VOL. 127 | NO. 154 | Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Memphis Newsmakers
Hinte Expands Role At Second to Nunn
By Kate Simone
Lowell Hinte has been promoted to account manager and designer at website- and branding-design company Second to Nunn Design. Hinte has served as a designer at S2N since 2009. In his expanded role, Hinte will ensure clients’ expectations are met on key projects regarding strategy, vision, quality and schedule.
Hometown: Memphis
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in marketing, The University of Memphis, 2010.
Family: James and Kim, parents; Melanie, Grayson and Noah, siblings; and Eleanore and Luna, dogs.
Favorite quote: “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
Favorite movie: It’s hard to pick just one. I’d say “Natural Born Killers,” “Wall-E,” “Forrest Gump,” “The Life Aquatic,” “A Clockwork Orange” and more.
The sports team(s) you root for: Right now, Team USA.
What’s playing on your stereo right now? Led Zeppelin on the record player and MGMT in the car.
Activities you enjoy outside of work: I enjoy playing soccer for Red Star Memphis’ Stratford team as well as the Greater Memphis Soccer Association’s Green Monkeys team, riding my bike, working out, taking my dogs to the park and going to shows.
What talent do you wish you had? I wish I was musically inclined, especially on the piano.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? Both my parents influenced me in different ways. My mom guided me into this industry, and I attribute my work ethic to my dad.
What attracted you to Second to Nunn Design? Honestly, everything – from our team to our clients to the atmosphere to our design.
What are your goals in your new position? My goal is to ensure complete client satisfaction by providing the highest quality service on all projects.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? One of my greatest accomplishments was buying my first home. I think it is a great milestone.
What do you most enjoy about your work? Once again, everything. If you worked with us for a week you would know why.
If you could give one piece of advice to young people, what would it be? As young professionals, we are entitled to nothing. We must work hard for everything, but take time to have fun because life is short.
Katie Sinclair has been promoted to creative coordinator and designer at Second to Nunn Design. Sinclair joined the firm as a designer in 2011.
Dr. Stan Hyland of the University of Memphis has been chosen to receive the 2012 Solon T. Kimball Award for Public and Applied Anthropology. Hyland is a professor of anthropology and head of the School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy. He will be honored by the American Anthropological Association in November.
The Law Alumni chapter of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law has named new board officers. They are: Judge Robert L. “Butch” Childers, president; R. Hunter Humphreys, president-elect; and Vickie Hardy Jones, secretary-treasurer. In addition, the board has five new members: Judge George Ellis, Judge Gina Higgins, Richard Glassman, Michael Joiner and Todd Williams.
James D. “Jimmy” Lawson has joined Hamlin Dispute Resolution LLC as a mediator and arbitrator. With Lawson’s addition, Little Rock-based Hamlin will have a permanent office and facility in Downtown Memphis for holding arbitrations and mediations.
Dora Da Silva, partner and director of account management at The Barnett Group, has earned the Group Benefits Disability Specialist designation from The National Underwriters Co. Da Silva has worked at Barnett for more than 25 years.
Deenean Wilson-Henderson has joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis as volunteer coordinator. Wilson-Henderson previously served as safety coordinator for the American Red Cross Mid-South Chapter and has been a RMHC volunteer since 1996.
Kimberly Rogers has been named college media coordinator for the University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts. Rogers will be responsible for CCFA’s online and print publications, public relations and outreach efforts.
Rachel D’Addabbo, Ellyn Stetzer and Sophie Samuels have joined The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee as program assistants. Phyllis Gregory has joined as administrative assistant. In addition, K.C. Hutchinson has been named business administrator and Claire White has been named program director.