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Join Us for a Special Joint
Membership Luncheon

"One Williamson, One Chamber: Catch the Vision"
Get the latest update on Chamber unification and network with other Chamber members

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Thursday, February 16
11 am - Networking
11:30 am - 1 pm - Lunch & Program

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Boulevard

Members of the Brentwood Cool Springs, Cool Springs and Williamson County-Franklin Chamber may attend at the member rate

Featuring a Panel Moderated by Brad Dunn, Chairman of the Transition Board



Brad Dunn, Financial Advisor, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Brad Dunn serves as Area Executive and financial advisor for the Brentwood market at Pinnacle Financial Partners. He is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Brentwood and a Past President of the Brentwood Morning Rotary Club. He is a Past Chairman of the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce. Brad currently serves as the Chairman of the Transition Board in the effort to unify the three major chambers in Williamson County.

Panelists:



Joseph Budd, Managing Partner, Budd, Melone & Company

Joe Budd is a Certified Financial Planner and Managing Partner and co-founder of Budd, Melone & Company Financial Consulting Group. Joe holds a Bachelor's Degree from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration with a major in Finance, and studied at the American College for his CFP, ChFC certifications, and his Masters Degree in Financial Services and Planning.



Chris Czarka, Director, Tax & Trade, Nissan North America

Chris Czarka has been the Director of Tax & Trade at Nissan North America for the past five years. Prior to his employment at Nissan, Chris was Vice President of Tax at Dana Corporation and also Tax Manager at Price Waterhouse. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Central Michigan University. Chris currently serves on the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber Board of Directors.



Linda Hirsch, Realtor, Zeitlin & Company Realtors

Linda has spent the last six years as a residential realtor with Zeitlin & Co., in Cool Springs. She serves on the board of directors for the Williamson County Association of Realtors. She is a graduate of Leadership Brentwood and Leadership Middle Tennessee. Linda has spent much time volunteering for the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber, serving as its Chair in 2002 and, most recently, on the steering committee to investigate the advantages of one Chamber in Williamson County.

 

Kristen McBryde, Director of Sales, Aloft Nashville - Cool Springs

Kristen McBryde has 14 years of experience in the hospitality sales field. She opened the Aloft Nashville-Cool Springs Hotel in September 2008 as the Director of Sales. Kristen led the Aloft to opening hotel of the year, sales team of the year and revenue management team of the year, and also won the sales achievement award for her region. She is currently the Vice Chair Elect on the Cool Springs Chamber Board of Directors.