Business Digest: Dunlap Industries Inc. promotes Jeff Nichols to operations supervisor for US Thread

Dunlap Industries Inc. announces the promotion of Jeff Nichols to operations supervisor for its US Thread division.

Nichols has worked with US Thread the past 12 years, plus several years part time during his high school years.

He has been an integral part of the company and has performed in a variety of responsibilities. They range from receiving and shipping, inspection and inventory control to administration, as well as working with sales and management.

Cempa Community Care adds Michael Davis, MD, to roster

Cempa Community Care announced that Michael Davis, MD, has joined its team of healthcare providers.

Dr. Davis, who completed his undergraduate education at Berry College and medical school training at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, joins Cempa after spending the last few years as a hospitalist at Erlanger Health System. He’s already familiar with Cempa since he served as an infectious disease consultant for the organization between 2015 and 2016.

“Since I completed my medical education, I’ve been involved in the treatment of infectious diseases both locally and across the world,” Dr. Davis says. “I’m delighted to be able to focus my attention on the community here in Chattanooga and furthering the mission of Cempa.”

Along with working locally in the Chattanooga area, Dr. Davis’ medical journey has taken him to hospitals across the southeast, as well as a two-year stint at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet, Kenya. His efforts and expertise in infectious disease have been acknowledged across the world, as he has given lectures internationally on topics ranging from Ebola to HIV care.

“We are delighted to have someone of Dr. Davis’ caliber joining our team of medical providers,” says Shannon Stephenson, CEO of Cempa Community Care. “His experience in providing care for patients both here at home and internationally will be invaluable as we seek to continue to grow our footprint and provide exceptional care to patients in our region.”

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. announces three new shareholders

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., announces Calvin “Cal” Marshall, Jed Roebuck and Kirby Waddell Yost have been elected as shareholders of the firm. The new shareholders, all recipients of distinguished honors and accolades at state and national levels, represent Chambliss’ continued development of the next generation of leaders and trusted advisors to the firm’s clients. While each has developed their own unique practice, together they have a wealth of experience representing clients on matters related to business, cybersecurity, health care, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate.

“Cal, Jed, and Kirby are excellent lawyers and have been integral to our firm’s growth and overall success,” said Mike St. Charles, managing shareholder of the firm. “Their unique skills and demonstrated expertise will benefit our clients and community for years to come.”

Marshall, a member of the firm’s health care and business sections, works with clients on a variety of transactional and regulatory matters, including compliance with federal and state privacy, security and breach notification laws, health care fraud and abuse, government contracting, telemedicine, and medical billing-specific contracting and regulatory issues, among others. He also works with startup companies and nonprofits on organizational, regulatory, and transactional matters. Marshall has served in several leadership roles within the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section. He was named a 2019 Rising Star by the Mid-South Super Lawyers and was recently elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Roebuck is a member of the firm’s business, mergers and acquisitions, and health care sections. He counsels clients on private equity transactions, corporate restructurings, and other business combinations in various industries. He has extensive experience in health care acquisitions and joint ventures-particularly for provider groups and revenue cycle management companies. Roebuck is also involved in representing health care entities regarding ongoing operations, compliance, and strategic planning. He was named a Rising Star by the Mid-South Super Lawyers in 2018 and 2019 and is a member of Leadership Chattanooga’s class of 2020.

Yost is a member of the real estate and business sections. She works with owners and developers of all sizes on real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and advising on land use, zoning, and other real property matters. She also works with various regional and national businesses on entity organization and general business matters. Yost was selected by the Tennessee Bar Association for the 2019 Leadership Law Program and is an alumna of Leadership Chattanooga.

Megan Swisher joins medical staff of Boehm Birth Defects Center

The Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center announce that Megan Swisher has joined its medical staff. In her role as Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Care Coordinator, Swisher will lead the medical case management program for children born with birth defects of the brain and spine.

Swisher earned her Masters of Science in nursing with a specialization in pediatric care from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Prior to joining the Center, Swisher worked as a registered nurse in the surgical ambulatory care unit at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and in the specialty clinics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Founded in 1963, The Boehm Center is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary medical services for children born with congenital birth defects of the central nervous system, including spina bifida and hydrocephalus. The Center, which is located in Chattanooga, serves over 880 patients and their families across the Southeast.

HHM CPAs appoints new chief operating officer

HHM CPAs, a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm with locations in Chattanooga and Memphis, has hired Beverly Edge as its Chief Operating Officer to support firm growth. Pam Morris, who formerly filled the role, has transitioned to Chief Financial Officer.

“I have no doubt that these two talented professionals will work together seamlessly to drive firm success,” said Donnie Hutcherson, managing partner of HHM CPAs. “We are honored to have Beverly join us and grateful for Pam’s contributions to the firm. I look forward to seeing her head up the financial side of our operations.”

Edge, a practicing attorney for over 20 years, will lead the firm’s operations as it continues to grow and expand to new markets. As COO, she will oversee all administrative and operational functions of the firm. Prior to her new role, she was a member at a local law firm where she handled mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, aircraft transactions and general representation of closely held businesses.

Edge holds degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting and the University of Georgia with a Juris Doctor.

As Morris transitions her former duties to Edge, she will assume new responsibility as the Chief Financial Officer. Morris will oversee the firm’s financial operations. Morris has over 30 year’s tax and accounting experience and is founder of Freight Depot Accounting, a customized bookkeeping firm for startups and small businesses and an affiliate of HHM CPAs.

Tennessee Aquarium’s Cindy Todd announces new career path

When Cindy Todd first arrived in Chattanooga in 1986 to help establish the not-yet-opened Hamilton Place Mall, the heart of downtown looked very different than it does today. After serving as the director of marketing for what was Tennessee’s largest shopping mall, she was lured away to help launch another landmark project.

Beginning in March, she will pursue consulting opportunities with leaders of other nonprofit, visitor-serving attractions across the country.

“While we will miss having Cindy as part of our team, I know she is excited about helping other nonprofit zoos, aquariums, and museums become more successful in achieving their missions,” Tennessee Aquarium President Keith Sanford said. “Undoubtedly she will do just that.”

Todd said she is eager to begin tackling new challenges. “There have been so many events that have brought joy to me during my tenure at the Aquarium. But among the many things I’ve loved the most as a part of this amazing team is the thrill of watching guests connecting with each other while enjoying our exhibits. I know the Aquarium will continue to have a big impact on this community.”

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