Alumni Highlights

C. Metcalf Crump, Jr. '60 
Founded The Crump Firm in 1970 and has overseen MUS campus architecture beginning in 1988; Crump architects have designed over 400 buildings in 37 states, including three major buildings for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Downtown Memphis

Selden P. "Reb" Haizlip '73
Founder and principal in charge of design at Haizlip Studio, a Memphis-based architecture firm known for projects that serve cultural, educational, environmental, or experiential purposes, including the Children’s Museum of Memphis, University Center at the University of Memphis, and MUS Wunderlich Lobby (which includes interactive features that tell the story of sports at the school)

H. Montgomery Martin '73
Founded Montgomery Martin Contractors in 1995 and serves as president and CEO; projects range from industrial to educational to multi-family and include AutoZone Park, Shelby Farms Park, Children’s Museum of Memphis, and the Rudy E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis

O. Thomas Marshall IV '77 
Former Memphis City Council chairman and member for 21 years; architect and partner at O.T. Marshall Architects; transformed 27 acres of dilapidated fairgrounds into Tiger Lane; guided the $200 million renovation of the Pyramid into the 535,000-square-foot Bass Pro retail store and 104-room Big Cypress Lodge

J. Brett Grinder '91 and Justin E. Grinder '97 
Managing principals of Grinder Taber Grinder commercial and industrial construction firm founded in 1968; projects include Crosstown Concourse and Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education; MUS campus projects include Campus Master Plan construction beginning in July 2025, the Kemmons Wilson Leadership Development Center, the Field House, the Kroeker-Petrosyan Fencing Center, the Dunavant-Wellford Tennis Center, and renovations of the weight room, Owl Room, Buzzard Room, Wunderlich Lobby, and Wiener Hospitality Room; Brett Grinder - MUS trustee (2011 -)

Todd Slaughter '60 
Retired professor of sculpture in The Ohio State University’s Department of Art; has held numerous solo and group exhibitions, internationally and nationally; sculptural installations have been exhibited by the Aronoff Center for the Arts and the Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati; the Akron Art Museum; the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY; Artists Space and PS 1, New York, NY; and a major retrospective at the Chicago Cultural Center; permanent public works in the Midway Airport, Chicago; and Tarifa/Algeciras, Spain; recipient of several Ohio Arts Council Individual Artists Fellowship awards and a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship

Michael O'Brien '68 
Photographer based in Austin, TX, who has received acclaim for his portraiture and documentary photography, including images of Willie Nelson, George W. Bush, LeBron James, Warren Buffett, and Steven Spielberg; photographed hundreds of people living on the streets of Austin; has created three books: The Face of Texas: Portraits of Texans (2003 and 2014), Hard Ground (2011), and The Great Minds of Investing (2015)

R. Carroll Todd '72
Sculptor specializing in "recreating" animals out of sheet bronze; works are in the collection of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, AutoZone, Little Rock National Airport, and Rockefeller Center in New York

Cecil Humphreys '73 
Attorney-turned-artist who has employed a 3,000-year-old process to create decorative bronze bowls weighing from 20 to 240 pounds; subject of a Metal Museum exhibition in 2013; in 2018 published Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour, a coffee-table book featuring the workspaces of 27 regional artists, including his own studio, a historic icehouse-turned-Esso station on the Highland Strip; a founder of the University Neighborhood Development District, has led efforts to renovate the area

Huger L. Foote '80
Esteemed photographer whose photos have been exhibited around the world and even appear in the private collection of Sir Elton John, among others; has photographed for The New York Times, the American, British, and French editions of Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The Washington Post Magazine

William "Bill" W. Deupree, Jr. '59 (1941-2020)
Began his career at First Tennessee, then in 1972 he moved to Morgan Keegan & Co, where he served as company president from 1985 to retirement in 1996; driving force behind the MUS John M. Nail Endowment Fund, established in 1988; MUS trustee (1988-98)

Allen B. Morgan, Jr. '60 
In 1969 founded Morgan Keegan, a regional New York Stock Exchange member that grew to 300 offices in 18 states; in 1985 Morgan-Keegan opened a 21-story building on the riverfront; father, Allen Morgan, Sr., was instrumental in the reestablishment of MUS in 1955; wife, Musette Morgan, MUS trustee (1999-2007)

P. Trowbridge Gillespie, Jr. '65 (1947-2025)
In 1975 joined Jim Thomas '58 in founding Southeastern Asset Management; after a decade, along with Thomas and Steve Morrow '71 founded NewSouth Capital Management; chaired the MUS Doors to New Opportunities campaign, raising $22 million; MUS trustee (1996-2025) and chair (2004-08)

Kent Wunderlich '66 
Practiced real estate law at Baker Donelson before joining Financial Federal Bank, becoming chairman of the board, chief executive officer and general counsel; MUS trustee (1983-2008) and chair (1988-97)

W. Parks Dixon, Jr. '69
Leader of the campaign to rejuvenate the nine-hole Overton Park golf course, soliciting gifts and partnering with King-Collins, designer of Sweetens Cove, a course outside Chattanooga with consistently high ratings across America and the world; vice president at G.W. Palmer & Company, one of the oldest produce brokerage firms in the U.S.

D. Stephen Morrow '71
Co-founded Memphis-based NewSouth Capital Management in 1985 along with Jim Thomas '58 and Trow Gillespie '65; formerly an investment officer with Southeastern Asset Management and First Tennessee Investment Management; MUS trustee (2004 -)

Paul Tudor Jones II '72 
Pioneer in the hedge-fund industry; founder and CIO of Tudor Investment Corporation, an asset management firm; launched the Robin Hood Foundation in 1988 to raise funds for poverty-reduction programs; co-founded the Everglades Foundation in 1993 to conserve tropical wetlands in Florida; leased the Grumeti Reserves in Tanzania’s Western Serengeti, forbade hunting, and fostered ecotourism

Samuel N. Graham II '80
President and CEO of wealth management firm Diversified Trust; served as COO prior to becoming CEO in 2011; has served on the advisory board of The UHNW Institute, an independent, non-profit think tank established to promote thought leadership education and best practices within the ultra-high net worth advisory industry; MUS trustee (2004-20) and chair (2013-20)

G. Staley Cates '82 
Vice-chairman of Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., an independent global investment management firm; co-founder of New Hope Christian Academy; founding board member of Soulsville Foundation, Memphis Athletic Ministries, and Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation; chairman of the Poplar Foundation, which supports educational initiatives; involved in redeveloping original Stax Records site, bringing the Grizzlies to Memphis, and developing Crosstown Concourse

Gary K. Wunderlich, Jr. '88
Managing director and head of Capital Markets for PNFP Capital Markets Inc.; in 1996 founded Wunderlich Securities Inc. in Memphis, guided firm’s growth over two decades into a full-service investment firm providing a range of financial services to individuals, corporations and institutional clients, employing over 400 associates and achieving revenues in excess of $120 million; oversaw successful merger with B. Riley Financial in 2017; MUS trustee (2008-16)

Courtney W. Carson '98
Founder and CIO of Hein Park Capital Management. LP, New York-based hedge fund; former Soros Fund Management distressed-debt head 

Brandon Arrindell '04
Senior analyst and principal at Southeastern Asset Management; investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley (2008-2009); minority owner of Memphis Grizzlies; alumnus and Executive Committee chair of BRIDGES, an organization dedicated to inspiring diverse youth to become leaders in Memphis; MUS trustee (2021- )

Alexander W. Wellford, Sr. '30
Civic leader, businessman, and philanthropist who played key roles in tennis and the revival of MUS, notably as board chair during its resurrection.

John A. Good '76
CEO of NexPoint Storage Partners with previous leadership at Jernigan Capital and experience at prominent law firms.

W. Neely Mallory III '76
President of an international logistics firm.

Joseph R. “Pitt” Hyde III '61
Founded AutoZone, transforming it into a Fortune 500 company; his philanthropic efforts span education, civil rights, and the arts; served as a MUS trustee.

Frederick W. Smith '62
Founder, chairman, and CEO of FedEx, a global giant in transportation and logistics, frequently recognized among top CEOs.

Henry A. Klyce '65
Innovator in medical device manufacturing (Surgical Dynamics and St. Francis Medical Technologies) with more than 70 patents.

Johnston C. "Johnny" Adams, Jr. '66
Former AutoZone chairman/CEO with extensive community service through various nonprofits.

Charles F. "Chuck" Smith, Jr. '66
Business leader with a long tenure at National Guard Products and active in conservation; served as a MUS trustee.

William B. Dunavant III '78
CEO and board member at Dunavant Enterprises; involved in several community and philanthropic boards; MUS trustee.

William E. Orgel '81
President/CEO of Tower Ventures, a preservationist and developer in downtown Memphis; also active on educational boards and MUS trustee.

James F. "Jay" Keegan '88
Founder and chairman of Bodock, with extensive executive experience and community involvement in Memphis.

Andrew F. Cates '89
Entrepreneur in outdoor destination development and digital media; involved in MUS initiatives as a trustee.

W. Oliver Luckett III '92
Founder of several media and digital startups; co-author of a book on social media transformation.

Eugene L. Wang '96
CEO at Regent Holding Company, a leading omni-channel platform for home decor and fragrance; strategy consultant with previous roles at Monitor Group.

R. Lee Wang '98
President of Regent Holding Company and former investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong.

Chancellor G. "Chance" Carlisle '01
CEO of Carlisle Corp., with major real estate development achievements including a $400 million riverfront project in downtown Memphis.

Philip Blackett '03
Leader in cemetery services and financial advising with a role in MUS personal finance education.

Mason H. George '06
President at IMC Companies, an intermodal shipping industry leader.

Chima Onwuka '13
Co-founder and CEO of Grind City Kicks, specializing in sneakers, clothing, and team sports apparel, while strengthening community connection through outreach and impact-driven programming. Owner and CEO of L.M.H.E. Consulting, L.M.H.E. Consulting, assisting with life, mental health, and educational concerns or challenges.

Stephen D. Hickman '76
Former executive at Nasdaq and securities associations who transitioned to education administration, serving as headmaster and president at several schools across the U.S.

David H. Montague '82
Founder and executive director of Memphis Teacher Residency with a background in teaching and service-oriented roles.

Braxton Brady '91
Head of school at Evangelical Christian School in Cordova and Germantown, with prior roles in chaplaincy, athletics, and educational administration.

John E. Fry '62
Founder of Ardent Studios; a key figure in Memphis music associated with legendary acts and a producer/engineer for Big Star.

John S. King III '62
Co-founder of Ardent Records with a vast personal music collection now forming Crosstown Concourse's Memphis Listening Lab.

John Michael Beck Taylor '67
Actor known for roles in films like The Warriors and Xanadu, as well as audiobook narration.

Chris Bell '69
Influential musician and member of Big Star, who later pursued a solo career.

Andy Hummel '69
Bassist and singer-songwriter from Big Star who also worked as an engineer.

S. Thomas "Tommy" Peters '73
Credited with revitalizing Beale Street's entertainment district through projects like B.B. King's Blues Club.

Joel B. Lazarov '82
Emmy-winning TV director/producer with a career spanning commercials, network series, and award-winning projects.

J. Sherman Willmott '84
Entrepreneur in the music business who launched record labels, a fanzine, curated museum collections, and authored several books on music history.

Richard L. Bloom '94
Production designer/art director for television, film, and commercials, with credits on major studio projects.

Elliott L. Ives '96
Guitarist and producer known for his work with Justin Timberlake and other high-profile acts.

Harrison M. "Harry" Ford '01
Actor notable for his work on CBS's Code Black and various films.

Henry P. "Hank" Sullivant III '01
Rock musician/producer with early career associations with The Whigs and MGMT; co-founded a blues-rock band.

Robert A. Baird IV '05
Americana/country singer-songwriter with several albums whose tracks have been featured on television series.

Archie C. McLaren, Jr. '60
Lawyer, teacher, and tennis coach who founded the Central Coast Wine Classic, a highly successful charity wine auction, and hosted TV/radio shows on wine.

Jonathan L. Magallanes '93
Restaurateur who opened Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana in Germantown (with an additional location in East Memphis).

T. Ryan Prewitt III '94
Chef and partner at P'che Seafood Grill in New Orleans; recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South and contributor to Best New Restaurant honors.

Christopher W. Canale, Jr. '97
President of Old Dominick Distillery; co-founder of a revived family label; active in local business leadership.

Brice A. Bailey '02
Owner of Staks Pancake Kitchen with a background in institutional sales, fixed income capital markets, and professional golf.

R.C. McCauley Williams '07
CEO of B.R. Distilling Company, leading Memphis's oldest licensed distillery; previously practiced law with Baker Donelson.

John D. Martin, Sr. 1900
Federal judge who served on the U.S. District Court (1935-40), the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (1940-62), and as Chief Judge of the 6th Circuit.

Chris Craft '69
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge appointed in 1994 with multiple re-elections; holds leadership roles in judicial organizations and academies.

Dan H. Michael '72
Served on the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County (2014-22) and recognized nationally for contributions to children's legal advocacy; held various leadership roles on a national council of judges.

Ben C. Adams '74
Former chairman/CEO of Baker Donelson, named among the most influential business leaders, and served as MUS trustee and chair.

T. Gaillard "Gil" Uhlhorn V '93
Attorney specializing in real estate finance for publicly traded companies, with experience facilitating billions in real estate transactions.

Douglas B. Carpenter '82
Founder and executive creative director of his advertising agency with extensive leadership experience and nonprofit board service.

Brian S. Sullivan '83
CEO of Sullivan Branding with a background in agency leadership, strategic market analysis, and board service for major arts institutions.

Sean A. Alpert '97
Senior VP of Marketing at Salesforce, with a career spanning key roles at Cisco, Amazon, and Appian in product and market strategy.

H. Edward Garrett, Jr. '71
Vascular surgeon and professor at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, notable for pioneering several surgical firsts including double lung transplant and robotic surgery.

Fun H. Fong, Jr. '75
Emergency physician from ApolloMD with experience in high-volume emergency care and leadership in regional medical associations.

Michael G. Threlkeld '75
Founder and president of Threlkeld Infectious Disease; hospital epidemiologist and assistant professor with training from Johns Hopkins and UAB.

Stephen C. Threlkeld '82
Board-certified infectious disease specialist and former president of the medical staff at Baptist Hospital - Memphis, with additional academic appointments.

Lawrence H. Lee '83
Internist with leadership experience at major healthcare organizations and academic credentials from Harvard and Mayo Clinic.

James Richard Walker '91
Interim chair of Emergency Medicine and residency program director at UTHSC; led a COVID-19 alternate-care hospital project.

David Y. Hwang '97
Neurologist at Yale Medicine specializing in neuro-critical care with training from Harvard, Brigham and Women's, and MGH.

Van K. Morris II '98
Assistant Professor specializing in gastrointestinal oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center with comprehensive clinical training.

Robert B. Shappley '98
COO at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital with extensive experience in healthcare operations.

Esmond L. "Lou" Arrindell, Jr. '99
Neonatologist recognized as chief fellow and board member at Grizzlies Prep, with academic roots at Princeton and UT Health Science Center.

Charles H. "Bert" Johnston '66
Rear admiral in the U.S. Navy who served as vice commander at NAS Patuxent River and held multiple leadership roles, earning the Legion of Merit.

William M. Gotten, Jr. '90
Chief of Liaison Administration at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong/Macau; seasoned naval aviator with overseas operational experience and senior Navy roles.

Trevor B. Benitone '91
Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served as commander of the Air Force Special Operations School and later held an executive role in a private firm.

James A. Zanella '95
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel with experience in program management, acquisition, and operational command roles in both domestic and international settings.

Robert M. Fockler '77
President at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis; has held senior finance positions and served as a MUS trustee.

Richard C. Greenwald '83
Former president/CEO of the Soulsville Foundation with a focus on preserving Stax Records' legacy and youth education; also served as an executive assistant for youth violence prevention.

Chima Onwuka '13
Founder, president, and CEO of Grind City Cares, empowering underserved communities by expanding access to resources, addressing urgent social needs, and uniting partners to create meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

Robert Davis McCallum Jr. '63
Former U.S. deputy attorney general and associate attorney general under the Bush administration; later served as U.S. Ambassador to Australia.

Keith M. Ingram '73
Arkansas legislator and former mayor of West Memphis, Arkansas, with a background in the private sector.

Frank H. Colvett III '88
Memphis City Council member with leadership roles on local boards and community organizations.

Chaseton R. "Chase" Carlisle '05
Memphis City Council member responsible for government affairs and real estate development; serves on multiple cultural and community boards.

David C. Bradford, Jr. '95
Shelby County Commissioner and principal operations director with professional engineering credentials in eight states.

Jonathan Worth Morgan '05
Memphis City Council member serving as Budget Committee chair and liaison for key city institutions.

T. Nash Buckingham 1898
Outdoor writer and conservationist known for his short stories (e.g. De Shootinest Gent'man) and hundreds of magazine articles accompanied by his own photographs.

Richard Halliburton 1915
Author/adventurer famed for travel books such as More Worlds to Conquer and the dramatic Panama Canal swim stunt; lost at sea in 1939.

Eugene R. Dattel '62
Cultural and economic historian who authored works including The Sun that Never Rose, Cotton and Race in the Making of America, and Reckoning with Race.

Wylie McLallen '69
Author chronicling early pro football and modern literature with recent titles published by Sunbury Press.

Linton S. Weeks '72
Founded the Stone and Holt Weeks Foundation in honor of his sons; former founding editor of Southern Magazine, managing editor of The Washington Post Magazine, and national correspondent for NPR digital news.

John E. Marcom, Jr. '74
Founding editorial director at Repustar and former executive at Time Inc. and Yahoo!.

Robert J. Gordon '79
Emmy/Grammy Award-winning producer/director and author of several books on Southern art and music.

W. Hampton Sides '80
Bestselling historian known for titles such as Ghost Soldiers, Blood and Thunder, Hellhound On His Trail, In the Kingdom of Ice, and On Desperate Ground.

Asher Baruch (Robert) Wegbreit '80
Rabbi, Torah scholar, and author of multiple works on Jewish thought and practice.

Edward H. Felsenthal '84
Executive chairman of TIME who oversaw major digital and print transformations; began his career at The Wall Street Journal and co-founded The Daily Beast.

J. Sidney Evans, Jr. '87
Editor-in-chief of Southern Living with a background at Garden & Gun and Field & Stream.

William Griffin "Griff" Jenkins '89
FOX News national correspondent with extensive experience covering high-stakes news events.

Siddharth A. Kara '92
Author, researcher, and screenwriter focused on modern slavery and human rights; also an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Henry D. Gayden '98
Screenwriter known for films such as Earth to Echo, Shazam!, and There's Someone Inside Your House; formerly an entertainment editor at The Daily Texan.

R. Evan Linder '00
Playwright, actor, and director involved in Chicago's theater scene and educator in playwriting at the University of Chicago.

Clyde L. Patton, Jr. '58
President at Patton, Taylor & Ryan Land Developers; his firm has developed over 3,000 home sites in various communities; served as president of the Home Builders Association of Memphis (Builder of the Year, 1979).

Henry M. Turley, Jr. '59
Founded Henry Turley Company in 1977; known for urban revitalization projects in Memphis and Jackson, including several major downtown developments.

Scott P. Ledbetter, Sr. '60
Founded the real estate division of Cook Industries in 1969, later acquired by CB Richard Ellis Multifamily; also founded LEDIC Management Group and helped broker deals with Bass Pro Shops.

Henry W. Morgan, Sr. '61
Shifted Boyle Investment Company's focus to income-producing properties, directly overseeing nearly 7 million square feet of commercial space; MUS trustee.

Russell E. Bloodworth, Jr. '63
Developed dozens of office and residential spaces through Boyle Investment Company; also an accomplished watercolorist and author on Christian themes; served as MUS trustee.

Frank Z. Jemison, Jr. '66
Founded ALCO Management, acquiring and managing thousands of apartment communities with an emphasis on affordable housing.

Mark J. Halperin '67
As executive VP/CEO at Boyle Investment Company, managed over 2 million square feet of office space and held leadership roles in multiple community boards; MUS trustee.

Joel J. Hobson III '72
Principal broker and owner of The Hobson Company, a family-founded real estate agency active since 1978.

Robert E. Loeb '73
President of LPI Memphis, a commercial real estate investment and brokerage firm, noted for revitalizing Overton Square; served as MUS trustee and chair.

Paul T.J. Boyle '87
President of Boyle Investment Company, overseeing all operations and serving on numerous community and industry boards.

Darrell T. Cobbins '91
Founded Universal Commercial Real Estate in 2007; serves as president and principal broker with additional board roles in educational and civic organizations.

McLean T. Wilson '96
Principal at Kemmons Wilson Companies; led a major redevelopment project of a 1.5 million square foot Sears site and serves as CIO and president in related real estate activities.

Joel Mack Bailey '69
Tennis player who captured a Grand Prix doubles title in 1979 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Malcolm S. "Mac" Cone '70
Equestrian who won an Olympic silver medal for Canada in team show jumping in 2008; began show jumping as an MUS student.

D.F. Sellers Shy, Sr. '90
CBS Sports lead golf producer since January 2021 with extensive experience covering major tournaments and international events.

William Thomas Hutton '91
Former punter for the University of Tennessee, later playing professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins.

Michael M. McCarley '93
President of Golf for NBC Sports Group, overseeing all golf-related business operations including broadcast and digital platforms.

Michael H. Thompson, Jr. '97
ESPN Vice President responsible for programming and acquisitions, particularly for college sports and SEC network properties.

John Whittemore Stokes IV '07
Former Vanderbilt football player who played linebacker for the Tennessee Titans.

James Tyler Horn '07
Former college football center (Miami) who played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans.

Thomas Harwood Baker '12
College football player for Arkansas who later became a punter for the Los Angeles Chargers.

MaLeik Jakeem Gatewood '15
Played football for Tennessee and later served as a defensive assistant/strength and conditioning intern for the New York Giants.

Frederick Alexander Dale '12
Played football at Middle Tennessee and worked as a scouting associate for the Minnesota Vikings.

Victor Alexander Cole II '12
Former pitcher for international teams including Germany's Mannheim Tornados and the Russian National Baseball team.

Jordan Taylor Rodgers '13
Baseball player for the Florida Fire Frogs (affiliate of the Atlanta Braves).

Timothy Dalton Dulin '13
Drafted by the Washington Nationals and played in the minor leagues for the Auburn Doubledays.

Drew Anthony Richmond '15
Offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League).

Preston Nathaniel White '15
Pitcher drafted by the San Francisco Giants who played for various minor league teams before retiring.

David O. Sacks '90
Founding COO of PayPal who pivoted the company's business model, founded Yammer (acquired by Microsoft), produced a satirical film (Thank You for Smoking), and later co-founded venture firm Craft Ventures.

Reynaldo D. Flemings '91
Internet entrepreneur and media executive; founder and CEO of companies in web applications, image tagging, and luxury services.

Edward E. Aftandilian '97
Principal researcher in GitHub's Office of the CTO with a background as a staff software engineer at Google; holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Tufts and undergraduate degrees from Harvard.

John M. "Jay" Schoenberger '00
Co-founder and principal at Dakota Power Partners; involved in developing over 1,100 MW of clean energy projects and author of an anthology of wilderness writings.