People in Business
Here’s a look at promotions, hirings and other noteworthy business events in the Memphis area:
» The Greater Memphis Chamber added ProTech Systems Group as its new technology partner managing the Chamber’s IT infrastructure, work stations and users.
» Morgan Stanley announced Jack W. Parker, a senior vice president and wealth advisor in its Memphis Wealth Management office, was named to the firm’s Master’s Club group of top financial advisors.
» Orgwide added two new employeess to its business development representatives — Pattie Barnes and Jeff Jackson.
» Samuel M. Fargotstein has joined Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston as an associate.
» Counterpart Communication Design recently hired two members to its team: LáDeia McNeal as a process manager and web content manager Phil Tabor.
» Glankler Brown announced Richard J. Myers was named vice president of the World Cataract Foundation. His legal practice focuses on litigation, real estate and public law, and governmental relations.
» Laron Jackson last month became the president of the Bluff City Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. He has been associated with the profession for 28 years.
» St. Louis-based Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has opened an office in Germantown at 1468 Kimbrough, Suite 101. Operating at the branch is the Evans, Pickens, Templeton, Vaughn Wealth Management team comprising senior vice presidents of investments Bruce Evans, William Pickens, John Templeton and vice president Zack Vaughn.
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If you go ...
» Talk Shoppe — Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Nova Copy Conference Room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. “Mold: The Facts, Myths, Concerns, and Solutions.” 482-0354.
» Visionaries Symposium Luncheon — Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard. Hosted by the National Black MBA Association. Edith Kelly-Green will be the speaker. Tickets: online by clicking here or eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=32603835951
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