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Smith family philanthropy names new CEO

Five people took new leadership roles across Memphis business, nonprofit and government, including Clay Purdom, Ted Townsend, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Keesa Rayford Mitchell and Takeyshia Johnson.

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In this story: Clay Purdom, Ted Townsend, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Keesa Rayford Mitchell, Takeyshia Johnson

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