- Who
- “Let’s not simply talk about good things, let’s actually do them.”
- This was a quote that came out of one of our Renown discussions. We came to the conclusion that all of us are simply too busy to have another meeting to go to each week.
- Our goal is not to be another entry on your to-do list, but rather, a catalyst to your personal growth!
- Over the past two years, Renown has had over 2400 people in attendance. We are a group focused on “faith-based leadership development.”
- What does that mean?
- Ultimately, we are committed to helping people connect to Christ, experience lasting personal transformation, and as a result, positively influence the people around them.
- What to expect on Thursday nights
- Each Thursday, Renown meets at Shea’s Express from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Dinner is available, but optional, for $7.
- Each night, a facilitator leads a discussion, as the entire group weighs in and gives their opinions, often debating various perspectives.
- Renown addresses issues that young adults are facing in ways that no other organization does. Discussions range from finding a life partner, handling pornography addictions, identifying the difference between how men and women think, possessing business savy, to comparing religious extremism.
- At the end of the night, attendees will have the chance to network with community leaders and visit resource tables to get information on opportunities, local and global, to join social justice intiatives.
- Why
- Our current world has many experiencing anxiety. The economy, lack of jobs, and dicey international relations are all concerns for people nowadays. However, though our future is unpredictable, there is a crucial component to securing it: preparing and developing tomorrow’s leaders. Renown is taking deliberate and intentional steps to speak into the lives of future leaders.
- Our Vision
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- authentic relationships
- networking opportunities
- life developing discussions
- Our Mission
- Help young adults integrate faith, culture, career and relationships maximizing their ability to impact their community.
- Board of Directors
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President, Bo Emerson. Emerson & Higgs, Attorney
Bo is a partner in the law firm of Higgs & Emerson where he specializes in litigation. Bo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Jacksonville State University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Bo currently serves on the Second Mile Board of Directors, is an elder at Central Presbyterian Church and a support team member for Young Life. Bo is married to Rhonda Emerson and they have four children- Lindsey, Ashley, Kaitlyn and Jay.
Vice-President, Willam Stroud, Triad Properties, Principal
William serves as Principal and Chief Investment Officer and is the Senior Development Director over the mixed-use and multiple asset class development for Triad Properties’ development and acquisition activities in the Southeast.
Since co-founding Triad Properties Corporation in 1993, Mr. Stroud has been responsible for identifying, acquiring and/or developing more than 7 million square feet of commercial real estate in Huntsville, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Orlando and Dallas.
William is married and has four children, two boys and two girls.
Treasurer, Clay Vandiver, Compass Bank - Huntsville President
In 1996, Clay was named City President of Compass Bank in Huntsville, where he oversees the Corporate Banking responsibilities for the bank and chairs the Advisory Board of Directors.
Clay earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in business from the University of Alabama and has advanced degrees in Banking from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Oklahoma.
Clay is married to Melanie Mason Vandiver and has two children, both residing and working in Huntsville, Alabama.
Scott Smith, Smith & Associates, Principal
Scott Smith incorporated in 1988 and is the President of Scott A. Smith & Associates, Inc., a Concept * Estimate * Build firm.
Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Building Science from the School of Architecture at Auburn University. Scott is a member and Chairs the Administrative Council at Chase Valley United Methodist Church and is a member of The C-12 group.
Scott is married to Donna Smith, his wife of 23 years, and he is the child.
Mike Chapman, Chapman & Sisson, Principal
Mike has been practicing architecture in Huntsville and currently serves as a principal in the firm of Chapman Sisson Architects. His firm provides a variety of design expertise in the areas of healthcare, aviation, educational facilities, retail, and church design.
Mike earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree at Auburn University. Mike currently serves as secretary of the American Institute of Architects State Council, member of Huntsville C12 group, and a finance team member at Life’s Journey church.
Mike is married to Leslee Chapman and they have two sons- Drew and Taylor.
Mike Walters, SourceCF, President
Michael Walters, Executive Vice President, is responsible for Eurand’s U.S. sales and marketing efforts and for the launch of Zentase.
Mr. Walters has more than 15 years of senior management and marketing experience including six years as President and CEO of SourceCF, a specialty pharmaceutical company he co-founded in July, 2001 which focused on serving the needs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, physicians and care givers.
Prior to 2001, Mr. Walters led Pharmaceutical Resources Group (PRG) and Flex Force Network, organizations he founded to assist emerging pharmaceutical concerns in commercialization.
In addition, Mr. Walters has served in various managerial positions of progressively increasing responsibility at Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals (Johnson & Johnson), including Director of Management Development, Director of Training and Regional Sales Manager.
Mr. Walters has been responsible for the launch of the SourceCF multivitamin line and the eFlow® electronic nebulizer for SourceCF, Pancrease MT for McNeil Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson company, and the launch of TOBI for PathoGenesis.
Mr. Walters graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1982 with a B.A. in molecular biology and chemistry.
- Staff
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Executive Director, Angus Nelson
Graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a degree in Youth Ministry. Having founded a non-profit youth center, RockWater, he has six years of non-profit experience.
In addition, he is also a speaker and writer for Monster.com and his own personal development products. He is a former model appearing for JCrew, IBM and NEBS clothing.
Angus is married to Samantha and they have a 14 year-old daughter, Sydney, and a newborn, Scarlett.
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