THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING ABLE TO HAVE DREAMS, IDEAS AND GOALS COME TO FRUITION, IS THE CORE OF WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE BECAUSE OF THE FREEDOMS THAT ARE OURS IN AMERICA.

- Denise Burnett Stewart

SMALL BUSINESS DRIVES THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. IT THRIVES AND SURVIVES NO MATTER WHAT MAY BE GOING ON IN THE MAIN ECONOMY.

- Dick Gadomski

UNLESS WE PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WE WILL NOT HAVE AN EXCITING BUSINESS ATMOSPHERE IN OUR COUNTRY.

- Allen B. Morgan, Jr.

J. Kenneth “Chip” Marston Jr.

The Marston Group
Founder & Managing Partner

Chip Marston founded The Marston Group with modest resources and built it into one of the region’s most respected independent accounting and advisory firms. Known for integrity and a client-focused approach, he has helped families, nonprofits, and businesses achieve long-term success. Chip has held leadership roles with the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, Make-A-Wish Mid-South, First Tee Tennessee, and many other civic organizations. His career reflects entrepreneurial drive, professionalism, and a deep dedication to community service.

Description of Business:

The Marston Group, PLC provides comprehensive accounting, tax financial reporting, and specialized consulting services, with offices in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee and Oxford, Mississippi. The Marston Group is in the business of providing insight beyond the numbers and peace of mind for its clients.

Year Business Founded:

1985

Thoughts on Entrepreneurship:

Entrepreneurship is fundamentally about having the courage to take meaningful risks in pursuit of creating value, serving others, and enhancing the lives of others. At its best, entrepreneurship is centered on building people, developing leaders, and contributing resources in ways that strengthen communities. When a mission is rooted in purpose, it creates a foundation for value creation, which fuels passion and generates the energy needed to attract talent, ideas, and opportunity. In today’s business world, entrepreneurship remains essential because it challenges us to think bigger, act boldly, and lead with intention.