We're creating paths of opportunity for the future.
- About JA Memphis
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South has been dedicated to educating students about entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial literacy since 1955. Through an extensive offering of experiential, hands-on programs, JA empowers students by helping them discover the tools they need to succeed in today’s economy.
More than 40,000 students participate in JA programs each year throughout the Greater Memphis area. Our programs are taught by volunteers from all walks of life, including: business people, college students, parents and retirees. These dedicated individuals are the backbone of our organization.
- About Our Office
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South began teaching students practical, real-world skills in 1955. We are the community’s oldest organization dedicated to providing young people with the tools necessary to succeed in a global economy.
JA’s programs focus on the areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. In Memphis, more than 40,000 students participate in JA each year. Our programs are taught by volunteers from all walks of life, including: business people, college students, parents and retirees. These dedicated individuals are the backbone of our organization.
There are many ways to be involved with JA from volunteering in a classroom, helping during a JA BizTown simulation, or participating in a special event. We’d love to hear from you.
- OUR JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT STAFF
- BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Officers
Board Chair:
Jason Campbell, FedEx
Corporate Secretary:
Mary Honoré Tucker, University Schools/University of Memphis
Treasurer and Audit Committee Chair:
Adam King, Deloitte
JA President & CEO:
Leigh Mansberg
Immediate Past Board Chair, Investment Committee Chair:
Kelly Lomax, Dunavant
Chair, Community Engagement Committee:
Pearson Crutcher, Society of Entrepreneurs
Chair, Volunteer Committee:
Kimberly Moore, Regions Bank
Chair, World Ready Fund:
Brenda Duckett, Community Leader
Chair, The 1955 Society and Stock Market Challenge:
Scott Trammell, Strategic Financial Partners
Board of Directors
Courtney Carlton, The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation
Tyronza LeSueur-Ellis, Truist
Jeff Farnham, JTS & Co. Mortgage Professionals
Dr. Sha Fanion, The New Teacher Project
Rick Fogelman, Fogelman Properties
Gabe Franceschi
Justin Gentry, Ernst & Young LLP
Henry Gordon, First Horizon
Kristy Harris, BlueOval SK
Tiffannie Hedin, Toyota
Scotty Hendricks, New York Life
Mike Humes, Donegal Associates
Darryl Jackson, Enfinity Supply
Casey King, AZO
Adrienne King, Trust Marketing
Samuel King
Dr. Joann Massey, EDGE (Economic Development Growth Engine)
Andrew Mathes, Causey Public Finance, LLC
Kevin McEniry, StringBend Capital
Jason McNeil, AutoZone
Brittney Murray, UTHSC
Troy Parkes, Greater Memphis Chamber
Alex Piña, Piña Elite McDonald’s
Louis Rogers, KPMG
Jessica Seidner, International Paper
Steve Swain, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Robin Wallace, Helms Briscoe
Alonzo Weaver, MLGW
Kiamesha Wilson, Kaye’s Pints & Scoops