A Conversation with Jimmy Turner Jimmy Turner, along with his wife Mary, is the owner of Christian Brothers Automotive – Collierville. He is a graduate of Ole Miss University following in his brother’s footsteps. He has done several things in his career, including personnel and safety management in manufacturing, commercial laundry management, franchise owner support for a ServiceMaster brand and, presently, owner of Christian Brothers Automotive- Collierville. He’s lived in Collierville for over 25 years and is very involved with the community as past president of the Rotary Club of Collierville and current Chairman of the Chamber’s [...]

The Drayage Meeting with Katie George Hooser Hooser is Chief Marketing Officer of IMC Companies, the largest marine drayage company in the US The Chamber’s February Monthly Meeting welcomed Chief Marketing Officer Katie George Hooser of IMC Companies. The meeting kicked off with its typical three-part introduction. First, Pastor Sam Nichols of Collierville First Baptist Church thanked everyone for attending on such a dreary day.  Second, Eddie Bromley of Collierville United Methodist delivered the invocation. And, finally, Alderman Missy Marshall led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterward, Mark Heuberger, President and CEO of the Chamber, took the [...]

A Conversation with Chief Dale Lane Chief Dale Lane has over 34 years of public safety experience, 18 of those in senior leadership/command positions in law enforcement, emergency management, and transportation. Chief Lane began his career in 1987 as a patrol officer with the Millington Police Department. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Memphis Metropolitan Association of Chiefs of Police, and the FBI National Academy Associates. Chief Lane holds a Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Crichton College, [...]

Introducing our 2022 Excellence in Business Awards Keynote Speaker Ermal M. Faulkner is the Director of BlueOval City & EV Sites for Ford Motor Company Ermal M. Faulkner is currently Director, BlueOval City & EV Sites Ford Motor Company. He has been with Ford since June 1992 and started as the Director of BlueOval City & EV Sites in May of 2022. Before becoming Director, BlueOval City & EV Sites, Ermal was the Director, Global Material Cost from May of 2018 to May of 2022. Prior to Ermal’s Global Material Cost role, Ermal was the Director, Global Powertrain Components [...]

A Conversation with Katie George Hooser Katie George Hooser is the Chief Marketing Officer for IMC Companies, the largest marine drayage company in the United States. In her role, Katie oversees the company’s brand, public relations, digital marketing and events. She also leads the National Driver Recruiting Department for IMC Companies and is responsible for sourcing and qualifying truck drivers. Katie created the marketing department at IMC and its original brand including the logo, websites, and identity materials. Prior to this, Katie served in a sales role for Intermodal Cartage. Katie has an undergraduate degree from Emory University and [...]

Starting Off 2023 with Dr. Peter Buckley The 11th University of Tennessee Health Science Center Chancellor Addressed Packed Room The Collierville Chamber’s got back in the swing of things at their January Monthly Membership Meeting, which featured guest speaker Dr. Peter Buckley, Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Before Dr. Buckley took to the stage, the meeting kicked off with a welcoming message and invocation from Pastor Sam Nichols. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chamber board member Jimmy Turner, owner of Christian Brothers Automotive. Mark Heuberger, President of the Chamber, then made his [...]

A Conversation Mary Jean Smith Mary Jean Smith is the Owner and a broker with Banyan Tree Realtors, one of the Memphis area’s leading real estate firms. She founded the firm in 1986 and established its headquarters in Collierville. She is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee and Mississippi. The Smith Family established town square favorite, The Silver Caboose, 10 years later in 1996. Three generations of the Smith Family are actively involved in the daily operation of The Silver Caboose. Bob and Mary’s daughter, Julie, is the general manager today. As its website says “The Best People [...]

Announcing Your 2022 Excellence in Business Awards Nominees The Collierville Chamber's Excellence in Business Awards honors innovation, stewardship, and community involvement. Over the past year, these nominees showed us what it means to be the best of the local business community. Entrepreneur of the Year Hook Point Brewing, Lost Pizza Co. Simply Done Catering Your Personal Auto Broker @ Smith Imports Denise and Mike Hamby Health Care Provider of the Year Eye Specialty Group Le Bonheur Children's Hospital OrthoSouth University of Tennessee Health Science Center Nonprofit of the Year Collierville Balloon Festival Collierville Citizen's Police Association Kemmons Wilson Center [...]