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Kent

Wunderlich obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia with a BS in Commerce. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) Law School where he was a member of the Law Review. He joined Baker Donelson and became a partner in the commercial real estate section of the law firm. Aft

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HUEY L.

“The entrepreneurial spirit will survive if we pass on the attributes and advantages of being a true entrepreneur.” A founding member of the Society of Entrepreneurs, Huey Holden fully understands the importance of entrepreneurship and believes in showing the way to those who are just beginning to follow their dreams. Huey Holden co-founded the

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Henry W.

A 2001 inductee into the Society of Entrepreneurs, Henry W. Morgan is a man who has learned that hard work, innovation and dedication are what bring success. He currently serves as President of the Boyle Investment Company, a position he holds after working his way up from when he joined the company in 1965.

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WALKER

For Walker Uhlhorn, entrepreneurship is what it’s all about, for he is the visionary behind the Society of Entrepreneurs and the reason it has come into being. Mr. Uhlhorn’s definition for an “entrepreneur” is someone who “is not easily deterred and is creative enough to turn problems into opportunities.” Mr. Uhlhorn has been

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Dan M.

A 2000 inductee into the Society of Entrepreneurs, Dan Palmer retired in 2007 as a consultant to First Data Corporation, which purchased Concord EFS, Inc. in February of 2004. Prior to the acquisition, Palmer was Chairman and CEO of Concord EFS. He founded EFS, Inc. as a venture within Union Planters Bank in 1982. In

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RICHARD

Richard Barnhart came to Memphis in 1967 with Chicago Bridge and Iron to build a plant on President’s Island. Upon completion of the project in 1969, Richard and a partner, Jimmy Oldham, decided to go into contracting for themselves. Some early projects of the company included the Schlitz Brewery and Cook Convention Center. In the late 70’s, Ri

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GEORGE E.

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George Falls is regarded as one of the premiere restaurateurs in the Memphis and Mid-South area. He worked for Holiday Inns, Inc. for 24 years. While still employed there, he and two partners (one of whom was fellow member, Frank Flautt) bought Paulette’s Restaurant. In 1984, George decided to

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Jay B.

Jay B. Myers is founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support. Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 55 employees & offices in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, as well as Oxf

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Peter S.

Peter S. Willmott has shared his entrepreneurial spirit in many arenas of the business world. He has retired as Chairman and CEO of Willmott Services, a retail holding company and consulting firm that he founded in 1989. Prior to founding Willmott Services, Peter was CEO and President of Zenith Electronics, Chairman

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JERRE MINOR

Physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Jerre Freeman, is Founder of Memphis Eye and Cataract Associates (MECA), former Chairman of EagleVision, and Founder of the World Cataract Foundation. A pioneer in the areas of cataract surgery, lens implant surgery, and laser vision correction surgery, Dr. Freeman is the designer of several lens implants and the

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