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McWhorter Circle

Change the Game for Entrepreneurs

The McWhorter Circle, named in honor of the EC’s founding chair, R. Clayton McWhorter, is an Annual Giving Society of members committed to providing a foundation of support for the EC’s mission.

Join The Circle

Founders’ Legacy

Clayton McWhorter, the EC’s founding chair, helped hundreds of entrepreneurs throughout his life, sharing his four guiding principles:

  • Be Prepared
  • Find a Mentor and Be a Mentor
  • Act Like an Owner
  • Give Back

Shape The Future

Gaurantee

no entrepreneur is denied based on need

Deliver

essential education and a supportive community

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entrepreneurs to a supportive community in Nashville

“I support this mission because as an entrepreneur who rose from poverty, I understand the transformative power of entrepreneurship in changing lives. By participating in the McWhorter Circle, I am empowered to support others, helping them realize their dreams.”

Rod McDaniel, President and CEO, S3 Recycling Solutions

EC Board Member, McWhorter Circle Platinum Member

McWhorter Circle Membership

Platinum Level

($10,000+ contribution)

Platinum Member Benefits

  • Two complimentary tickets to the NEXT Awards & Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame
  • Invitation to participate in the selection process of NEXT Awards’ Entrepreneurs
  • Member Photos included in the EC Annual Report
  • Invitation to the annual McWhorter Circle Legacy Celebration
  • Invitations and special opportunities to participate in EC VIP events
  • Invitation to submit nominations for the Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame
  • Recognition at the annual EC NEXT Awards & Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame event at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
  • Recognition on the EC website and digital welcome displays
  • Recognition in the EC Annual Report
  • EC CEO Executive updates and news

Gold Level

($5,000+ contribution)

Gold Member Benefits

  • Invitation to the annual McWhorter Circle Legacy Celebration
  • Invitations and special opportunities to participate in EC VIP events
  • Invitation to submit nominations for the Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame
  • Recognition at the annual EC NEXT Awards & Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame event at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center
  • Recognition on the EC website and digital welcome displays
  • Recognition in the EC Annual Report
  • EC CEO Executive updates and news

Join McWhorter Circle

Gold Members:

  • Jane and Greg Allen
  • Clay Blevins
  • Sarah and Bo Bartholomew
  • Pamela Bollinger
  • Angela Bostelman and Jerry Bostelman
  • Mary and Bill Brennan
  • Cathy and Martin Brown
  • Karen and Howard Burris
  • Trudy and Bill Carpenter
  • Sam and Mary Helen Davidson
  • Meg and Stephen Epstein
  • Susan and Jason Epstein
  • Nancy Allen & John Burch & Matt King / FCA Venture Partners
  • Christie and Landon Gibbs
  • Debbie Gordon
  • Carlana and Aubrey Harwell
  • Chris Hefley and Christel Alvarez Hefley
  • Pamela and Joe Jeffries
  • Ann Johnson
  • Milton and Denice Johnson
  • Jessa and Jay Kelley
  • Coco Kyriopoulos
  • Jimmy and Meredith Leach
  • Katherine and Jim McElroy
  • Stuart and Leigh Anne McWhorter
  • Elise Mitchell
  • Jason and Mary Moore
  • Richard Moscardelli
  • Anissa Nelson-Carlisle
  • Nick Ogden and Katrina Welty
  • Mark Parker
  • Pam and Phil Pfeffer
  • Rosemary and Wayne Plorin
  • Tom Raney / JE Dunn Construction
  • Jim and Laurie Seabury
  • Wesley Shutt
  • Tim and Darlene Sinks
  • Nancy Stabell
  • Michael Stayton
  • Eric and Nanci Thrailkill
  • Jorge Titinger
  • Kelli Turner
  • Tom Turner
  • Mary Glenn and Dave Vreeland
  • Noel Williams Geer
  • Ed Woodside

Platinum Members:

  • Erin and Allen Baler
  • Niki and David Baxter
  • Judith Bright
  • Lucius Burch
  • Dr. Michael Burcham
  • Beth and Randy Chase
  • Amy Buckner Chowdhry and Pankaj Chowdhry
  • Brittany and Joseph Cole
  • Dan Crockett
  • David and Dana Curtis
  • Katie and Kevin Crumbo
  • Sherry and Mark Deutschmann
  • Gina and Jeff Drummonds
  • Andy and Jennifer Faught
  • Melissa and Bobby Frist
  • Joe Galante
  • John and Stephanie Ingram
  • Collette Mahmood
  • Antonia and Rod McDaniel
  • Janet and David Miller
  • Phylanice and Turner Nashe
  • Jill and Brent Pearson
  • Linda and Art Rebrovick
  • Joe and Dorothy Scarlett
  • Michael and Lisa Shmerling
  • Saurabh Sinha
  • Clint and Holly Smith
  • Dee Anna and Hubie Smith
  • Leah and Jim Sohr
  • Abby and J.B. Spaulding
  • Jimmy Spradley
  • Steve Turner
  • Jon and Kathy Yarbrough

Join McWhorter Circle

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN: 27-1230916

Online donations will receive a receipt by email.

Donating by mail? Make checks payable to:

Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Attention: Donna Mattick
41 Peabody Street
Nashville, TN 37210

Contact Information
Donna Mattick
Chief Strategic Alliances Officer
Email: donna.mattick@ec.co
Phone: 615-456-1701