Herbert Brown
Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Herbert received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration. After completing his undergraduate degree, he went on to receive his master’s in Public Administration from Tennessee State University. Herbert has held positions with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. He has more than 10 years of experience in successfully developing and managing initiatives that improve lives through active collaboration with employees, stakeholders, disadvantaged businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the community. Currently, he is the Community & Citizenship Director for Turner Construction. As Director, he helps support, align, and communicate strategic priorities relative to economic impact for underrepresented business enterprises in the construction industry. In addition to economic development, he is also responsible for leading workforce development and community outreach/engagement. Herbert is active in the community and currently serves as the Board Chair for the Urban League Young Professionals of Middle Tennessee. Also, Herbert is involved with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is currently in the ULI Nashville Pathways to Inclusion cohort. Herbert resides in Nashville with his wife and one-year-old daughter.