SOULSVILLE FOUNDATION MISSION
The Soulsville Foundation perpetuates the soul of Stax Records by preserving its rich cultural legacy, educating youth to be prepared for life success, and inspiring future artists to achieve their dreams.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
NeShante Brown
Executive Director, The Soulsville Charter School
Elizabeth Montgomery-Brown
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Kollath
Executive Director, Stax Museum of American Soul Music
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Shannon Brown
Senior Vice President/Chief HR and Diversity Officer, FedEx Express
Frederick Davie
Executive Vice President, Union Theological Seminary of New York City
Kirby Dockery
Stax Music Academy graduate, Songwriter and Recording Artist, Roc Nation
Howard Eddings
CEO, Memphis RedZone, Inc.
Meka Egwuekwe
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Code Crew
Thomas Grimes
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Mid-America Apartment Communities
Steve Guinn
Vice President, Highwoods Properties
John Kremer
VP, Business Development, Partner Ecosystem and Product Operations, Digital Media at Adobe
James Maclin
Managing Partner, M&M Enterprises, LLC (Board Chair)
Tom Marino
Executive Director, Poplar Foundation
Bruce McMullen
Shareholder, Baker Donelson & Chief Legal Officer, City of Memphis
Beverly Roberston
Principal, TRUST Marketing & Communications & President & CEO, Greater Memphis Chamber
Gary Shorb
Executive Director, The Urban Child Institute
Michele Smith
Vice President, Estate and Legacy Brand Management, Concord
Samuel “A” Thompson IV
Managing Partner, Walnut Grove Capital Partners
