Erlanger Health Foundation adds McCurry as development director
Erlanger Health System Foundation announced in a news release the addition of David McCurry as the executive director of development to the philanthropic arm of the region’s nonprofit health system.
Before coming to Erlanger, McCurry served in development leadership roles at a variety of nonprofit organizations including AMG International, Dignity Health, Willow Creek Association, Point Loma Nazarene University, Westmont College and Corban University. Prior to his work in the nonprofit sector, he held regional sales and marketing leadership positions within the automotive aftermarket at both Honeywell International and PAR Distributors.
“With David’s expertise in healthcare fundraising along with his ability to lead successful development teams, he will be a tremendous addition to the Foundation,” Julie Taylor, president and chief development officer for Erlanger Health System Foundation, Julie Taylor said in a statement..”
McCurry earned a bachelor’s in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University, an MBA in marketing from City University of Seattle, and a master’s in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University. Additionally, he holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive certification. McCurry also served as an adjunct professor at Bay Path where he taught graduate-level fundraising courses for more than eight years.
Contributed Photo by BrightBridge/ Caleb HambyCaleb Hamby named underwriter at BrightBridge Capital
BrightBridge Capital has hired Caleb Hamby as an underwriter for the Chattanooga-based nonprofit agency. The Ringgold native returns home after spending five years in the industry, in South Carolina and most recently, in Greely, Colorado where he worked exclusively in commercial real estate lending, development and loan underwriting, according to a news release.
Hamby has an MBA with an emphasis in business administration and finance from Liberty University and received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on finance, the release also stated.
Started in 1981, BrightBridge Capital is a a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with several loan programs, including SBA Community Advantage, SBA 504, USDA IRP RLF, and New Markets Tax Credits.
“Working in underserved-communities or with business owners as they face challenges is something I’m looking forward to in the days ahead,” said Hamby in the release.
Contributed Photo by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee/ Neda LongBlueCross promotes Long to director of strategy, innovation
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has promoted Neda Long to director of strategy and innovation.
In her new role, Long will be responsible for identifying innovative strategies to support the company’s investment portfolio and culture of innovation, according to a news release.
“Neda has successfully executed deals with the Echo Innovation Alliance and Sanitas Medical Centers. These partnerships bring high quality, lower cost health care solutions to our communities,” said David Criswell, who serves as vice president, treasurer and chief risk officer at BlueCross in the release. “Her strong performance and leadership will help our company continue to deliver long-term value to the people we serve.”
Long joined BlueCross in 2019, serving most recently as manager of strategy and innovation. In this role, she managed the organization’s strategic investment portfolio, the release stated. Before coming to BlueCross, Long worked in public accounting with a focus on healthcare providers.
Long earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Economics from Auburn University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Belmont University. She is also licensed in Tennessee as a certified public accountant and a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
— Compiled by Brandi Dixon
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