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FHU names James Brashier as new CFO
Henderson, Tennessee — Freed-Hardeman University has selected Dr. Jason Brashier as the university’s next chief financial officer and vice president of financial services. Currently the dean of the FHU College of Business and associate vice president for innovation, planning and assessment, Brashier will assume his new duties in January 2022.
According to a press release from Tajuana Cheshier – The Bramblett Group – FHU President David R. Shannon made the announcement Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
“Dr. Brashier has a thorough understanding of Freed-Hardeman’s mission, the genuine respect of the Freed-Hardeman community, and the financial acumen to help move Freed-Hardeman to a higher level,” Shannon said. “I feel certain Dr. Brashier, along with the talented team in financial services and human resources, will serve the university with excellence.”
Brashier became dean of the College of Business in 2016 and associate vice president for innovation, planning and assessment in 2020. He has also served in other leadership roles, including co-chair of the ad hoc committee for strategic planning and chair of the ad hoc committee for strategic planning and implementation. As the director of institutional effectiveness, he spearheaded the university’s institutional planning and assessment processes.
Brashier’s expertise in business analytics is evidenced by the courses he has taught during the past 16 years. These include quantitative business analysis, business analytics, advanced business analytics and analytical decision tools. He holds a Master of Arts in management from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in management from Northcentral University.
Brashier, his wife, April, and their five children attend North Jackson Church of Christ, where he is a deacon.
Commercial property in Thomsen Farms sells for $2.9 million
Rivendell Capital Partners has purchased a strip center at 1296 Union University Drive.
FirstChoice Property & Development LLC sold property – which consists of 12,000-square-feet for $2,900,000.
The units range from 1,200- to 3,500-square-feet.
Tenants include Cypress Insurance, Queen Nails, Sage Boutique, Nutrition Faktory, GeriHab Physical Therapy and Wellness, Lifestyle Vision and HOTWORX.
West Tennessee Bankers group presents check to FHU
Henderson, Tennessee – A group of West Tennessee bankers presented a check to Freed-Hardeman University Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in memory of Bob East, former president of Chester County Bank. Funds were generated by the West Tennessee Bankers Memorial Golf Tournament.
According to a press release from Tajuana Cheshier – The Bramblett Group – East, Bruce Hamblen, retired president of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Adamsville, and David Alan Greene, senior vice president of The Plateau Group, Inc., started the tournament in 1986 as the West Tennessee Bankers Invitational to create a day of fun and fellowship for the area bankers.
Due to the passing of East and several other bankers who had participated in the tournament, the name was changed.
“The tournament was not originally intended to be a fundraiser; however, because of generous donations, the group decided to contribute the excess funds to FHU to honor Bob and Regina East’s love of FHU,” Greene said. With this donation, the tournament will have given more than $50,000 toward student scholarships.
Business Spotlight – Kristina Only – Only Photography
If a picture says a thousand words, then the profession Kristina Only selected does a lot of talking.
Kristina is the owner of Only Photography, which is located in downtown Jackson at 334 West Main Street, next door to Hub City Brewing.
“The building was perfect for me and something I knew I could easily maintain myself,” Kristina said, “It was instant love the moment I stepped foot inside the building.
“My friend and hair stylist, Becky Calhoun, joined me at the end of October. Becky’s salon, ‘The Stylin’ Station,’ is located in the back half of the building. We are two businesses under one roof. Becky and I have collaborated together for over 10 years, and I couldn’t imagine a better fit.
“The building has great character and I didn’t want to disturb that, so I just flipped the accent woodwork color to black and painted the red brick white for a bit of a pop. I hope to add a mural to the side of the building in the spring.”
Kristina, who started her business in 2005, was in the Neely House, 575 South Royal St., for 13 years, and she has been a photographer for VIP Magazine in Jackson since 2006.
“I’ve always had a camera in my hands since I was a kid, beginning around the age of 5,” Kristina said, “In college, I had an internship with Mid-South Color Labs and absolutely loved my time there. I learned so much about color calibration and photo editing and made some lifelong friends along the way.
“In the spring of 2005, I graduated from Lambuth University with a degree in Graphic Design … I’ve always loved anything pertaining to art.”
Jackson Beer Board issues $7,000 in fines; revokes, suspends licenses during Show Cause meeting
The Jackson Beer Board issued fines totaling $7,000, revoked one beer permit and suspended one permit from area convenience stores as the result of an underage alcohol operation conducted by Metro Narcotics.
During a Show Cause meeting, the board met at the City Council Chambers at City Hall and issued the following penalties, Tuesday –
Hot Spot Market (Citgo), 1291 North Highland Avenue, was fined $2,500
Jackson AMPM, LLC (Casey Jones Mobil Market), 1929 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass, was fined $1,000
Ragan’s Fuel Mart, 412 Airways Boulevard, was fined $1,500
Northside Exxon (Highland Express), 2325 North Highland Avenue, Ferguson Brothers Inc., was fined $1,000
Old Hickory Express, Inc. (Amoco), 588 Old Hickory Boulevard, was fined $1,000
Each of the five convenience stores received a 30-day suspension, which will be suspended if the fines are paid in seven days.
Old Hickory Fuel Mart, Inc., 644 Old Hickory Boulevard, had its beer license suspended for 30 days, following its second offense in one year.
BP Jackson, Inc., 1831 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass, had its license revoked after failing to appear at the Show Cause hearing.
Airport Authority asks Boutique Air to withdraw from Jackson market
Department of Transportation and Department of Essential Air Services alerted
Jackson, TENNESSEE – Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, says Boutique Air’s missteps over the Thanksgiving holidays left him no alternative but to request their withdrawal from the Jackson market.
Dozens of travelers were left stranded by delays and cancellations.
“It has become obvious that Boutique Air’s expansion from the West Coast into the Southeast during the pandemic, worker shortages, and air travel restrictions just hasn’t worked out.” Smith said, “It was the perfect storm.”
“We heard from our customers. We are as concerned as they are, and they can rest assured we are taking every step necessary to provide them with a reliable consumer air service in the very near future.
“We have contacted Boutique Air, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Essential Air Service. The process for accountability and/or replacement is underway.”
Boutique Air was one of five services bidding for the McKellar-Sipes Airport Air Carrier business. They were recommended by the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority committee, and the Department of Transportation selected Boutique Air for a two-year period from June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023.
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