de carreteras que presta servicios en el centro de Tennessee. También es copropietario de Stansell Electric Company, junto con su hermano David, una empresa de contratación eléctrica fundada en 1940 por su abuelo, James N. Stansell, Sr. Jake es ex presidente de la Tennessee Road Building Association. Jake también es miembro fundador de la junta directiva de Take Heart, una organización benéfica que se trabaja con líderes locales para servir a los cristianos perseguidos en todo el mundo.

Overton Thompson has worked in commercial litigation since 1984, currently as partner with Bass, Berry & Sims. He graduated from Vanderbilt in 1981 and from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1984. He has been, and continues to be, actively involved in many, varied community and volunteer organizations. Involved with Men of Valor since 2003. He is married to Robin, and they have three children, Jillian, Emily, and Overton. They are members at First Presbyterian Church, where he is a Sunday school teacher and elder.

Tom White es uno de los fundadores de Tune, Entrekin & White, P.C. y graduado de la Facultad de Derecho de Vanderbilt. És ex presidente de la Asociación de Abogados de Nashville y es considerado por muchos como uno de los abogados especializados en uso de tierras y urbanismo más importantes en Nashville. Con frecuencia maneja asuntos de litigios y se presenta ante agencias de Metro que involucran problemas de uso del suelo. Es miembro del Colegio Americano de Abogados Litigantes y generalmente figura en la lista líderes poderosos del condado de Davidson.

El Sr. Wallace ha sido corredor de seguros en Willis Group durante más de 25 años. Criado en Nashville, Tennessee y graduado de la Universidad de Alabama en 1981, se desempeña como anciano de la Covenant Presbyterian Church, miembro de la junta de Centerstone Mental Health Centers, miembro de la junta del Boys and Girls Club de Middle Tennessee y fideicomisario de Harpeth Hall School. Wallace está casado con Elizabeth desde 1984 y tienen cuatro hijos.

Mr. Greene is a 21-year veteran of HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) and has served as CEO of TriStar Skyline Medical Center since 2020, a two-campus, 400-bed tertiary hospital serving patients in a multi-state region. Prior to joining Skyline, Mr. Greene served as CEO at TriStar Horizon Medical Center for five years and COO at two HCA facilities. Developing new services with more than $250M in capital deployment, Greene has been recognized as a growth oriented leader while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality, culture, and people.
Mr. Greene was named a 2014 Rising star and twice-named a “Top 40 under 40” by Becker’s Healthcare. He is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executes, a Certified Public Accountant, earned a BSBA from Samford University and an MBA from Nashville-based Belmont University.
Mr. Greene has been married to Amy for twenty years and they have three children; Riley Kate (18), Davis (17), and Ellie Rose (15).

Founder and owner of The Bed Store, a market-leading mattress retailer in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is married to Misty Cunningham, a former VP of Marketing for Regal Entertainment Group and current partner in Groth and Cunningham Real Estate, and CEO of Red Dress Properties, a home remodeling and flipping company. Roger is the proud father of three amazing and productive daughters, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandson. A graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with a B.A. Degree in Religion and Psychology, and a minor in Philosophy, Roger attended New Orleans Theological Seminary where he worked on a Master of Divinity degree. He is an ordained Baptist Minister. Currently, Roger serves on the University of Tennessee Cancer Institute Community Advisory Board and has served as President of the HOA of the last three neighborhoods where we have been fortunate to reside.

Joe Scarlett spent nearly thirty years in leadership roles with Tractor Supply Company, most of them as President and Chairman.  He is probably best known for developing an employee-focused company culture that has been subsequently replicated far and wide.  Tractor Supply Company was honored by Forbes as one of the “Best Managed Companies in America” and Scarlett was recognized as Ernst & Young’s Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year.

Today, Joe is engaged in supporting the development of other community leaders, advancing his family foundation’s mission to improve educational outcomes across Middle Tennessee, and serving in leadership for the bipartisan Beacon Center.  Joe and his wife, Dorothy, are nearly inseparable after 50-plus wonderful years.

Personal: Grew up in Corinth, MS. Lives in Franklin TN (Founders Pointe) with wife Amy, Assistant Director of Planning for Franklin, daughter Gabi, 11, and son Max, 8. Attends Our Savior Lutheran Church. Passions are building up others, particularly those without the means or mentorship across older youth or people requiring a second chance. Past activities include partnering with Franktown, 4:13 Strong, yearly support of Nashville’s rescue mission Room-in-the-Inn program.

Education: 2002 Naval Academy graduate, OIF/OEF Veteran with multiple deployments 2003-2007 as Navy Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer. 2011 Northwestern MBA and Masters in Eng. Management graduate.

Work Experience: 15 years of industry, consulting, and private equity experience. Most recent job experience was as a Vice President of Operations for Platinum Equity. Currently majority owner and manager of Dark Horse Electric, 55-person company in east TN that was acquired 1/1/22 after executing a self-funded small business search in 2021. Highly desiring to hire Men of Valor as the Knoxville campus is up-and-running.

Why I’m interested: I believe strong men are required for society and mandated by the bible. To be kind but strong, forgiving but wise is the example that Jesus set. It sets the foundation for strong families, and rehabilitating men who have lost their path is critical to growing the kingdom on earth. Greatly respect and admire the commitment of the people who run the MOV program daily, and the MOV participants who find hope where none may have existed before and allow God into their lives.

Ideas: Partner with Black Men Run and/or F3, two men’s groups that should be welcoming, great arenas for men re-adjusting society to find new friendships and relationships in a productive, healthy environment.

Luis Parodi is Vice President, Sr. Regional CRA & Community Development Officer for Republic Bank. He is an experienced banker with demonstrated history of success delivering key strategic initiatives around the world with multi-million dollar results while building strong relationships. He has served in different roles in the financial services industry, including business banking, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), compliance, community and economic development, and consumer banking. Right after he finished his master’s degree, Luis worked for Procter and Gamble (P&G) in a global role. At P&G, he traveled to different countries around the world, standardizing the global tax compliance department of this large multinational company. His next role was as finance manager of the Old Spice brand for the US and Canadian markets.

Luis was born in Peru and moved to the US to finish high school. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his MBA in Finance from Butler University. He also graduated from Leadership Middle Tennessee. He is the Chairman of the Board of Williamson Inc., an organization that leads the strategic direction that incorporates Williamson County’s office of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce. He serves as Board Director of Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation, a position appointed by the Mayor of the City of Nashville. He also serves as Board Policy/Mission committee of Ascension Saint Thomas. 

Mr. Parodi received numerous awards and recognitions including the NBJ’s Celebrating Diverse Leadership: Nashville Leaders You Need to Know, In Charge Builder from the Nashville Post, and the Financial Success Award from the Tennessee Justice Center. 

Luis lives in Brentwood, TN, with his wife Beatriz and their three children. He and his family love to spend time attending music and sports events and doing outdoor activities.