Jimmy Johnston
President/CEO
Forward Sumner Economic Partnership
About You
“I am the executive director of the Forward Sumner, a collaborative organization that helps to promote economic development throughout our county.”
Community
“I serve on the Union University Hendersonville advisory council and the Sumner County United Way board. I also am the chair of the Sumner County Schools CTE council and an ex-officio member of the board of the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce.”
Mentor
“I have two mentors – Johnny Hayes and my WWII-veteran father.”
Leisure
“When I am not working, I enjoy beach vacations and watching Auburn University sports, Atlanta Braves Baseball and Memphis Grizzlies basketball.”
Life Lesson
“Happiness can only be achieved by caring and providing for others.”
Fun Fact
“I am trying to learn how to grow flowers.”
Bryson McCarley
Owner
Bryson McCarley State Farm
About You
“I have been a State Farm insurer and financial adviser for 18 years, and I have owned my own agency for the past 14 years.”
Community
“I am a member of several organizations, including Omega Psi Phi fraternity and the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce.”
Mentor
“My Mentor is State Farm agent Fred Leonard.”
Leisure
“My favorite free time activities are grilling and cooking for others, checking out classic cars, watching football and playing golf.”
Life Lesson
“If everyone would use their God-give gifts to help others, we would all live better lives.”
Fun Fact
“I have an alter ego, Titanos, a character that I created for dressing up at Tennessee Titans games. Although Titanos is based upon a comics villain, my version of him is just a friendly football fan.”
David Moomy
Commander District 4
VFW Department of Tennessee
About You
“I am a retired U.S. Navy commander, and I am also a former senior naval warfare analyst, having specialized in antisubmarine and strike warfare. I am currently the district 4 commander for the VFW Department of Tennessee.”
Community
“I am the senior vice commander of VFW Post 9851 and an executive board member of American Legion Post 290. I serve in leadership roles of the Senior Citizens Center, St. Joseph of Arimathea Episcopal Church, Hendersonville Rotary and the Hendersonville Veterans Day parade.”
Mentor
“My mentor was my father.”
Leisure
“I love to travel when I am not working.”
Life Lesson
“If you get knocked down, get back up and keep moving forward to achieve your goals.”
Fun Fact
“I was made the conductor of my kindergarten band because I had no musical talent. All that I made was noise when I played the sticks or the triangle.”
Barry Young
Executive Director
Sumner County Tourism
About You
“I have been involved in the tourism industry for 23 years. As executive director for Sumner County, my main job is to help grow our local economy by promoting our community as tourist and event destination.”
Community
“I am a member of the Southeast Tourism Society, the Great Nashville Regional Council and the Chambers of Commerce of Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Portland, Westmoreland and White House.”
Mentor
“My mentor is my father, who taught me a strong work ethic.”
Leisure
“I love to spend my free time with my grandchildren.”
Life Lesson
“There is no substitute for hard work.”
Fun Fact
“I once gave Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White a tour of the Parthenon.”
