Peter Pugh, FedExForum: Memphis, TN Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the FedExForum is the premier place for events in the Mid-South. With Memphis being home to some of the most eminent musicians and two winning basketball teams, the “Grind House” is always hosting top performers and players. Whether it is a Tigers or Grizzlies game or concert, The FedExForum hosts more than one hundred events a year. Peter Pugh, the Senior Director of Operations at the FedExForum says “In order to bring in over hundred events a year, we have to transform this … Read More

Marc Hohorst, University of Memphis Equipment Mgr.: Memphis TN All of us, at one point in time, have had trouble keeping up with our “stuff”!  Sometimes, it may be our car keys, and other times it may be our socks and underwear!  No matter our age or lot in life, organization is something we all contend with.  Now… try keeping up with “stuff” for 150 people!  Not only 150 people, but 150 college athletes, coaches, and staff who are constantly on the go, traveling, practicing, playing and changing clothes a half dozen times a day!!!  Each of … Read More

Chris Hand, Crimson Tide Sports Marketing:     Tuscaloosa, AL The Alabama Crimson Tide! Could there be a name more synonymous with championships, winning and tradition?  When you think of college football, especially on a national level, the University of Alabama has to rank at the very top of elite programs that exude excellence year-in and year-out.  Their impressive list of college football championships is unmatched by any other institution, past or present. So, it’s no surprise that after 125 years of football history with an extremely … Read More

Ann Brett Gillespie Strickland, General Manager of Bulldog Sports Properties  Collegiate sports are definitely something that runs deep in the culture of the South.  The state of Mississippi is certainly no exception to this axiom.  A perfect example of this fanatic behavior can easily be found on the campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville. On any given game day,  cowbell carrying, maroon wearing Bulldog fans show up in droves to cheer on their Dawgs to victory, regardless of the sport!  MSU is of course well known for its … Read More

Terris Matthews, Matthews Ridgeview Farm: Wynne, AR The Matthews family has been in the sweet potato business for more than 100 years. As a fourth-generation sweet potato farmer, Terris Matthews has a rich knowledge for farming, marketing, and growing the family business. In 2006, Terris and his wife, Kim, decided to expand their business.  First, with additional acreage, Matthews Ridgeview Farm was able to start producing enough sweet potatoes to sell over a million bushels a year. In addition to the acreage, Matthews grew their storage, … Read More

Brian Shuler, Imerys:     Sylacauga, AL About an hour outside of Birmingham Alabama, lies one of the largest deposits of marble in the world!  That’s right, the WORLD!!  Sylacauga Alabama, which is also known as “Marble City", has been mining the pure white metamorphic rock for over 150 years.  As a matter of fact, Gantts Quarry, which was discovered in 1830 by Dr. Edward Gantt, has the unique distinction of having some of its marble in multiple, iconic Washington DC locations including The Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, as well … Read More

John Hanning, Henry Brick: Selma, AL Just a short drive from Montgomery Alabama, sits a company whose contribution to the American home is great.  Henry Brick, founded in 1945 by J.D Henry, has been providing the southern, eastern and mid-western United States with unique and artful building materials for nearly 75 years.  This third-generation, family owned business has survived well thru the years, due in part to its philosophy of providing its customers and distributors with the highest quality, most durable products available. Their … Read More

Mike Cottam, Controller, FFC, Inc. Often, when we consider business “success stories” we think of a particular customer who may have been helped in a very measurable way.  More times than not, it’s because the solution provided may have solved some particular problem or issue, or the pricing was such that it was just too good of a deal to pass up.  Not very often do you hear from someone who you didn’t do business with!  That’s exactly what happened with our friends over at Floats and Fuel Cells.   Mike Cottam, Controller for FFC, … Read More

Chris Davis, VP and General Manager of Auburn Sports Properties   Auburn University is a tradition rich, SEC school with a passionate and knowledgeable fanbase. The sports programs are consistently numbered among the top…not only in their conference, but in the nation as well.  So, it’s no surprise that the facilities and sports fields are constantly under a microscope.  From the regular attendance by the spirited fans, to the spotlight of nationally broadcasted games, the maintenance teams are under the gun when it comes to keeping the … Read More

"Our warehouse was in desperate need of help! We did not have a huge space to work with, and what little space we did have was cluttered and disorganized. The Lilly Company was able to offer a solution that fit within our budget and helped us to create a significantly more functional workspace."   Tommy H. Apologetics Press GM   … Read More