PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
Here's a look at promotions, hirings and other noteworthy business events in the Memphis area: Gebre Waddell Kate Hackett
❚ and were chosen as members of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Each will serve a minimum of three years on its board. Mr. Waddell is the chief executive of Soundways Inc. and Ms. Hackett is the founder of the Memphis Music Mansion.
❚ Former Collierville LongHorn Steakhouse culinary manager
recently was presented with the company’s Manager of the Year award recognizing him among him six recipients of the this year’s honor. He was chosen from a field of more than
Josh Piyavunno
500 culinary managers nationwide. Mr. Piyavunno was, subsequently, named managing partner of the Longhorn location in Southaven, Mississippi.
❚ The Aspire Public School system has two new leaders new leaders upon their promotions.
Dr. Nickalous Manning
is its new Memphis area superintendent and
is now the director of development. Dr. Manning has been with Aspire Public Schools since 2012 and most recently was manager of Memphis Community Outreach and Partnerships. Ms. Lindsay previously the director of Development as a lower elementary school teacher and intervention specialist. There are four Aspire public schools in Memphis.
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Jessica Lindsay