Neal Clayton, CEO of Engel & Völkers Nashville, Nashville’s global real estate company, announced that John Clayton has been named President of Engel & Völkers Nashville.
“John entered the real estate industry in 2008 as a Realtor® and Property Manager Director, working his way to leadership. He was given tremendous responsibility and earned the respect of those who worked alongside him. John continues to display his passion and competence for the real estate industry and his love for the Nashville community,” Neal Clayton said in a news release. Clayton founded Neal Clayton Realtors in 1981 and aligned with Engel & Völkers in 2019.
A native Nashvillian, John Clayton is a recipient of the Greater Nashville Realtors Association Life Member Gold Awards of Excellence from 2013-2017 and Diamond Elite in 2018 for transaction volume. He is a Leadership GNAR graduate, Sterling R RPAC major investor and past Greater Nashville Realtors Board of Director from 2015-2018. He has also served at the state level as a Tennessee Association of Realtors convention committee member since 2013, and he was the 2014 TAR Sergeant at Arms.
Soles4Souls announces new board members
Soles4Souls is announcing five new members to its Board of Directors. Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based nonprofit that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world.
Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster said in a news release, “Adding these five leaders, from different industries but with a passion for the S4S mission, is another fantastic step in building a world-class board of directors. This
group brings diverse experiences to our work that will benefit the organization and those we serve.”
The newest members of the Board include Ellen Davis, EVP, Industry Engagement at Consumer Brands Association; Michelle Krall, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Designer Brands Inc. owner of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Shoe Company and the Camuto Group; Walter Porter, Principal at Deloitte Consulting; Tony Waller, Vice President, Constituent Relations and Racial Equity at Walmart; and Stacy Xie, Director of Performance Improvement at AlixPartners.
Red Seal Homes welcomes service manager Cerretti
Red Seal Homes, a custom townhome and community developer with a focus on people, process and product, has welcomed Dean Cerretti to the Nashville team.
Formerly based in Red Seal Homes’ Chicago office, Cerretti will continue his main role as service manager in Nashville.
“Dean has been an integral part of our team over the years,” Brian Hoffman, a third-generation owner at Red Seal Homes, said in a news release. “With his experience in residential and commercial spaces in addition to his expertise as an independent general contractor, we are proud to have him join us here in Nashville.”
The Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission (Metro Arts) confirmed the allocation of $51,790 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations as part of the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) program. Funded by the Tennessee General Assembly, ABC is administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and designated agencies throughout Tennessee. Metro Arts administers up to $3,500 per organization to foster community-focused arts projects in Davidson County, allocating a total of $51,790 based on each successful applicant’s panel rating.
RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group names Altic as managing broker
RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group recently hired veteran Nashville REALTOR® Anna Altic as managing broker to lead the agent team alongside founder and president Larry Lipman.
Altic joins the family-owned firm with nearly 20 years of experience as a broker and REALTOR®. An East Nashville resident since 2002, Altic has a passion for representing the city’s urban core through its rapid growth and change. She previously worked as a REALTOR ® for Village Real Estate before becoming managing broker and director of agent services at PARKS Reality, where she advised agents on building their business through tools and technology.
“We are thrilled to welcome Anna to the team as managing broker,” Lipman said in a news release. “With almost two decades of experience in the Nashville market, she understands the current competitive landscape and can mentor our agents to continue providing unparalleled service to our clients. Her passion for community and client advocacy, combined with her invaluable experience, makes her a wonderful addition to the team.”
United Communications awarded $53M in grants to expand rural broadband access in Middle Tennessee
Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced the state will award United Communications with six grants totaling $53.4 million to invest in rural broadband infrastructure through the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund (TEBF-ARP).
Through the state process, United is investing an additional $14 million. In addition, local governments have committed supplemental funding for their particular internet projects.
United partnered with Middle Tennessee Electric and Duck River Electric to apply for the grant funding as part of Project UNITE, United’s initiative to expand broadband access to every home and business in Middle Tennessee. The state grants awarded to United will support broadband infrastructure development across portions of Bedford, Franklin, Giles, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore and Williamson Counties.
MP&F Strategic Communications hires 3
MP&F Strategic Communications has added three new members to its account staff, marketing department and creative services department: Charlie Carolina, graphic designer; Jeremy Lamb, digital advertising and marketing specialist; and Madison Scheid, assistant account executive.
SmileDirectClub, Inc., the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, announced its membership with the Dental Trade Alliance, joining dozens of the most elite suppliers and service providers in the oral health industry, with the common goal of improving the state of oral care. SmileDirectClub will be the organization’s only member that offers clear aligners exclusively.
“We are pleased to become a member of the Dental Trade Alliance and contribute to its commitment to make a lasting impact on dentistry,” David Katzman, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SmileDirectClub, said in a news release. “We continue to make tremendous progress within the dental industry to increase understanding and acceptance of our award-winning telehealth platform and secure a rightful seat at the table to advance the field of oral health. These partnerships are a pivotal part of our strategy to expand our reach through the growth of the Partner Network and the launch of SDC+, our premium service offering within dental practices that will be available to consumers in the near future.”
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. sells NauticStar business to Iconic Marine Group
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. announced its NauticStar business was acquired by a subsidiary of Iconic Marine Group. Iconic Marine Group assumed substantially all liabilities related to the NauticStar business and intends to continue operating the NauticStar business as usual. The transaction, which closed on Sept 2, is subject to a customary working capital adjustment.
Fred Brightbill, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, said in a news release, “The sale of the NauticStar business to Iconic Marine Group will better position MasterCraft to drive profitable growth. I am confident that focusing on our MasterCraft, Crest and Aviara brands will drive enhanced value for MasterCraft shareholders, and that NauticStar will benefit from a new strategic owner dedicated to the future success of the brand. I want to thank NauticStar’s employees, who have a new home at Iconic Marine Group, for their hard work and dedication to quality and craftsmanship for our customers. We wish them success in the future.”
Skanska USA’s Nashville-area headquarters adds 9 team members
Skanska USA, one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, is investing in Nashville by bolstering its local office with nine new full-time additions (five new hires and four transfers) to support the company’s continued growth throughout the region.
The new hires include Clint Ferrell, as superintendent; Quentin Rummo, project engineer; Cody Johnson, assistant superintendent; John Austin Skelton, project engineer; and Tonio Reid, as project engineer.
In addition to the new hires, seasoned team members that have transferred to Skanska’s Nashville-area office include Miles Colyer, project manager from Oregon; Chris Hoylman, superintendent from North Carolina; Sean Walker, senior project manager from Oregon; and Sami Pritchard (Nielson ), senior scheduler from Washington state.
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