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Shawn Boyd (saboyd1@memphis.edu)

Shawn serves the greater Memphis and Little Rock metro areas including Memphis City Schools and Crittendon and Pulaski Counties in Arkansas.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Degree:
B.S., Communication, Middle Tennessee State University

Favorite Quote:  “Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.”  —Oprah Winfrey

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The people! I believe that we have a great community that comes together in times of need. I am proud to be a part of the city.

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The family atmosphere that the University provides. It truly feels like my second family here on campus!


Wes Gentry (wgentry@memphis.edu)

Wes serves the northern Middle and Eastern regions of Tennessee. His counties include the following: Stewart, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Trousdale, Macon, Smith, Clay, Jackson, Putnam, Pickett, Overton, Fentress, Cumberland, Scott, Morgan, Campbell, Anderson, Knox, Claiborne, Union, Hancock, Grainger, Jefferson, Hamblen, Hawkins, Greene, Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Carter, Johnson and Cocke.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Degree:
B.A. Communication, University of Memphis

Favorite Quote:  “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.”  —William James

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The culture of Memphis! Great barbeque, tremendous musical contributions (Elvis’ rock ‘n Roll and BB King’s blues), the Mississippi Delta influence, southern hospitality and much history all provide Memphis with a distinctive charm. My favorite place in the city is the rooftop of the Peabody Hotel.

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The administrators at the University of Memphis take a genuine interest in students’ lives—making students feel like they can contribute much to the University. The train on the edge of campus adds something different to the University experience. The University is situated in a beautiful area of Memphis—a mostly residential neighborhood with many trees and in close proximity to many favorite locales.


Missy Labonte (mlabonte@memphis.edu)

Missy serves the Northwest region of Tennessee including: Lauderdale, Dyer, Obion, Lake, Weakley, and Gibson (Trenton-Peabody, Gibson County and Bradford) Counties.

Hometown: Dyersburg, TN

Degree:
B.P.S., Organizational Leadership, University of Memphis

Favorite Quote:  “Be yourself, everybody else is already taken.”  —Oscar Wilde

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The whole package…I live in Dyersburg, and small town living is great except when there is nothing to do! I love to hop in the car for a quick day trip-music, the zoo, museums, sporting events, concerts, plays, food, and of course, shopping. It’s never-ending and FUN!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The architecture and landscaping! Flowers, trees, and lawns are absolutely gorgeous in the spring and summer. Throw in the fountain and wonderful old (and new) buildings and you would never know you were in a major metropolitan area.


Betsy Loe (Betsy.loe@memphis.edu)

Betsy serves the Western region of Tennessee (including the Shelby County School System and Private Schools) and Northwest Mississippi. In addition to responsibilities in Shelby County, Betsy serves Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Henry, Haywood, Crockett, Carroll and Benton counties in TN and DeSoto, Tate, Marshall and Tunica counties in MS.

Hometown: Bartlett, TN

Degree:
B.A. Psychology, The University of Mississippi

Favorite Quote:  “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.”  —Charles Spurgeon

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  My favorite things about Memphis are the Peabody ducks and watching the sun set over the Mighty Mississippi!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  I enjoy the park-like setting of the University, while all along being in a big city. The people and the atmosphere of the University of Memphis make you feel right at home!


Mona Snell (ssnell@memphis.edu)

Mona serves the southern Middle and Eastern regions of Tennessee. Her counties include the following: Hickman, Williamson, Rutherford, Canon, Warren, White, Van Buren, Bledsoe, Rhea, Roane, Sevier, Blount, Loudon, Monroe, Polk, McMinn, Meigs, Bradley, Hamilton, Sequatchie, Marion, Grundy, Coffee, Bedford, Moore, Lincoln, Maury, Marshall, Giles, Lawrence, Wayne, Perry, Lewis, DeKalb, and Morgan.

Hometown: Shelbyville, TN

Degree:
B.A. Journalism, University of Memphis

Favorite Quote:  “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.”  —John W. Gardner

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  Shopping, shopping and more shopping. Living in a small town hardly affords me all the variety that Memphis has to offer.

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  The campus environment! The U of M has a small town feel while offering students the many resources of a large university so that they may reach their potential as successful “Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers.”



Recey Williamson (ltwllmsn@memphis.edu)

Recey serves the middle region of West Tennessee including: Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, and Gibson (Milan and Humboldt) Counties.

Hometown: Humboldt, TN

Degree:
B.A. English, The University of Mississippi

Favorite Quote:  “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”  —Eleanor Roosevelt

Favorite Thing About Memphis:  The diverse cultural events that the city has to offer are amazing!

Favorite Thing About the University of Memphis:  Students have the opportunity to get an excellent college education while having a great time in an urban setting.


Terrance StevensonWhat do I like
about the
U of M?

“My most memorable experience at the University of Memphis has been playing with the University Wind Ensemble during my freshmen year. Even though I have since changed my major, being a part of the Wind Ensemble will always stay with me and I always recall playing on stage whenever I visit Harris Concert Hall or the Rose Theater.”

Terrance Stevenson, graduate of Little Rock Central High School, North Little ROck, AR; now proud to be a junior international studies and political science major at the University of Memphis.

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