Henry Beecher Hicks III

Experience

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  Monsanto

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Market Sales Representative

  Managed a $4 million sales territory and seven distributor sales representatives in the New York metropolitan area for the company's plastics division.

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  Coopers & Lybrand

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Senior Associate

  Provided investment banking and management consulting services to early-stage, middle market and larger corporate clients.~ Supported the analysis and acquisition of privatized electricity generation enterprises in Chile and Argentina, each valued in excess of $100 million, by Entergy Corporation and Southern Company~ Facilitated a $600 million debt and equity capital raise for WorldSpace, Inc., an early-stage satellite broadcasting firm

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  Bank of America

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Vice President

  Vice President, Catalyst Equity FundDeveloped the strategic and operating plan for the restart of a private equity fund focused on making mezzanine and equity investments in micro-cap businesses. Vice President, Banc of America Securities LLCAdvised on more than $400 million in middle-market divestiture and recapitalization transactions. Assistant to the ChairmanAnalyzed corporate M&A activity and investments in insurance, international and domestic retail markets to achieve organic growth. Show less

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  The White House

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  White House Fellow

  Appointed by President William J. Clinton to be a part of the nation’s most prestigious public service program, serving as the Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Corporation for National Service. ~ Launched the $9 million AmeriCorps Promise Fellows Program by coordinating the efforts of the 30-person startup team tasked with facilitating the partnership between the White House and Americas Promise, awarding and administering federal grants, and training the 400 fellows ~ Participated, along with 16 classmates, in an education program that consisted of regular meetings with local, national and international leaders in government, business, entertainment and other walks of life, as well as frequent travel to evaluate public policy in domestic and international application Show less

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  United Therapeutics

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Board Member

  Served in key corporate governance role for this rapidly growing, NASDAQ traded biotechnology company, worked to implement Sarbanes-Oxley compliance standards as chairman of the audit committee and as a member of the compensation committee of the board of directors.

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  Katalyst LLC

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Principal

  Provided management consulting expertise and measurable impact for early stage technology companies as a professional in the firm’s interim management practice.~ Developed $4 million of pipeline growth and $1 million of incremental closed business within six months for Aptegrity, an application service provider, by refocusing market positioning and sales ~ Led the evaluation of strategic alternatives and negotiations for prospective sale of Union Square Technology Group, a legal industry focused managed service provider, to Bowne and EDS Show less

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  Onyx Capital Ventures

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Business Development Lead (VP Sales & Marketing)

  Delivered quantifiable results as the leader of the business development, marketing and sales functions for portfolio companies controlled by this middle-market buyout firm. Assessed prospective acquisition and joint-venture transactions in the contract manufacturing industry. Primary liaison with Fortune 500 brand owners on service, contractual, logistics and pricing matters.~ Achieved 20% revenue growth within 18 months as leader of eight sales and customer service managers for $45 million beverage and food products manufacturer~ Retained and initiated new contractual agreements with companies including PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, Arizona Beverages, Kraft and Nestle protecting and expanding the company’s revenue base~ Senior executive involved in managing finance, and operations during distressed sale of company~ Negotiated 22% price increase with Honda North America and rehabilitated major customer relationships within six months for $60 million injection molder Show less

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  Red Clay Capital

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2020

  Partner

  Acquired and achieved a partial exit from investment in a Nashville TN based transportation company. Continue to identify and evaluate growth-stage companies in the manufacturing, distribution and business service sectors located in the southeastern United States with annual revenues of $10 to $60 million for prospective investment.

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  RLCL ACQUISITION LLC, DBA GRAY LINE OF TENNESSEE

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2017

  Board Member

  Board member for privately held transportation business, the 20th largest motorcoach company in the United States.

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  Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2016

  Board Member

  Board member of $600 million community foundation, the philanthropic leader in Middle-Tennessee offering donor advised funds and providing scholarships and grants throughout the region.

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  National Museum of African American Music

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2023

  President & CEO

  Led the $60 million startup of the one-of-a-kind National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, TN. Responsible for guiding all fundraising, programming, curatorial and construction related activities for this cultural institution celebrating the key role that African Americans had in creating American music.

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  MUSAY

  Jan 2022 - now

  Advisory Board Member

  • Provide strategic counsel to CEO and collaborate with advisors on development, strategy, and fundraising for MUSAY, an innovative social media platform connecting guests and donors with museums, events, and content.• Contribute to the growth and success of the platform by leveraging my expertise in museum development, fundraising, and strategic planning.

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  Roosevelt Institute

  Jul 2023 - now

  Board Member

  Member of the Board of Directors for the Roosevelt Institute, a think tank and public policy corporation working towards a more democratic economy. Member of Audit and Executive Committees, board secretary.

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  National Black MBA Association

  Oct 2023 - now

  President & CEO

  Leading the growth and transformation of this 50-year-old talent development, talent acquisition, and social advocacy organization.