Leadership Luncheon

The Leadership Luncheon is YLC’s annual fundraising event and a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of this great organization.

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Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Leadership Luncheon!

The Leadership Luncheon is YLC’s annual fundraising event and serves a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of this great organization. This year, YLC was proud to celebrate 40 years of service to the community and was excited to welcome Matt Cahill, president of Parking Management Company, as our keynote speaker. Matt had built a career that was as inspiring as it was unconventional – starting as a valet in 1992 and eventually leading a nationwide powerhouse operating in 44 states and 250+ cities. A U.S. military veteran and German linguist turned industry trailblazer, Matt transformed PMC with visionary leadership, bold growth strategies, and a people-first approach.

Thank you to everyone that joined us for this special event!

Congratulations to our award winners:

Joanne Pulles (HCA Healthcare) – 2025 Diane L. Hayes Legacy of Leadership Award recipient

Brittany Irby (Nashville Mayor’s Office) – 2025 Young Leader of the Year

2025 Sponsorship

By partnering with YLC as a sponsor for the 2025 Leadership Luncheon, your company will enjoy unprecedented access to over 300 YLC alumni, corporate partners, and community leaders representing diverse professional backgrounds. Your sponsorship support is critical to the success of this event and will ensure YLC’s ability to accomplish its mission and train the next generation of nonprofit board leaders.

Please reach out to Kim James, YLC Executive Director, at kim@youngleaderscouncil.org for more information, or call (615) 386-0060.

Congratulations to 2025 Young Leader of the Year Brittany Irby
Congratulations to 2025 Diane L. Hayes Legacy of Leadership Award recipient Joanne Pulles

Previous Young Leaders of The Year Award Recipients

2024, Tay Scheibe
2023, Sydney Ball
2022, Gary Gaston
2021, Maria Amado
2020, Allison Reed
2019, Charlane Oliver
2018, Ron Snitker
2017, Justin Crosslin
2016, Tim Bewley
2015, Jordan Waldron
2014, Dan Hogan
2013, Jill Robinson
2012, Santi Tefel
2011, Brian Taylor
2010, James Crumlin, Jr
2009, Jonathan Cole

2008, David Weil
2007, Melissa Wyatt
2006, Erika Sumner
2005, Paula Roberts
2004, Elizabeth Gerken
2003, Bob Lawhon
2002, Susan Chapman
2001, Patty St. Clair
2000, Derek Young
1999, Debra Asay
1998, Jim Phillips
1997, Marcus Stamps
1996, Robinson Regen
1995, Mitch Pettross
1994, Eric Rhinehardt

Diane L. Hayes Legacy of Leadership Award Recipients

2025, Joanne Pulles
2023, Jill Robinson
2022, Hal Cato
2021, Joshua Livingston
2020, Robinson Regen

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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amazon
Alliance Bernstien logo
Asurion logo
Fifth Third Bank logo
Pierce
TN Titans ONE Community logo
deloitte
truist logo
HNTB logo
Brasfield & Gorrie logo

Catherine P. Street

Dollar General Logo
Southwest Airlines logo
KPMG logo

Joshua Livingston

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Pinnacle Financial Partners logo
rc mathews contractor logo
The Anderson Group Real Estate Services logo
Baker Tilly logo
BNA logo
Elevate logo
JE Dunn Construction logo
Studio A Boutique Bank logo
Luca Business Solutions logo