Andrew Freeman, Brooke Dillard join Vision Hospitality
Vision Hospitality Group has named Andrew Freeman to regional director of revenue management and Brooke Dillard to digital marketing manager.
Freeman, who earned a Master of Business Administration and has a decade of hospitality experience, previously held executive roles with Marriott International, including his most recent position as senior revenue manager of pre-openings at the Marriott International Headquarters in Maryland. It was in this capacity that Andrew worked firsthand with Vision to open the company’s SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Downtown and The Edwin Hotel.
Dillard will contribute her eight years of marketing experience in various industries to her new role. Since graduating from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, she has developed, implemented and managed numerous marketing campaigns for companies such as the American Heart Association, Atomic Films, and Vicinity Software.
LBMC adds five local accountants
LBMC, one of the Southeast’s largest accounting and business consulting firms, has added five accountants to its Chattanooga office.
Hayden Williams has joined LBMC, PC as a senior accountant in the audit department. He previously served as an accounting manager for SouthEast Eye Specialists. He holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Carson Newman University.
Justin Ritchey has joined LBMC, PC as a senior tax accountant. He previously served as a senior accountant for Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Sullivan, Lay & Hall, PLLC. He holds his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a member of TSCPA and AICPA.
La’Keithia Caldwell is a new staff auditor in LBMC’s audit department. She previously served as a staff accountant for Elliot Davis. She holds her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a member of TSCPA and AICPA.
Tori Robbins joins LBMC as a staff accountant in the tax department. She previously served as a tax associate for Dixon Hughes Goodman. She holds her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Whitney Enochs is a new a staff accountant in LBMC’s tax department. She previously served as a staff accountant for Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC. She holds her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
HHM Certified Public Accountants hires 10 new employees
HHM Certified Public Accountants, a CPA and consulting firm with locations in Chattanooga and Memphis, has hired 10 employees to support client services this year. The new hires include two senior tax managers, one senior audit manager, five staff accountants and two administrative assistants.
HHM’s newest tax managers are Robin Shields and Terri Jeter-McAvoy, who collectively have more than seven decades of tax experience. Jeter-McAvoy joins HHM after 10 years of tax practice in Houston. Shields previously served as director of financial services with CBL Properties.
The firm’s audit department has added senior audit manager, Brittany Carman, who joins HHM with 12 years’ experience managing and performing engagements for a variety of industries.
Logan George, Amanda Conner, Jesse Wright, Alison Carroll, and Jacob Pardue have joined HHM as staff accountants while Savannah Clark and Suzanne Branam have joined the administrative team. HHM also welcomes eight accounting interns in the audit and tax departments and four part-time associates in the processing department.
“We are excited to welcome a group this large to our firm,” said Donnie Hutcherson, HHMsmanaging partner. “We are happy to accommodate our growth with both experienced and college recruits in Chattanooga and Memphis.”
Southeastern Tool & Design adds Roland Kirby as industrial leader
Southeastern Tool & Design (SE Tool) has added Roland Kirby as industrial automation and controls leader. Kirby joins the team bringing more than 30 years of experience designing and building automated solutions in the tire and appliance industries, including 18 years at Maytag/Whirlpool as their lead automation engineer and engineering manager.
Roland’s hands on and leadership experience is diverse, covering robotics, vision systems, fabrication cells, material handling, plastic injection, paint support systems, and other automation applications.
“We are excited to have Roland join our team as we continue our growth by helping our customers solve their automation needs,” Lou Ziebold, president of SE Tool stated.
Mike Domeck wins top award from Crye-Leike Realtors
Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has recognized Mike Domeck of Crye-Leike Cleveland with the company’s highest award, the Circle of Excellence and honorary title of Vice-President.
To earn this award and title, sales associates must advance in their studies through obtainment of real-estate designations within their respective fields, maintain exemplary ethical behavior throughout their careers, record five or more continuous years with Crye-Leike, become a lifetime member of Crye-Leike’s Multi-Million Dollar Club, and have served or are serving as chair or vice-chair on one or more standing committees at a local Board of Realtors.
“This award recognizes those unique individuals who attain the highest level of professional development,” said CEO and Co-Founder Harold Crye of Crye-Leike Real Estate Services.
Crye-Leike Real Estate Services is the nation’s third largest privately-held residential real estate firm and the largest in the Mid-South.
Jeffrey Bridgman, Jeremy Dean and J. Dylan Paris promoted at First Volunteer
First Volunteer Bank has promoted Jeffrey A. Bridgman, Jeremy S. Dean and J. Dylan Paris to senior positions.
Bridgman was named executive vice president and head of the commercial banking team. He has 22 years of commercial banking experience, including eight years as a commercial banking advisor.
Dean was promoted to executive vice president and head of the business banking team. First Volunteer added this new line of business in late 2018 to better serve the business community. Dean has 21 years of retail and business banking experience and has been with First Volunteer since 2017.
Paris was named a senior vice president in his role as a commercial banking advisor. Paris has 16 years of lending experience and has been in his advisor role since 2013.
“We are excited to announce these promotions and anticipate an even more successful future with these knowledgeable, experienced bankers in the lead,” First Volunteer President Patti W. Steele said.
Dr. Jimmy Waldrop elected as American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery member
Dr. Jimmy L. Waldrop has been elected as member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
The ASAPS is at the forefront of innovation in aesthetic plastic surgery around the world and currently has 48 members of the society within the region and only four in the Chattanooga area.
Waldrop is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society. He completed General Surgery residency and a Surgical Critical Care/ Trauma fellowship at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga. While there, he also completed a comprehensive Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency.
Waldrop is director of research and assistant professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and actively trains plastic surgery residents.
“Dr. Waldrop is recognized by so many throughout the region for his skill and expertise; it’s an honor to have another member of our team elected to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery,” said Dr. Jason Rehm, managing partner for the Plastic Surgery Group.
James Bergdoll is director of Sports Turf group
James Bergdoll, a certified sports facilities manager and director of park maintenance for the city of Chattanooga Public Works department, is among the 2019 board members for the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA).
The association includes 2,700 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide who are critical to the safety of athletes and coaches.
Jody Gill, grounds coordinator at Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, Kansas, has been elected president of the association..
“Throughout my professional career, STMA has always supported my pursuit of knowledge and growth in the sports turf industry,” Gill said. “It is a privilege to contribute to our organization’s continual growth and collaborate with colleagues to elevate the importance of maintaining safe playing fields globally.”
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