Executive Advisory Council

Tom Boyd

B.S. ’73

Decker Wealth Management

Investment Advisor

Tom Boyd is an investment advisor with Decker Wealth Management in Nashville, has more than four decades of experience in financial management and banking. He previously served as a senior vice president at Bank of America.

In addition to his role on the Jones College of Business Dean’s Executive Advisory Council, Boyd is a member of MTSU’s Board of Trustees, and the MTSU Foundation Board. He has served on the boards of the Southern Baptist Foundation, the Joseph’s Storehouse food ministry, and the Wilson County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, among others.

He and his wife established the endowment that funds the annual Tom and Martha Boyd Ethical Leadership9 Week at Jones College of Business as well as the Ethical Leadership Scholarship awarded to a Jones College student.

Courtney Chavez

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President

Courtney Chavez is Senior Vice President at Pinnacle Financial Partners, where she is a Financial Advisor with a focus on relationship-driven banking. With 20 years of experience in consumer and small business banking, Courtney is known for her strategic insight, leadership, and passion for mentoring others.

A dedicated servant leader, Courtney actively supports her community through board and committee work. She currently serves on the boards of the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter and the Rutherford County Library Foundation and is a member of the Executive Advisory Council for MTSU’s Jones College of Business.

Courtney has been recognized for her impact both professionally and civically. She was honored as a 2024 Nashville Business Journal Leaders in Diversity award winner for Outstanding Company Voice and was a two-time Rutherford Cable’s Athena Young Professional Nominee in 2018 and 2019.

Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Middle Tennessee State University and is deeply committed to her role as a community banker. She continues to champion local business success, community impact, and professional growth in all that she does.

Andre Dyer

B.B.A.

Credoe Talent Solutions

Founder

Andre R. Dyer is a seasoned business leader and talent strategist with deep expertise in executive search, human resources, and organizational growth. As the founder of Credoe Talent Solutions, he partners with C-suite leaders and boards to identify, attract, and secure top-tier executive talent across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Andre has led high-impact search engagements, guided leadership teams through complex hiring decisions, and advised organizations on building strong, sustainable leadership pipelines. His approach blends strategic insight with a rigorous assessment process to ensure alignment between leadership talent and long-term business objectives.

Yolanda Greene

First Horizon Bank

President, Rutherford County Market

Yolanda Greene has worked in the financial services industry since 2000. As a community bank president for First Horizon, she is currently focused on servicing clients and providing leadership to the Rutherford County market, supporting all lines of business.

Greene is a founding member of the Young Leaders Society of the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. She is also active in Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club, Rutherford Cable, and Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County.

She is a former chair of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, and a former member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, where she was chair of the Personnel and Finance committees. Greene is a graduate of Leadership Rutherford. In 2021, she was recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Nashville Business Journal, which included her in its 40 Under 40 honorees in 2017. She was the 2018 recipient of Rutherford Cable’s Young Professional Athena International Award.

Aubrey Harwell Jr.

Adams & Reese

Counsel

Aubrey Harwell Jr. co-founded the firm of Neal & Harwell more than 50 years ago. He has transitioned to practice at Adams & Reece.

Harwell focuses his practice on major commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and crisis management.

He is a past member of the executive committee and board of Ingram Industries and the advisory board of FCA Venture Capital Funds. He is a former board member of Piedmont Natural Gas and holds the Chair of Excellence in Free Enterprise in the Jones College of Business at MTSU. He serves as the chair of the Board of Trustees for the Nashville School of Law and is involved in numerous nonprofits.

Harwell was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Southeastern Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, among numerous other recognitions. He is a senior fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, the trial lawyer honorary society, and has represented many high profile clients, including former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo, Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation, the Tennessee Lottery, and WTVF-TV.

Brandon Henthorn

Bridgestone Americas

Finance Director, Transformation & Program Management

A transformative servant leader with global experience, dedicated to delivering the best possible results in the shortest amount of time and in a cost-effective manner. Expertise as a project manager with extensive experience and a proven track record of leading diversified initiatives. A collaborative leader who builds consensus across culturally diverse teams. Able to leverage analytical thinking with a relationship-centered approach to enact organizational change from the ground up. Recognized for producing custom high-quality executive-level presentations that fit a specified audience.

Joseph Howard

Premier Healthcare Consulting, LLC

Principal

Joseph Howard is a seasoned healthcare executive and strategic advisor with 30+ years of industry experience, including 18 years of progressive leadership prior to founding Premier Healthcare Consulting, LLC in 2011. With a BS in Industrial Engineering, Joseph has led major initiatives in contract negotiations, provider network development, operations, and strategic planning across multiple markets.

He is a licensed and ordained minister, who believes that faith must be combined with purposeful work to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting change.

Joseph serves on the Executive Advisory Board for the MTSU Jones School of Business, Treasurer and board member for Community Helpers of Rutherford County and board member of Happy Hearts Smile. He is a former American Cancer Society board member and past President of the Nashville Chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers.

He is committed to elevating training, strengthening relationships, improving implementation, and advancing healthcare delivery through strategic insight and operational excellence.

Eric Meriwether

Northwestern Mutual

Managing Director

Eric L. Meriwether has been in the financial industry for over 18 years, establishing a practice built on client advocacy, strategic financial planning, and intergenerational wealth creation. He currently serves as Growth and Development Director with Northwestern Mutual, where he focuses on recruiting, mentoring, and developing new financial agents and advisors while working closely with business owners, corporate executives, and medical professionals.

Meriwether began his financial services career in 2004 with SunTrust Bank, quickly moving into management roles and successfully leading financial centers for both SunTrust and Fifth Third Bank. In 2014, he transitioned from his role as Vice President and Branch Manager to dedicate his efforts entirely to comprehensive financial planning.

A dedicated servant leader, Meriwether actively supports his community through extensive board and civic involvement. He is a founding member and President of the R.I.S.E. Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap between ideas and action in Rutherford County communities of color. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for Empowerment, Inc., the Rutherford County Disciplinary Review Board, and was appointed to the Murfreesboro City Investment Study Group.

Meriwether has been recognized broadly for both professional excellence and leadership potential. He was named a “Best In Finance” honoree at the 2018 Power Moves Awards and was one of only 30 leaders nationwide selected to participate in the Multicultural Leadership Program (MLP) to enhance leadership competencies and career trajectory.

Meriwether earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management from the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University and is a graduate of Leadership Rutherford. He is deeply committed to spreading the message of practical financial stewardship and lifelong learning.

Joey Peay

B.B.A. ’88

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic

Chief Executive Officer

Joey Peay has served as CEO of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic since 2003. Before that, he was the clinic’s chief financial officer for
four years.

Peay graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and is a certified public accountant. He spent the first 10 years of his career with KPMG, an international public accounting firm, leaving as a senior manager in 1998.

He serves on the Jones College of Business Dean’s Executive Advisory Council and the Accounting Advisory Board at MTSU. He also has served as
president of the Leadership Rutherford Council as well as chairman of the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee chapter, the Rutherford County chapters of the American Heart Association and March of Dimes, and the Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department.

Peay is a 2001 graduate of Leadership Rutherford, a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, a member of the Medical Group Management Association, and a Certified Medical Practice Executive by the American College of Medical Practice Executives. He is also a member of the Tennessee Medical Association’s Legislative Committee and the executive council of the Tennessee Group Practice Coalition.

Nathan Swartz

Amazon

Senior Manager, Middle Mile Fleet Management

Nathan Swartz has been a Senior Manager at Amazon since 2020.  His team is responsible for supply chain and maintenance operations supporting over 700 sites in North America, Brazil and Mexico. 

 Prior to joining Amazon, he spent 24 years in the U.S. Army as a Logistics Officer retiring as a Colonel. He led Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians at the company, battalion and brigade level. His last assignment in the Army was as the Chief of Staff for the White House COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force during the pandemic. 

A native of Tullahoma Tennessee, he graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s of Science-Political Science and was commissioned as an Army Officer through their ROTC program.  He served in Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East being recognized with a Defense Superior Service Award, the Legion of Merit, 5 Bronze Stars Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 6 Meritorious Service Medals and other awards during his career.  While in the Army, he continued his education completing two Master’s Degrees:  MS-Business & Supply Chain Management from the University of Kansas and a MS-Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. Nathan has been married to his wife, Holly, for over 20 years and they have two children.