Karen Sherrill joins Adult & Teen Challenge MidSouth to lead the marketing and development initiatives of the ministry. Sherrill previously served in marketing and development for the Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga. Sherrill’s primary responsibilities will be to write grants and serve the interests of donors. In addition, Sherrill will work with the staff and board on execution principles once the strategic plan is completed in early 2021.
Contributed photography / Stephen AdamsStephen Adams is elected as a shareholder of the Chattanooga law firm of Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. Adams is a member of Chambliss’ intellectual property service group, where he routinely counsels clients on matters related to patents, trademarks and copyright preparation and prosecution, as well as intellectual property maintenance, defense and enforcement. His diverse clientele ranges from entrepreneurs, inventors and startups to small and large corporations, governmental entities and universities. Adams frequently speaks and writes on matters related to intellectual property law and provides virtual and in-person training sessions for company stakeholders.
Contributed photography / Mariah BarrowsMariah Barrows is named as banking center manager of the North Highway 58 location of First Horizon Bank. Barrows’ career in banking began at First Horizon in 2015. In her new role, Barrows manages all aspects of the customer experience, as well as operations of the center. She coaches employees to address customer issues effectively and follows up with resolutions to maintain accountability. She also regularly reviews surveys in order to provide feedback to employees about the customer experience.
Contributed photography / Joseph BishopJoseph Bishop joins the management advisory services team of HHM Certified Public Accountants. He assists with all stages of mergers and acquisitions, including planning, implementation and evaluation of potential tax consequences. He also provides trust and estate services, valuation services and individual tax planning and consulting. Bishop is a licensed attorney and completed a judicial clerkship in the tax court of New Jersey prior to joining the firm. A military veteran, Bishop graduated from the University of Maine, and obtained his law degree from Rutgers Law School.
Contributed photography / Jennifer ThomasJennifer Thomas promotes to assistant vice president and regional operations manager at Southern Heritage Bank. Thomas has worked in banking since 2006. Thomas joined Southern Heritage in 2014 and served as teller operations manager until October 2016 when she became a professional learning specialist. In January 2017, she also added the branch manager responsibilities at the Georgetown office until October 2017 when she was named a technical training specialist. Thomas has served with Junior Achievement as both a fundraiser committee member and classroom teacher in Cleveland and Chattanooga.