Leadership Memphis is accepting applications for its 2013 Grassroots Leadership Program through Saturday, Sept. 29. The program, which teaches leadership skills and techniques to implement community change, includes 11 sessions between October and March. Visit leadershipmemphis.org.

2. Events - Monday, July 23, 2012

Tennessee PTA will conduct summer leadership training as part of its 2012 Tour de Tennessee Monday, July 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Southwind High School, 7900 E. Shelby Drive. Anyone interested in increasing parental involvement in school is invited. Cost is $5. Visit tnpta.org.

3. Events - Friday, July 20, 2012

The Orpheum Theatre will present “The Princess Bride” as part of its summer classic movie series Friday, July 20, at 7:15 p.m. at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com or call 525-3000 for tickets.

4. Events - Monday, June 25, 2012

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will hold its monthly meeting and education program Monday, June 25, at 5:45 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station branch library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Call Jennifer Thompson at 324-5184.

5. Events - Friday, June 22, 2012

Black Business Association of Memphis will meet Friday, June 22, at 9 a.m. at BBA, 555 Beale St. Andre Fowlkes of Launch Your City will speak. Visit bbamemphis.com or email info@bbamemphis.com.

6. Events - Monday, May 21, 2012

The Orphanos Foundation will hold its fifth annual golf fundraiser Monday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 149 Chinquapin Drive. Pilot Steve Scheibner will speak at the event. Cost is $350 per person. Email wayne@orphanos.org or call 458-9500 for details and to register.

7. Architecture Inc.’s Schuermann Receives Chairman Appointment - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

David M. Schuermann, AIA, NCARB, principal at Architecture Inc., has been named chairman of the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners.

8. Parker Joins Leadership Memphis - Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Latoria “Tori” Parker has joined Leadership Memphis as operations manager.

Hometown: Memphis

Education: B.S. Business Administration – University of Phoenix

9. Bloom Joins Good Advertising - Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Audra Bloom has joined Good Advertising as senior account manager.

Hometown: Delaware, Ohio

10. Andrasik Named Chair of UM Psychology Dept. - Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Frank Andrasik has been named chairman of the University of Memphis Department of Psychology.

Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Education: Received Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Ohio University in 1979 after completing an internship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (Department of Psychiatry) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Family: My wife, Candy; three daughters, Meghan, Kelly and Holly; one son, Dodge; and two young granddaughters, Harper and Rhiley.
Favorite quote: From my now deceased father: “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.”
Activities you enjoy outside of work: Several. Dining out and going to movies, plays, or concerts. We’ve already been to see Sheryl Crow at Mud Island. Anything outside and exercising. Before hip surgery I enjoyed running, but now I am confined to walking.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? I need to mention two. First would be my father, from whom I received my strong work ethic. Second would be professor Kay Deaux, who helped me find my way in psychology.
Why did you pursue a career in psychology? Like many undergraduates, I struggled to find my niche. I took a class with professor Kay Deaux, a well-known social psychologist, and afterwards she invited me to work in her laboratory.
In seconds, I was hooked on psychology. I needed only to find the right area of specialization, which for me was clinical psychology.
What attracted you to the University of Memphis? Many things. The quality of the faculty, students and staff. The exciting projects being pursued. The many possibilities to collaborate with folks on and off campus. The opportunity to help make a very strong program even more so.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? Contributing to the knowledge base of psychology and the professional development of students and more junior colleagues.
What do you most enjoy about your work? Working with students and seeing their eyes light up when they get excited by psychology.

11. Crafton Joins Memphis Goodwill As Director of Marketing, PR - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Kimberly Crafton has joined Memphis Goodwill Industries as director of marketing and public relations.

12. Warren Named Bursar At University of Memphis - Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Carol Warren has accepted the position of bursar in the Division of Business & Finance at the University of Memphis. Warren is a graduate of the University of Memphis and has experience in student financial service operations working for the U of M previously as the assistant bursar. Before joining the university, Warren spent several years in the Loan Division at First Tennessee Bank.

13. Kiesewetter Wise’s Thompson Named Among Top 100 Labor Attorneys - Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Tanja L. Thompson has been named among the nation’s Top 100 Labor Attorneys by the Labor Relations Institute for the second consecutive year.

Thompson is a member of Kiesewetter Wise Kaplan Prather PLC and is the only labor attorney in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi to receive this professional honor, which puts her in the top 1 percent of labor attorneys throughout the U.S.

14. UTHSC College of Allied Health Sciences Appoints Frey as Dean - Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Dr. William R. Frey has been appointed dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Frey has served as the interim dean of the college since May 2005. He has been an adjunct faculty member in the College of Education at the University of Memphis since January 2005.

15. Phillips to Become President of Optometry School - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Dr. Richard W. Phillips has been named president-elect of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Phillips is a 1978 graduate of the college and the former regional executive director for Tennessee operations for TLC - Laser Eye Centers. He will be only the sixth person to hold the office in the college's 75-year history. Phillips will assume the presidency May 17. He is replacing William E. Cochran, who is retiring.

16. Smith Promoted to Thompson & Co.'s VP for Information Services - Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Julian Smith has been named senior vice president of information services for Thompson & Co. Marketing Communications. He has been chief technology officer there for more than 10 years. Smith, who is a partner in the firm, joined the company in July 1995.

17. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 22, 2005
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AdFed Names Pyramid Award Winners

The Memphis Advertising Federation named Robert Vornbrock and Glenna Rogers-Ward ad man and ad woman of the year at its 2005 Pyramid Awards ceremony. Vornbrock, president of diversified communications...

18. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Young Lawyers Division Announces New Board Members

MSO Names New General Manager

Alberto Gutierrez joined Memphis Symphony Orchestra as general manager. Gutierrez previously served as operations manager for the San Antonio Symphony. After grad...

19. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 03, 2003
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Greg V. Ortega was named director of corporate product marketing for TBC Corp. Ortega previously held positions as TBCs manager of strategic marketing and manager of marketing and procurement for light truck tires. He earned...

20. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
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Veronica F. Coleman-Davis was appointed to Bank of Bartletts board of directors. She is a former U.S. Attorney in Memphis. She is president and chief executive officer of the National Institute for Law and Equity. Molly Okeon was promo...

21. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, August 29, 2002
Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell will host a labor and employment law seminar from 8 a

Dedication ceremonies for Lowrance Road Park are 5 p.m. today at the entrance of the park on Long Creek Road, off Hacks Cross Road near Southwind Middle...

22. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 07, 2002
Amanda Dame joined archer>malmo as an account supervisor, with day-to-day responsibility for managing the Valent U

Amanda Dame joined archer>malmo as an account supervisor. She will manage the Valent U.S.A. team and leading new business dev...

23. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, March 12, 2002
By JENNIFER MURLEY Brokers, bankers square off over realty services By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Despite fears of finding "the devil in the details," things have been pretty quiet at the American Insurance Association since the Financ...

24. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 01, 2001
The Memphis Advertising Federation announces the following appointments to its 2001-2002 board of directors: Judy McCown of B Dr. Marian Levy was named director of grants and research and Sallie Hazelrigg was named director of major gifts and planne...

25. Archived Article: Hojo (lead) - Thursday, August 03, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Howard Johnson Express set to open on N. Third By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Renovation work is nearly complete on the hotel portion of 22 N. Third St., where a Howard Johnson Express Inn is scheduled to open later this mont...

26. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, November 05, 1999
If this is picked up by Best Times, his daughter will have turned 21, and that needs to be changed, but today shes 20 Note: If this is picked up by Best Times, his daughter will have turned 21, and that needs to be changed, but today shes 20. Lookin...

27. Archived Article: Small Biz St - Monday, November 01, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Cheffies wants to feed the busy, the tired or the lazy By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Too busy, too tired or too downright lazy to cook dinner tonight? A trip to Cheffies Market & More on Sanderlin Avenue in East Memphis ...

28. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 31, 1999
Ralph B Ralph B. Lake, former executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of Promus Hotel Corp., has become a member of Burch, Porter & Johnson. Other new members include William A. Carson II, Scott J. Crosby, Susan M. Clark and Todd...

29. Archived Article: Small Business St - Monday, March 08, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Company promotes bringing former classmates together By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News From decorating to disc jockey services, KCK Promotions can take care of it all when it comes to planning a reunion. For $30 per person, KCK ...

30. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 08, 1999
March 8 March 8 The Memphis Area Radio Stations Association will sponsor a seminar at the Ridgeway Inn featuring consultant Irwin Pollack. His topics will be radio ad selling from 8:30 a.m. to noon and radio station management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ...

31. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 22, 1999
Feb. 22 Feb. 22 The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. at Poplar-White Station Public Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The speaker will be Bob Byrd, president of Bank of Bartlett and a member of Advocates for School Excellence. For more information...

32. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 19, 1999
The Association for Women in Communications will meet at 11:45 a The Association for Women in Communications will meet at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Foundation, 1900 Union Ave. The speaker will be Michael Thompson, chairman and chief execut...

33. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Bill Ray has been named regional director-corporate and community affairs for BellSouths West Tennessee operation Bill Ray has been named regional director-corporate and community affairs for BellSouths West Tennessee operation. He joined the compan...

34. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Bean, Ison & Ruleman PLLC, CPAs & Consultants has announced the following promotions: Patricia M Bean, Ison & Ruleman PLLC, CPAs & Consultants has announced the following promotions: Patricia M. Colley to tax manager, Dana D. Horner ...

35. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 04, 1998
RFS names J Louis S. DiPasqua has been named to the newly established position of vice chairman of TBC Corp. and will continue to serve as chief executive officer. Lawrence C. Day was named to the position of president but will retain the position o...

36. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, May 15, 1998
The Direct Marketing Association has announced its officers for 1998 The Direct Marketing Association has announced its officers for 1998. They include Mike Bruno of Archer/Malmo Direct, president; Judy McCown of Baber Inc., vice president/treasurer...

37. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, January 08, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Lawyers learning from lawyers Networking among lawyers is becoming a popular way to share information about management styles and client development By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News As part of an industry that has become increa...

38. Archived Article: Grant - Monday, December 22, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Youth Villages receives grant from Microsoft Corp. By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Technology at Youth Villages will move from the Flintstones to the Jetsons thanks to a grant from Microsoft Corp. valued at $600,000. Youth Vil...

39. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, October 03, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Living and learning Workers with mental retardation at SOS Industries learn about job responsibilities and independent life By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Jennifer Stewart and Kim Helminski want to change the way people think...