Thrive Regional Partnership recognizes the 2022 Emeritus Trustees who have served on the board with distinction and excellence. We sat down with these inaugural Emeritus Trustees to share memories, lessons, and advice for future regional leaders.

Gary Farlow

Gary Farlow, retired President/CEO of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, speaks to the the open-mindedness that it took to bridge geographic and economic boundaries to create Thrive’s new regional ecosystem.

Daniel Carter

Daniel Carter of The University of the South and Carter Farm, discusses the value of finding active, engaged people across the region and bringing them into the fold. He describes the personal value of building relationships with fellow leaders across the region during his involvement.

Rob Bradham

Rob Bradham former President/CEO of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce, speak to the significance of mentorship in the Thrive process and the untraditional approach of uniting partners across a region.

Cheryl Millsaps

Cheryl Millsaps of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce articulates the inclusive approach of the Thrive experience - “building a bigger table” for more communities. She describes how Thrive has redefined what it means to leave a legacy.

Dan Jacobson

Dan Jacobson retired Vice-President of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Chairman of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority, speaks about the unique challenge of forming a regional collaborative and how the voices of many were critical to the process.

Bruz Clark

Bruz Clark of the Lyndhurst Foundation shares his experience in the creation of Thrive’s Watershed Moment Map and vision and how a thriving landscape ensures a place where people prosper. He encourages futures leaders to explore the unique natural assets of “their own backyard” in greater Chattanooga.