Jenny Graham to head Century Park Associates
Jenny Graham, who has worked for 17 years in health care and senior living communities, has been named director of operations for Century Park Associates. She previously led the company’s Mountain Region in Aurora, Colo.
Forrest L. Preston, president of the Cleveland, Tenn.-based Century Park, said Graham “has earned this position through distinguished performance since joining Century Park. She has remarkable, God-given professional skills, honed by formal education and experiential knowledge, guided by a compassionate heart for people,” Preston said.
In her new role, Graham will oversee the executive directors and associates in the company’s 44 assisted and independent living centers in 20 states.
Graham earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado in 1994 and a master of arts in health care administration from Ashford University in 2012.
She first caught Century Park’s attention after being hired as a regional vice president for Life Care Centers of America in the Mountain States Division, then transitioned to the regional role with Century Park. Her career path includes service with skilled nursing, assisted and independent living communities and memory care programs.
Ginny WebbArchitect Webb joins Tuck Hinton
Chattanooga native Virginia “Ginny” Webb, who recently completed her architectural registration exam and is now a registered architect, has joined Tuck-Hinton Architects.
Webb has worked on the design of the Lipscomb Academy’s McCadams Athletic Center, Waverly-Belmont Elementary School and several projects at Lipscomb University. Webb has specific experience in the institutional and education sectors and is committed to exploring innovative design techniques and sustainable solutions.
“Ginny is a talented young architect whose vision and experience make her a great asset to Tuck Hinton,” said Miller.
Webb was previously an intern architect with SHW Group/Stantec in Charlottesville, Va. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Virginia and a masters of architecture from Virginia Tech. She is a member of AIA.
Allyson WittWitt to manage M&M local office
M&M Productions USA has hired Allyson Witt to manage operations in Chattanooga and build the event production business in the surrounding area.
The company, which opened an office at 4295 Cromwell Road, Suite 204, off Shallowford Road, provides lighting, stage design, audiovisual services, digital signs, scripting, speaker training, broadcast services, breakout meeting management, audience response systems and event coordination.
“Allyson brings a unique skill set to our team,” M&M Productions USA President and CEO Mike Brown said. “Her past experience as a social work case manager adds excellent listening and client service abilities.”
With the largest audiovisual equipment inventory in the region, the company produces a variety of events, including conferences, outdoor music festivals, special events and sports broadcasts. Clients include local and national organizations, such as the Knoxville Convention Center, Scripps Networks Interactive, ESPN3, White House Communications and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Witt earned her bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Technological University and master’s degree from the University of Tennessee.
“With our experience in corporate events, fundraising galas, sports broadcasts and more, I’m confident we will identify needs and provide excellent service to the area,” she said.
Tenn-Am Water wins state award
Tennessee American Water was recently awarded the top Water Quality Award by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The Tennessee Chamber recognized nine companies for their environmental performance and outstanding energy management efforts. Recipients were chosen based on their efforts to go beyond compliance to implement sustainable improvements, including the capital investment dedicated to the improving the environment.
Tennessee American Water was recognized for its $17 million capital investment this year in a dewatering facility which extracts the water left in the residuals of dirt and minerals when drawn from the Tennessee River. A portion of the extracted water will be recycled back to the plant for treatment. The residuals byproduct will be removed by a contractor for land application and allow the city of Chattanooga’s wastewater treatment facility to be in compliance with Clean Water Act requirements.
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