Aubrie Strange Aubrie Strange is a fundraising professional with a passion for supporting mission-driven nonprofits through strategic fundraising and organizational development. She joined the Prosper team in January of 2022 as Fundraising Manager to support the organization’s mission of building the most inclusive and thriving economy in the southeast. As an East Tennessee native and […]

Heather Jones Heather is currently an SBA Product Specialist with Synovus Bank, serving the needs of businesses in the Alabama, Nashville and west Georgia markets.  She has over 20 years in banking with underwriting and originating SBA loans. She has been with Synovus as an SBA Lender for 9 years. With the help of her […]

Malik Yoba Although this Hollywood veteran offers over three decades of commitment to the arts with over fifty film credits and more than a dozen lead roles in network/cable television series, Malik Yoba considers himself a community and youth advocate first, with over four decades of experience working with young people globally, in schools, prisons […]

Cameron Ricks Cameron Ricks isn’t just a seasoned Commercial Banker—he’s a financial architect shaping the futures of entrepreneurs and businesses alike. A proud alumnus of the University of North Alabama, Cameron holds a degree in political science, which uniquely positions him to understand the intersection of business and public policy. Currently, he serves as the […]

Danny Markstein Daniel “Danny” H. Markstein, IV Founder & Chairman Markstein www.markstein.co Danny Markstein is an experienced communications professional with demonstrated expertise in marketing, public relations and communications, specifically in the areas of crisis communications, workforce development, strategic planning and marketing strategy. For more than 25 years, Danny has worked with clients in the public, […]

Willie E. Watson How I can help you:I’m able to help your business obtain a Commercial Loan, Business Line of Credit, Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan, and more. I have spent over 28 years in the finance and banking industry. My experience as a commercial loan officer allow me to develop a deep understanding of your […]

Victor C. Tyler, P.E. Victor Tyler, Founder, President and Principal Engineer of Tyler Construction Engineers, P.C. located in Nashville, Tennessee. He is an author, consultant, and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Tennessee with more than forty years of engineering, construction, and business experience. His firm provides construction support and construction management training […]

Terri Sharpley Reynolds Terri Sharpley Reynolds is a skilled and seasoned attorney, strategist, and advisor based in Montgomery,Alabama. With over 15 years of experience in government affairs and political campaigns, she has cultivated a national network encompassing elected officials and government affairs professionals at all levels. After graduating from the University of Alabama School of […]

Amelia Thomas Amelia Thomas is a distinguished wealth management professional with a niche focus on advanced wealth and tax planning solutions tailored for minority business owners. By leveraging strategies traditionally reserved for the top 1%, Amelia dedicates herself to creating robust legacy-building frameworks and sustaining generational wealth. Leading a proficient “money team”, Amelia collaborates closely […]

Joshua Sahib Joshua Sahib is a serial entrepreneur. Over the years, he’s led a video production business, a brewery software company, artificial intelligence startup and has won both local and statewide business competitions. He has also worked in higher education for nearly a decade in a wide variety of roles.  Joshua holds a bachelor’s degree […]