Courtney VincentLinda Brock is top 5 Berkshire agent in U.S.
Chattanooga Realtor Linda Brock was named one of the top 10 agents in the country for total real estate sales in 2017 by the Berkshire HathawayHomeServices network during the company’s recent convention in San Antonio.
Brock was ranked No. 5 in total gross commission income among all of the agents in Berkshire Hathaway’s national network and was number one in the South.
“Linda Brock exemplifies the highest level of expertise, skills and knowledge, qualities which are the hallmark of a top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sales professional,” said Gino Blefari, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “We’re proud of her outstanding achievements and honored to have her as an ambassador of our brand.”
Brock entered the real estate field in 1996 and became a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in 2015 when Realty Center, formed in 1983, joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.
Cunningham joins Miller & Martin law firm
Attorney Jeff Cunningham has joined the Miller & Martin law firm, bringing additional depth to the firm’s general counsel services and emerging business practice groups within its corporate department. With approximately 20 years of experience in representing entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, Cunningham will also serve as a vice-chair of Miller & Martin’s corporate department.
Cunningham advises clients, from entrepreneurs and start-ups to large privately held companies, through all phases of the business lifecycle, including choice of entity, business plan development, capital raising, debt and equity financing, ownership agreements, commercial transactions, joint ventures and exit strategies.
“During 2017, our firm established a practice group focused on general counsel services to small and medium-sized businesses,” said Jim Haley, chairman of Miller & Martin, Chattanooga’s biggest law firm. “While we have always offered these services, we identified a need for enhancing and formalizing these existing offerings in the markets we serve.”
Previously, Cunningham was a partner with Seyfarth Shaw. Cunningham is a graduate of the Georgia State University College of Law and earned other degrees from both Georgia State and Vanderbilt University.
Partnership adds 4 managers to staff
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults has added four new managers to its staff in recent months.
Andy Santoro, who has worked in broadcast journalism, was named engagement coordinator responsible for media relations and strategic marketing.
Autumn Woodward, who has 10 years experience in directing philanthropic endeavors and fund development for nonprofits, was named director of philanthropy.
Carla Sewell, who previously worked for 16 years in Hamilton County government, is director of victim support services and will have oversight of the rape crisis center, the domestic violence center and our homeless program.
Eduardo Rosano, who was previously a chief financial officer for a healthcare business in Lafayette, Ga., is the new fiscal services coordinator overseeing the Partnership’s finance and accounting operations, including contract billing compliance and cash management.
HHM hires Memphis marketing director
The Chattanooga-based accounting firm of HHM CPAs has hired Laurie Holt Stiles as marketing director to grow the firm’s client base and provide advanced marketing support for their Memphis office.
HHM entered the Memphis market in December 2015 and merged with longtime Memphis CPA firm Brundige Payne & Co. PC last August.
Holt spent the past three-and-a-half years as marketing manager of Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, a local public accounting firm in Birmingham, Alab., where she led the marketing efforts in their first merger and took the company through a rebrand. As a native of Memphis, Holt was a natural fit to guide HHM in the Memphis market.
“I knew if there was an opportunity at the firm that Laurie’s energy and creative mind would be an ideal fit for HHM,” said Ronelle Sellers, marketing director of HHM’s Chattanooga office and founder of Southside Creative.
Johnston named mortgage originator at United Community Bank
United Community Bank has promoted Courtney Vincent Johnston to mortgage loan originator.
Johnston began her career in 2011 as a mortgage loan processor while finishing a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan University. In 2016, she transitioned to mortgage loan partner at United Community Bank until this recent promotion.
“Courtney truly listens to her client’s needs and ensures that they understand the home loan process,” said Mike Davies, president of United Community Mortgage Services. “
Johnston is a native of Cleveland, Tenn., and a member of the Cleveland Athens Cotillion.
Becker’s Review praises Erlanger diversity officer
Elizabeth Appling, chief diversity officer at Erlanger Health System, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “50 great African American leaders in healthcare to know.”
Appling was singled out by Becker’s for “overseeing efforts to develop a respectful and inclusive culture at Erlanger” and cited for her ability to influence how an organization approaches healthcare and advocate for the next generation of leaders.
An employee of the Erlanger Health System for more than 20 years, Appling has served as the employee relations representative for the health system. In addition to her role at Erlanger, she serves on numerous national and community organizations, including the Institute for Diversity in Health Management and board member on the diversity committee of the Tennessee Hospital Association.
“Liz has worked tirelessly to foster a culture of inclusion at Erlanger Health System,” Erlanger President Kevin Spiegel said.
Under Appling’s leadership, Erlanger has bolstered its language interpretation services including on-site Spanish and American Sign Language interpreters. With the $50 million expansion of Erlanger East Hospital, Appling vigorously sought minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses to secure work with the expansion project. She also has created numerous diversity programs for teens and students within the state and community.
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