Back from the eclipse it would seem. Although I’m pretty sure some part of the moon is still obscuring me. Alas, I will just have to walk around with a crescent missing here or there. Just don’t look at me directly and we will both be okay. Although you might see me wearing the Seer Sucker this week seeing as how the same laws that govern looking at the sun during an eclipse apparently apply to wearing Seer Sucker after Labor Day. It's just not done. Famous last words.

2. Boyle Insurance President Gresham A Trailblazer for Women in Industry - Saturday, August 26, 2017

In 1973, Cindi Gresham was a biology major at the University of Memphis – then called Memphis State University – when she was offered a part-time job, and later a full-time job, at a now-defunct Memphis insurance agency.

3. Boyle Insurance Adds Executive, Promotes Two - Saturday, January 7, 2017

Boyle Insurance Agency’s Memphis office is growing.

The commercial property and casualty insurance company announced that Chris Poindexter was recently hired as an account executive.

4. Boyle Insurance Adds Executive, Promotes Two - Friday, January 6, 2017

Boyle Insurance Agency’s Memphis office is growing.

The commercial property and casualty insurance company announced that Chris Poindexter was recently hired as an account executive.

5. Last Word: Stop & Frisk, Council Day and The Big 12 Holds What It's Got - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

We had quite the conversation with the two leaders of the Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission about “stop and frisk” and what will be in the upcoming draft of a new Operation: Safe Community plan for Memphis.

6. Businesses Can Expect to Pay More For Insurance Products in 2017 - Saturday, October 15, 2016

Many businesses are feeling the sting of increasing medical insurance costs, while premiums for other types of business insurance have remained stable over the past year. But that’s all likely to change in the next year, as rates are expected to rise.

7. Bohannon to Chair Junior Achievement Board - Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Morgan Bohannon has been named chairman of the board of director of Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South Inc. Bohannon, the regional market manager for iHeartMedia, became engaged with Junior Achievement when iHeartMedia sponsored the “Broadcast Center” at JA BizTown in 2012. He joined the board soon thereafter and has been involved ever since.

8. Daniels Takes on New Role at Greater Memphis Chamber - Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The Greater Memphis Chamber has promoted Amy Daniels to the newly created position of senior vice president, membership and communications. Daniels, who has worked at the chamber for 17 years, will now oversee the membership department while continuing in her prior role, leading the communications and programming department.

9. Peay Named President of Insurance Org. - Friday, August 17, 2012

Steve Peay, senior vice president of Boyle Insurance Agency Inc., has been named as president of the Professional Insurance Agents of Tennessee.

10. Boyle Insurance adds Jeff Puckett - Monday, April 9, 2012

Jeff Puckett has joined Boyle Insurance Agency Inc. as an account executive in the Nashville area.

11. Harris Joins Transnetyx as VP of Sales - Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Michael Harris has joined Transnetyx, a genetic diagnostics company, as vice president of sales for the company’s pharmacogenomics division.

12. Levitt Shell Adds Development Director - Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Debra Czestochowski has joined Levitt Shell as the organization’s first development director.

Hometown: Macomb, Ill.
Education: B.A. in English, University of Illinois
Work experience: More than 30 years advancing nonprofit organizations in higher education and the performing arts, including a decade with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra before joining the Levitt Shell staff.
Family: My husband, Joseph, heads International Arts Inc., based in Chicago and Memphis. Our son, Stefan, is a professional musician preparing for medical school. He lives in Chicago.
Favorite quote: “A good idea doesn’t care where it came from.” From Jeff Sanford, wise Memphian and fellow Midwesterner.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? My Grandpa Kindred, who raised his siblings and built a farm for his family and was the kindest man I have known. No one could have had a more perfect surname.
What drew you to the Levitt Shell? The irresistible opportunity to join those who have regenerated a Memphis treasure in order to build community and diversity through free music and education.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? Reaching fundraising goals is deeply satisfying, but it is most significant to me to achieve those goals via servant leadership, which focuses on facilitating the progress of others. I thank Leadership Memphis for acquainting me with the literature in this field.
What do you most enjoy about your work? I enjoy the creativity and commitment of those around me – staff, board and volunteers. I enjoy the expressions on the faces of those who gather for each concert. I enjoy seeing families together, children dancing and musicians absorbing the energy of the experience as they perform. An evening at the Levitt Shell is joyful. It is what this world should be.

13. Fulbright-Dent Joins First Tennessee Team - Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Moya Fulbright-Dent has been named to the First Tennessee Bank private client team.

Hometown: Hot Springs, Ark.
Education: B.S. in finance, University of Memphis; MBA, Union University
Work Experience: Eight years at American Express Financial Advisors; six and a half years in banking, five at First Tennessee
Family: Husband and college sweetheart, Daniel; and two-year-old son, Colin.
Favorite quote: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson
Who has had the greatest influence on you? The two people who have influenced me most are my mother and my first boss, Harish Vishria. By example, my mom instilled a work ethic, mental toughness and positive attitude that has gotten me through every experience in my life. (Vishria) taught me the difference between a dream and a goal and gave me the ability to teach others how to achieve their dreams by setting goals.
Why did you pursue a career in financial services? As a child, I saw firsthand the difference asset management can make in not only one person’s life but that of a whole multigenerational family. When I was about 10 years old, two older family members passed away. I learned at that early age how difficult it can be to struggle with the emotional and financial challenges that can come with a loss in a family. I saw then how important it is to be prepared for life’s uncertainties so that one can make the right choices.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? I consider the everyday difference I am able to make in my clients’ lives my greatest accomplishment.
What do you most enjoy about your work? Each person’s financial situation is different. When I chose to major in business instead of art or literature, I thought I was giving up the chance to use my creativity. I have found that developing a plan for an individual, a family, or a business takes just as much creativity as writing a novel or painting a picture.

14. Weichert Realtors’ Chapman Recognized for Service Achievement - Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Amy Chapman, broker and owner of Weichert Realtors-Chapman & Associates, has been awarded Quality Service Certified Platinum status. It is considered the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry.

15. Fentress Joins Harris Shelton - Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Susan Fentress has joined the Downtown offices of Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC. Fentress concentrates her practice in the areas of intellectual property and biosciences.

16. Tapping the Hispanic Market - Thursday, March 16, 2006

Lauda Martin Davis has seen the puzzled looks before. When she sees them directed at Hispanics in Memphis who are struggling to accomplish mundane tasks, she thinks of her Hispanic father, a man who never quite overcame his own language barrier.

17. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Cindi Gresham was promoted to senior vice president with the Boyle Insurance Agency

Cindi Gresham was promoted to senior vice president with Boyle Insurance Agency. She joined Boyle in 1987 as a customer service representative. Prior to the promo...

18. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 28, 2001
Audra Melvin was promoted to director of patient financial services at The Regional Medical Center

Audra Melvin was promoted to director of patient financial services at The Regional Medical Center. She had various posts at The Med mainly in the ...

19. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 9, 2000
Memos Memos Launice P. Sills has joined Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell as an associate attorney in the firms Memphis office. Sills concentrates her practice in tort and insurance litigation. She received a bachelors degree in 1980 from Spel...

20. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 3, 1999
Promus Hotel Corporation Names J J. Kendall Huber has been named executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for Promus Hotel Corp. He most recently was with Legg Mason Inc. Huber received a law degree from the University of Virginia and...

21. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 27, 1999
Albert Cantu Appointed Terminix Jeff Sanford was named president and chief executive officer of the Center City Commission. He has served in the position on an interim basis since June. Since 1988, he has been president of Jeff Sanford Co. He is a g...

22. Archived Article: Back - Tuesday, December 16, 1997
Home builders association Home builders association honors seven members The Memphis Area Home Builders Association recently honored seven members for outstanding contributions to the association and industry in 1997. Ron Belz of Belz Enterprises wa...

23. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 20, 1997
Dr. Monte Blair has joined Shelby State Community College as director of grants and contracts. He formerly was vice president for research and development at City College in Orlando, Fla. Blair has a doctorate degree from Duke University, a masters ...