Blood Assurance and the Williamson County-based Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation are teaming up to save the lives of cancer patients.
From Aug. 1-31, Blood Assurance will donate $10 to the foundation for every individual who gives blood at the organization’s donation centers in Middle Tennessee (Bellevue, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, Cool Springs, Hermitage and Tullahoma).
“We are ecstatic to partner with Scott and his wonderful foundation,” J.B. Gaskins, CEO of Blood Assurance, said in a news release. “By giving blood, donors are already helping those suffering from debilitating illnesses such as cancer. Through this initiative, we are boosting efforts to save even more lives. We hope the community will rally around this unique opportunity.”
Donors can visit www.bloodassurance.org/ba-champion, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also accepted.
Buffkin / Baker names Steve Marsh partner
Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Marsh as a partner in its health care practice. Marsh will be responsible for leading the health care delivery vertical of the firm’s health care practice, serving health systems, AAMC institutions, not-for-profit and for-profit hospital and medical groups with physician executive and health care executive searches.
Marsh brings nearly 30 years of experience in health care recruiting. He spent the first two decades of his career in clinical search and is one of the original founders of The Medicus Firm, one of the largest clinical recruiting search firms in the country. The Medicus Firm was acquired by M3, USA, Inc. in 2015. Marsh then founded M3 Executive Search as a separate subsidiary, successfully building an executive search team and conducting executive searches for a wide array of recognized health care clients across the U.S.
Dell Technologies adds Jackie Light as co-site director
Dell Technologies, one of the first high-tech companies to establish a major hub in Nashville, announced the appointment of Jackie “JJ” Light as co-site director. In this role, Light will work alongside Jamaal Oldham and Shoshana Samuels to lead Dell’s local Nashville campus and community initiatives. He will also manage a monthly event series that brings employees back to campus and encourages team building.
“JJ is an enthusiastic leader who motivates team members and sets them up for success,” Jamaal Oldham, co-site director and regional sales director at Dell, said in a news release. “He is also passionate about ensuring his hometown remains a safe, inclusive place to live and work and acts both inside and outside of Dell to make this happen. We’re thrilled to have him on our leadership team.”
Hathorne announces Chris Gass as new executive chef
Hathorne, an American restaurant from chef and owner John Stephenson that embraces community, fellowship and local seasonal ingredients, announced Chris Gass as executive chef. In this role, Gass is responsible for planning, developing, curating locally and overseeing the hyper-seasonal menu that Nashville guests have grown to love at Hathorne, where fine dining and a casual atmosphere seamlessly combine.
The Nashville native but longtime North Carolinian returned to his Music City roots in 2020 when he became the chef de cuisine at 5th & Taylor. He further explored the Nashville food scene and gained more fine dining experience as a sous chef at The Continental in the Grand Hyatt Nashville. Prior experience included executive sous chef at True Blue Butcher + Table in Wilmington, North Carolina, Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria guided by the farm-to-table influence of Chef Vivian Howard and line cook at PinPoint Restaurant under Chef Dean Neff’s attention to seasonality and local, relationship-driven sources.
Polsinelli expands national Sports Industry Group with addition of Timothy J. Browne
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes sports and media attorney Timothy J. Browne as shareholder in the firm’s Sports Industry Group. Browne brings with him more than two decades of experience, providing counsel to clients in the sports, media, entertainment and technology industries, with a particular focus on the acquisition, protection and distribution of various forms of intellectual property such as linear and digital content, national and local media rights, large-scale event and venue agreements and sports sponsorships and endorsements.
“Tim brings his breadth of hands-on experience in the sports and media industry to add immediate value to our existing clients as well as expand the breadth of legal services that an Am Law 100 law firm can provide to his current client base,” said Polsinelli Sports Industry Chair Kevin Sweeney in a news release. “His ability to provide strategic, business-minded solutions to legal issues will benefit clients in the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate and professional sports.”
Four Seasons announces key senior leadership staff
The all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville, anticipated to open this September and now accepting reservations, announced key leadership appointments that will lead the day-to-day management of the hotel and its guests’ experiences.
This includes Bradley Russell as Hotel Manager, Chauntel K. Brown as Assistant Director of Rooms, Coleman Phillips as Spa Manager, Jolinda Cohavi as Senior Director of Marketing and Chanel Lewis as Event Sales Manager.
Walker, L'Heureux join Graham Healthcare Capital
Graham Healthcare Capital announced the addition of Charlie Walker as general counsel and Jon L’Heureux as vice president of business development of the Nashville-based healthcare capital firm.
Walker will direct the legal team as GHCC continues its growth through the expansion of its existing businesses as well as acquisitions in the healthcare field. L’Heureux has direct accountability for business development and strategic sourcing for Graham Healthcare Capital.
Tennessee Pharmacists Association announces president
The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), the only professional association representing pharmacists in all practice areas across the state, announced Dr. Jay Phipps, owner of four community pharmacy locations in McKenzie, Jackson, Huntingdon and Waverly, as the organization’s 2022-23 president.
Phipps has an extensive pharmacy background and more than 20 years of experience in the profession. He earned his doctorate of pharmacy and completed a residency in drug information and pharmacotherapy at the University of Tennessee. Immediately after, Phipps opened City Drug Company in McKenzie as the managing partner and became its sole owner two years later. In 2004, he rebranded his independent pharmacy as Phipps Pharmacy, Inc., based in McKenzie, where he has served as president and CEO for more than 17 years. He formerly served as a member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) board of trustees and chair-elect of the TPA’s Society of Student Pharmacists (TSSP) and National President of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP).
C Spire names executive team to lead growing Nashville office
C Spire has named an executive team to guide its expansion in Nashville and across the state and promoted technology veteran Allen McIntosh, who has more than 20 years of telecommunications industry experience, to lead the charge as managing director for Tennessee.
Joining McIntosh to lead the Nashville office are Derek Usner and Risher Robertson, who serve as commercial sales directors in the marketplace. C Spire opened its Nashville office in 2020, and it has grown to nearly 50 employees. The office, part of C Spire Business, offers a wide array of managed telecom services, including internet, VoIP, network design, cloud solutions and specialized IT needs. It is located in Maryland Farms.
Stones River Group expands government relations team
Stones River Group (SRG) President Mark Cate announced that Zoe Sams, an experienced attorney and government affairs professional, will join the firm as principal, effective Aug. 8.
“We are really excited for Zoe to join the SRG team,” Cate said. “Her experience with the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference as well as her years working with the General Assembly will be of great value to our clients. She’s smart, hard-working and a true professional.”
