History of BEP
The Business Education Partnership (BEP) Foundation was formed in 1988 with the help of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of establishing this foundation was to create outstanding schools by applying resources to bold ideas which would bring schools and businesses together in preparing our future workforce.
The BEP is a 501©3 organization that operates exclusively for non-profit scientific and education purposes by receiving donations and contributions of real and personal property. These donations are then put into programs designed to enhance and improve the schools of the City of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. The BEP strives to form partnerships with businesses and schools to improve our education system. With your help we can continue to strengthen these partnerships.
The BEP Foundation web site is sponsored through the generosity of First Tennessee Bank in Rutherford County. As part of their corporate philanthropy, First Tennessee is committed to supporting a range of programs for individuals and for classrooms that encourage financial literacy and business entrepreneurship. Learn more about these programs through our links page.
First Tennessee is proud to join their vision with the BEP in preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders in Middle Tennessee.
2010 - 2011 Board of Directors
| Officers | |
|---|---|
| Mr. Emil Hassan | (Nissan North America) - Chairman |
| Mr. Jimmy Jobe | (Jobe, Hastings & Associates) - Treasurer |
| Mr. Paul Latture | (Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce) - Secretary |
| Charter Members | |
|---|---|
| Mr. Harry Gill | Director of Schools, Rutherford County Schools |
| Mr. Mary Wade | Chair, Murfreesboro City Board of Education |
| Dr. Linda Gilbert | Director of Schools, Murfreesboro City Schools |
| Ms. Lee Rennick | Executive Director, Business Education Partnership |
| Mr. Rick Wise | Board Chair, Rutherford County Board of Education |
| Elective Members | |
|---|---|
| Judge Don Ash | Circuit Court Judge- 16th Judicial District, Division III |
| Dr. Gloria Bonner | MTSU |
| Dr. Jim Burton | MTSU |
| Mr. Don Clayton | Ingram Book Group, Inc. |
| Mr. Gordon Ferguson | Middle Tennessee Medical Center |
| Dr. Pat Geho | Tennessee Small Business Development Center |
| Mr. Lee Moss | MidSouth Bank |
| Dr. Tom Cheatham | MTSU |
| Ms. Cathi Rowlison | Crye-Leike Realocation Services |
| Dr. Lana Seviers | MTSU |
| Mr. Jarrod Grubbs | First Tennessee Bank |
| Ms. June Bilbo | Publix Supermarkets |
| Ms. Melissa Baker | Ascendant HR |
