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Bill McCleskey is the Founder and CEO of Mitech Partners, a Nashville-based technology brokerage that connects businesses with telecom and technology solutions. He also serves as the President of EO Nashville, where he advances member engagement, community partnerships, digital visibility, and growth across Middle Tennessee's entrepreneurial ecosystem. An author, speaker, and business coach, Bill draws on more than 15 years of expe...

Ann Johnson is the Founder and Owner of Waste Tech Services, a nationwide trash consulting and brokerage firm that negotiates waste contracts and reduces disposal costs for businesses. Since its founding, Waste Tech Services has negotiated thousands of contracts for clients and has saved millions of dollars for the companies it represents. With decades of experience in waste management, Ann built the company by forming buying co-op...

Phillip Simpson is the CEO of SFM Services, a family of companies that helps schools, churches, and other mission-driven organizations clean, maintain, and secure their facilities. He leads the company's growth, culture, and operations while developing teams that deliver dependable, high-quality work. A West Point graduate, former Army infantry officer, and an elite wrestler who trained for the Olympics, Phillip has experience in l...

Lauren Reed is the Founding Partner of REED Public Relations, a full-service public relations and marketing agency. In her role, she leads strategy, business growth, and team development, drawing on expertise in communications, agency leadership, workplace culture, and cause marketing. Lauren also speaks and writes about entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a business that can thrive beyond its founder.

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David Haase, MD, is the Founder and Executive Physician at MaxWell Clinic, a functional medicine clinic focused on advanced diagnostics, nutrition, longevity, and brain optimization. In 2025, he founded EverBetter, a health technology company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes, digital security, and human agency. Dr. Haase completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic and is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrat...

Iris Pomerance Fields is the Owner and President of The Porch Company, a design-build construction firm specializing in custom porches and outdoor living spaces. Originally founded more than 30 years ago, she acquired the company and now leads its growth while preserving its craftsmanship-focused legacy. Before The Porch Company, Iris worked in business operations at Built Technologies and CareBridge. 

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Daniel Woods is the Founder and CEO of The Addison Group, a landscape architecture firm focused on designing personalized and elegant outdoor spaces. The company serves builders and custom clients throughout Greater Nashville, offering landscape design, site and grading plans, pool and outdoor living design, and 3D rendering. Before founding The Addison Group, Daniel was a senior Landscape Architect at Southern Land Company, where ...

Matthew Anderson is a Partner at Anderson & Harrison, PLLC, a Nashville-based boutique law firm focused on construction and real estate law. The practice represents real estate professionals, investors, developers, and operators in breach-of-contract and tort disputes related to real estate and construction. As a real estate investor and operator, Matthew has approximately $25M of assets under management, consisting primarily o...

Brian Fisher is the Co-founder and COO of Jucebox, a digital marketing and sales platform for life insurance agents and advisors. He is also the COO and Chief Compliance Officer at JB Wealth Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisory services company. With a background in operations and marketing, Brian helps advisors improve performance and client acquisition.

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Joyce Mehlman is the Founder of iLEX Consulting Group, a fintech consulting firm. She is also the President and COO of Spidr, a fintech platform that enables businesses to develop and deliver embedded banking solutions. With over 30 years of experience in financial services and fintech, Joyce held senior leadership roles across operations, compliance, and payments.

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Jim Fisher is the Founder and CEO of Jucebox, a digital marketing and sales platform for life insurance agents and advisors. He is also the Managing Director at JB Growth Partners, where he leads retirement planning and financial education initiatives. With years of experience in retirement income planning, Jim focuses on helping financial professionals scale their production to serve clients more effectively.

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David Waddell is the CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Waddell & Associates, an SEC-registered investment advisory and wealth management firm. He leads the firm's investment committee, using macroeconomic forecasting, market analysis, and risk assessment to guide clients' portfolio strategies. With over two decades of experience, David is a recognized economic and investment expert and has been featured in major media outl...

Carla Pierson, DNP, RN, is the Co-founder and Chief of Business Operations at Smiley Aesthetics, a medical aesthetics company that provides clinical services, training, and business support to aesthetic providers. With over a decade of experience in nursing leadership and healthcare operations, she combines critical care, hospital administration, and business strategy. Before launching the company with her twin sister, Carla held l...

Nancy Stabell is the Founding Member of Wood Stabell Law Group, PLLC, which provides strategic, business‑oriented legal services to entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies. As a fourth-generation attorney, she has over two decades of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate. Before founding Wood Stabell, Nancy gained experience in private practice and as a senior in‑house counsel.

Scott Scovill is a Nashville‑based country music singer‑songwriter known for his booming baritone and blend of classic and contemporary country. In addition to his music, he is the Owner of Moo TV, which provides equipment for concert tours and live events, and Moo Creative Media, which provides video production services. Scott also owns The Steel Mill, a premier rehearsal facility.

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Buddy Teaster is the President and CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that creates opportunities for people through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. As a thought leader, speaker, and author, he has written books on leadership and social impact and hosts a podcast about purpose-driven leadership. Before Soles4Souls, Buddy held executive roles in business and nonprofit organizations, including the National A...

Casey Riggs is a Member of Riggs Davie PLC, a boutique law firm specializing in corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital/private equity, and estate and tax planning. In his practice, he focuses on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives for individuals and families. Casey also advises clients on corporate matters such as entity formation, financing, equ...