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Barbara Hyde

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Contact NamePresident, J.R. Hyde III Family Foundation; Director, J.R. Hyde Sr. Foundation
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Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Memphis area. Involved in public education reform, including KIPP Academy, Teach for America, and New Leaders for New Schools. Founding Member, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. Trustee, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Leadership Academy, and St. Mary’s Episcopal School. Named one of Tennessee’s 100 Most Powerful People, BusinessTN, in 2004.

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Industry: Philanthropy

Issue: May 2011

Beyond the Bio

A Closer Look at MBQ's Power Players
Sherry Misner on a "Unique Memphis Experience"

Sherry Misner on a "Unique Memphis Experience"

In our weekly blog, "Beyond the Bio," we ask MBQ Power Players to write a post of their choosing about their industry. Well, it’s that time of year again. Dogwoods and azaleas are in full bloom, there’s Memphis in May festivities all month, the Grizzlies are...

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2013.05.15 01:02 PM

Edward Young of Baker Donelson on Enjoying Work Despite Industry Changes

Edward Young of Baker Donelson on Enjoying Work Despite Industry Changes

In our weekly blog, "Beyond the Bio," we ask MBQ Power Players to write a post of their choosing about their industry. When I began practicing labor law over forty years ago, my practice was limited to an occasional United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour...

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2013.05.09 11:49 AM

Christine Richards of EdR on "The Truths of Generation Y"

Christine Richards of EdR on "The Truths of Generation Y"

In our weekly blog, "Beyond the Bio," we ask MBQ Power Players to write a post of their choosing about their industry. This post is from the January/February issue featuring the category of Chief Operations Officers. My business is providing housing for college...

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2013.05.02 09:35 AM

A conversation with Scott Bomar of Electraphonic Recording

A conversation with Scott Bomar of Electraphonic Recording

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2013.04.30 10:36 AM

A Conversation with  Robin Colwell of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

A Conversation with Robin Colwell of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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2013.04.23 11:36 AM

Robert Flynn of HF Law Group on What Lawyers Really Do

Robert Flynn of HF Law Group on What Lawyers Really Do

In our weekly blog, "Beyond the Bio," we ask MBQ Power Players to write a post of their choosing about their industry. This post is the seventh post from our March/April Power Player category of Personal Injury Lawyers. Last week, Tim Holton of Deal, Cooper & Holton...

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2013.04.17 02:36 PM

A Conversation with Bill Carkeet of Oden

A Conversation with Bill Carkeet of Oden

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2013.04.16 11:11 AM

Tim Holton of Deal, Cooper & Holton on The Changes in the Industry

Tim Holton of Deal, Cooper & Holton on The Changes in the Industry

In our weekly blog, "Beyond the Bio," we ask MBQ Power Players to write a post of their choosing about their industry. This post is the sixth post from our March/April Power Player category of Personal Injury Lawyers. Last week, Rebecca Adelman shared her take on...

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2013.04.10 02:11 PM

A Conversation with David Waddell of Waddell and Assoc.

A Conversation with David Waddell of Waddell and Assoc.

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2013.04.09 03:13 PM

Rebecca Adelman of Hagwood, Adelman, & Tipton on "Work-Life Being"

Rebecca Adelman of Hagwood, Adelman, & Tipton on "Work-Life Being"

In our weekly blog, "Beyond the Bio," we ask MBQ Power Players to write a post of their choosing about their industry. This post is the fifth from our March/April Power Player category of Personal Injury Lawyers. Last week, William Bomar discussed tips of the system. Brett...

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2013.04.03 10:22 AM

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