011326 Knoxville Lunch and Learn

Make plans to join us at Rodefer Moss on January 13th from 11:30-1:00 (Eastern). Start the new year listening to and learning from Sharon Jones Pryse.

Sharon Jones Pryse
An Atlanta native, Sharon Jones Pryse attended the University of Tennessee and chose to make Knoxville her home. After earning a finance degree, she began her career as a clerk in Valley Fidelity Bank’s Trust Department. By her twenties, she had become the bank’s youngest senior vice president. At age 35, she founded The Trust Company of Tennessee, assembling a team committed to building an independent firm that delivers objective, personalized financial advice.

Today, The Trust Company of Tennessee manages over $6 billion in assets and employs more than 110 professionals across offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities. For more than 30 years, the firm has provided comprehensive services in wealth management, retirement planning, and personal trust administration.

Registration:

ACG TN Members: FREE

Non-Members: $20

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More about our presenter:

Sharon’s long-standing community commitment includes social service, the arts, economic development, and education. She has served as board chair for the Knoxville Chamber, Leadership Knoxville, YMCA of East Tennessee, and United Way of Greater Knoxville and also has chaired United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. Sharon supports the university that made Knoxville her home and has served on the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and UT Foundation Board of Directors.

Personally, she is an avid traveler, yet always happily heads home to the Tennessee River. She is married to her husband, Joe, and has 3 stepchildren, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Current Positions

• University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business, Dean’s Advisory Council
• Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors
• Zoo Knoxville, Board of Directors
• St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Treasurer
• Friends of the Smokies, Board Chair
• YMCA of East Tennessee, Board of Directors
• United Way of Greater Knoxville, Alexis de Tocqueville Cabinet
• The Garden Conservancy, Board of Directors Vice Chair

Previous Positions

• The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee, Board of Trustees (2004-19)
• University of Tennessee, Board of Trustees (2013-18)
• University of Tennessee Foundation, Board of Directors (2003-10, 2013-18)
• Leadership Knoxville, Board of Directors, Chair (2012-13)
• MEDIC Regional Blood Center, Board of Directors (2007-13)
• University of Tennessee Health Systems Knoxville, Board of Directors (2016-2022)
• United Way of Greater Knoxville, Board of Directors (2007-13), Chair (2007-10), Campaign Chair (2003)
• Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, Board of Directors (2010-13)
• Mercy Health Partners Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors (2004-09), Chair (2008-09)
• Legacy Parks Foundation, Board of Directors (2007-08)
• Maryville College, Board of Trustees (2005-08)
• Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Board of Directors (2005-07)
• Knoxville Utilities Board, Commissioner (1991-2005)
• Development Corporation of Knox County, Board of Directors (1991-2004)
• Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation, Commissioner (1990-91)
• Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership, Chair (1999-2001)
• Webb School of Knoxville, Treasurer/Executive Committee (1995-99)
• Knoxville Museum of Art, Board of Directors, Executive Committee (1992-95)

Awards, Honors, Special Recognitions

• Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service Knoxville Award, 2022
• Knoxville Museum of Art James L. Clayton Award, 2022
• Leadership Knoxville Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2022
• Emerald Youth Foundation Legacy Award, 2022
• Knoxville Chamber James A. Haslam II Chairman’s Leadership Award, 2018
• Helen Ross McNabb Center Spirit Award, 2018
• Association of Fundraising Professionals Great Smoky Mountain Chapter Legacy Award, 2016
• UT College of Business Distinguished Alum Award, 2015
• Knoxville Chamber Pinnacle Award, Woman-owned Business Excellence, 2012
• Ijams Nature Center Spirit Award, 2010
• Child and Family Services Service Award, 2010
• National Conference for Community and Justice Humanitarian Award, 2004
• Laureate Junior Achievement Hall of Fame, 2000
• YWCA Knoxville Tribute to Women Award, Business & Government Category, 1991
• Leadership Knoxville, Class of 1989