Board of Directors

Pastor Donald L. Johnson has served as Senior Pastor of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis since 1994, where he built the church's guiding mission, "We Grow People." A nationwide revival and conference speaker, he is widely regarded as one of the Mid-South's most consecrated and soul-stirring ministers.

He also serves as Team Chaplain for the Memphis Grizzlies and is a graduate of the inaugural Memphis Clergy Police Academy, an initiative connecting faith leaders with law enforcement to better serve their congregations. His ministry is grounded in meeting people's needs at every age and stage of life.

A Memphis native, Penny Hardaway is Head Coach of University of Memphis men's basketball, a role he returned home to take in 2018. As a player, he was a two-time college All-American, a four-time NBA All-Star, and a 1996 Olympic gold medalist who led the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals.

He has since built one of the nation's most respected programs, guiding Memphis to seven straight 20-win seasons, multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and conference championships. A longtime supporter of his hometown, he remains deeply invested in developing the next generation of Memphis talent.

A Memphis native, Willie Gregory has spent nearly three decades with Nike, helping grow the company into the largest occupier of supply chain space in the city, including its 2.8-million-square-foot logistics campus in Frayser that created thousands of local jobs.

He serves as Chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber, where he champions collaboration among corporations, schools, and government to bring talent and investment to Memphis, with a focus on communities beyond downtown. His personal mantra, "Win As A Team," reflects his approach to lifting up the whole city.

A Memphis native and Treadwell High School and University of Memphis standout, Elliot "Socks" Perry played 11 seasons in the NBA as a point guard and was runner-up for the league's Most Improved Player award in 1995. His No. 34 jersey is retired by the Memphis Tigers.

Today he is a minority owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and a color commentator for the team's radio broadcasts. A dedicated mentor with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis, he stays active in his community and continues to invest his time in local youth.