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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-11 04:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 04:00 CST
status: reported
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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.

Section: [Business & Economy](/memphis/section/business.md) · Entities: [Clay Purdom](/memphis/wiki/clay-purdom.md), [Ted Townsend](/memphis/wiki/ted-townsend.md), [Ruby Powell-Dennis](/memphis/wiki/ruby-powell-dennis.md), [Keesa Rayford Mitchell](/memphis/wiki/keesa-rayford-mitchell.md), [Takeyshia Johnson](/memphis/wiki/takeyshia-johnson.md)

## Coverage

- [The Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/68448), 2026-11-11 04:00 CST: Movers & Shakers: Smith heirs name CEO for family philanthropy

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