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Jamonn Brady

President

Jamonn is a native East Tennessean that graduated from the University of Tennessee. Following graduation Jamonn relocated his family to Smyrna to begin a career in commercial printing. 9 years into printing, we walked away to help build a software startup with is family. Though it never took off, during those 3 years he also committed to his passion, which is the game of soccer. He is now a Coach and Technical Director at Stones River Futbol Club, a Head Coach for Tennessee Olympic Development Program, and the Head Coach for Smyrna Middle School Girls and Boys soccer. When Jamonn is not spending time with family, coaching, watching, or playing soccer, you will find him gathering with gathering with friends and loved ones near and far.

Miranda Swift

External Vice President

Miranda is a dedicated & caring wife and mother living in Smyrna, TN, where she is Chairwoman of the Town of Smyrna Beer Board, and VP of SiMA. In addition to her dedication to the Town of Smyrna, Miranda is a contract writer/manager with Comcast NBCUniversal as well as a small business owner of Miranda’s Elderberry Juice, which is also a member of SiMA. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, boating on various lakes throughout middle TN, traveling, and live music.

Vanessa Haley

Internal Vice President

Vanessa is a 30 year resident of Smyrna, where she resides with her husband Jeremy. She has served on the SiMA BOD for 10 years in different roles & has also served on the Historic Zoning Commission for 4 years. In her spare time, she enjoys being of service on other local committees & local activities. She is a graduate of McGavock HS in Nashville & the TCAT Esthetics Program. Her salon is Daisy's Place, located in Smyrna! 

Lovely Lancaster

Public Relations Director

Currently residing in the Nashville TN area, Lovely PK Gatlin is a Speaker, Author, Consultant and Entrepreneur who has helped hundreds of business owners worldwide create income producing assets that build wealth through entrepreneurship.

Lovely is a US Army Veteran with over 6 years of service and a background in Broadcast Journalism. She has done work as a public affairs coordinator, contributor writer, producer, field correspondent and personality for Armed Forces Network on two continents. Lovely has two B.A. degrees in Business and Humanities. She earned her degrees while still serving in the Army from Evergreen State College where she was the first African American Woman Commencement Speaker and Student Body President. In 2011 she obtained a Masters Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University.

In 2009 Lovely opened her first brick and mortar business. A boutique that provided affordable designer clothing and accessories for professional women.

In 2014 Lovely launched her business and real estate investing consulting business through facilitating sold-out monthly lunch and learn events.

In 2018 Lovely became the first African American Woman to open a Rainbow Distributor Company in the state of TN.

In 2021 Lovely and her husband Calvin Gatlin opened the first black owned businesses of their kind in the city of Smyrna. Sellebrity Coworking Cafe and Southern Flare Cigar Lounge which was voted at the New Business of the Year in 2022!

Lovely is a board member of the Smyrna Independent Merchant Association and has a passion for impact in her local community.

Carren Reecer

Secretary

My name is Carren Leckie Reecer. I have lived in Smyrna Tennessee my entire life even being born in Goodall Hospital. Our family business was Tennessee Auto Supply. I currently work for Nissan North America, Inc. in Human Resources in Franklin, Tennessee. I have been employed with Nissan for 16 years in many roles. I hold a certification as a Global Mobility Specialist. I am a graduate of Smyrna High School and hold a BS from Middle Tennessee State University. I enjoy visiting the Smoky Mountains and make several trips to the beach each year. I am able to find my center sitting in the sand at the ocean. 

Dre Bessone

Director of Operations

Dre Bessone is our Director of Operations, bringing with her a love of service to others. She is a graduate of TTU & has an extensive background in research & development of both small businesses, franchises, & non-profit organizations. She is obsessed with her dog "Nook", loves her family, & is proud to live in Smyrna & watch it grow!