Henegar named CFO for Thunder Enterprises
Thunder Enterprises, the developer of residential mountain top community Jasper Highlands, has hired John Henegar as chief financial officer.
Henegar, a certified public accountant, has 17 years of experience in public accounting in various industries, including construction, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, technology and life sciences.
“It has been a privilege to work with John Thornton during my years in public accounting,” Henegar said. “Thornton is an immensely talented businessman, and to be able to join his team is a tremendous career opportunity for me.”
A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Henegar is a member of the American Institute of CPAs & Tax Section, Tennessee Society of CPAs and Institute of Management Accountants. He is a member of Steps 2 Hope and the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga.
Before entering the public accounting field, Henegar served 12 years with the Internal Revenue Service and more than 10 years as a corporate controller with a construction firm.
Catlett joins Crye-Leike in North Georgia branch office
Jennifer Catlett of Ringgold has become affiliated with CryeLeike’s North Georgia branch office.
As a Realtor and affiliate broker, Catlett specializes in residential real estate. Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Catlett worked in the insurance industry for the past 10 years.
Catlett is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Tennessee Association of Realtors and Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors. Catlett is a member of New Heights Baptist Church in Ringgold and is a volunteer for Modern Woodmen of America.
Krebs wins industry honors for franchising
Bruce Krebs, owner of the local Entrepreneurs Source franchise, was named Franchisee of the Year at the company’s recent annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Krebs also received an award for excellence in coaching.
The Entrepreneurs Source has been in business for 32 years helping clients find a franchise or business opportunity that is right for them. There are 225 offices across the United States.
Krebs has owned the local franchise for the last 14 years.
Greene heads support group for Breast Cancer Support Services
Meghan Greene has been named executive director for the Breast Cancer Support Services of Chattanooga, replacing Tonya Gentry, who has held the position since 2013.
Greene is a graduate of the public administration and nonprofit management program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a three-year breast cancer survivor with a passion for the organization’s mission.
Breast Cancer Support Services works to reduce anxiety and to lighten the burden for breast cancer survivors and their families regardless of how long they have been diagnosed.
RIVER achieves high level of veterinary excellence
The Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals (RIVER) in Chattanooga has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). RIVER earned AAHA referral accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service.
Unlike human hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required to be accredited.
Accredited hospitals are the only hospitals that choose to be evaluated on about 900 quality standards. Less than 12 percent of the animal hospitals in the country achieve this level.
HHM CPAs hires six accountants
HHM CPAs, Chattanooga’s largest locally-owned CPA firm, has hired five staff accountants and one senior accountant to accommodate recent growth.
Senior accountant Adam Smith and staff accountants Casey Mount and Aubrey Consiglio have been added to the tax department. Staff accountants Chad Hall, Kyle Briner and Lindsey Liles will serve on both the tax and audit teams.
“Over the past five years, we have been fortunate to grow at a pace that allows us to hire candidates throughout the year,” says Donnie Hutcherson, managing partner of HHM CPAs. “We are always looking for the best, the brightest and those who care about our dynamic company culture as well as the Chattanooga community,” he adds.
As Chattanooga’s largest locally-owned and operated accounting firm, HHM is headquartered in Chattanooga with an additional office in Memphis.
U.S. Xpress names Kibler to head dedicated operations
U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc has named Clayton Kibler as vice president of dedicated operations. He has been employed at U.S. Xpress for 10 years, as he previously served as director of dedicated operations.
Kibler attended Kent State University in Salem, Ohio, and began his career in the transportation industry in 1997 at FST Logistics based in Columbus, Ohio.
In his new role, he will manage the day-to-day, tactical operation of the dedicated business unit.
Kibler resides in Ringgold, Ga., with his wife and two children.
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