Executive Program 2026 Opening Retreat

We kicked off the Leadership Memphis Executive Program Opening Retreat with energy, connection, and inspiration! A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished guests who poured wisdom into our cohort: Mr. Jim Boyd – EP1982 (BRIDGES, Pyramid Peak) Mrs. Arlinda Cathey (National Civil Rights Museum) Ms. Jackie Oselen – GR2006 (Black Healing Collective) Mr. John Vergos – EP1979 (Rendezvous) We also extend deep gratitude to TEAM BRIDGES — Jon Grizzle and Brandon — for their partnership and support, and to BRIDGES for hosting us in such a powerful space. Our Community Action Project Partners — Girls Inc. of Memphis, Libertas School, Junior League of Memphis, and Peer Power Foundation — have welcomed our leaders into their work, and we are excited to collaborate with them to create lasting community impact. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Catering for keeping us fueled, I Am Snapix for capturing every moment, and to our generous sponsors whose support makes this work possible: FedEx, International Paper, TVA, Regional One, Kroger, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Morris Media Group, and V2 Media. Together, we are shaping leaders who carry forward the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and civic pride that makes this the BEST CLASS EVER! Relive the retreat with us through these highlights!