JON CARLTON

Jon Carlton brings over 20 years of executive, business operations and leadership experience in the information technology / engineering software industry where he led teams to multiple years of double-digit growth. Most recently he served as Vice-President of ModernTech Corporation. Over the years, Jon has been involved in leading a variety of church small groups and classes and has served in deacon/elder leadership positions. He has a passion to see men, both young and old, honor God in all facets of their life, at home and in the marketplace. Jon has been blessed by over 26 years of marriage to his wife, Shelli. Residing in the Knoxville, TN area, they enjoy spending time with their five children, multiple grandchildren, and in the beautiful outdoors of East Tennessee.

MIKE TODD

After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1980, Mike Todd spent over 38 years in the “Point-of-Sale” industry as an executive leader for firms such as NCR, Agilysys, PAR Technology and Global Payments. Most of Mike’s corporate career focused on driving revenue growth and leading sales organizations, but also included roles as President and CEO. A native of East Tennessee, Mike met his bride (Laura) while living in Western North Carolina before moving back to Knoxville in 1987. Mike has a passion for serving Christ through serving others, particularly underprivileged youth in our urban communities where he mentors and coaches basketball at Emerald Youth Foundation. Mike and Laura love East Tennessee and all of it’s natural beauty while passionately following the Tennessee Vols sports teams and the Mountaineers of Appalachian State (Laura’s alma-mater). Mike and Laura are fortunate that their daughter (Darian) son-in-law (Jarrod) and grandson (Grey) also call Knoxville home!

TYLER MACKIE

Tyler Mackie joins the team after the last 20 years working in the Insurance and Financial Services industry. His experience ranges from working with national companies, to starting his own independent office, to being acquired by a private equity group. His tenure working closely with business owners, executives, and decision-makers has given him a personal approach and a unique perspective to the issues facing employers and entrepreneurs in the marketplace. Originally from middle Tennessee and alumni of Tennessee Tech University before moving to Asheville North Carolina where he lived for 6 years before moving back to Tennessee where he met his wife. He and Jessica have been married since 2009, they have two children Maverick and Marley and call Johnson City home. He has been a CEO member of C12 since 2016, past Treasurer of the United Emmaus Community, and a partner of Redeemer Community Church in Johnson City since 2010.

CHAD CARTER

Fantastic organizations don’t just happen, they are built by people who are passionate and intentional about their business or non-profit. With a heart for leaders, God has called Chad Carter to his roots in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee to serve business leaders to build great businesses for a greater purpose in the East Tennessee region. “I’m coming home to serve leaders through uncompromising and unapologetic Christian Biblical principles in their businesses. These principles yield predictable and dependable results. I can’t think of a better organization than C12 Business Forums to achieve the needed outcomes in my community.” Chad serves as the Area Chair for C12 Business Forums in the Greater Chattanooga/Cleveland/N.GA region of East Tennessee. Chad joined C12 as a member in 2016 in Nashville, TN while serving as a Human Resources and Business Executive for companies such as Mars Petcare U.S., Sony/Provident Music, Pet DRx Veterinary Corporation, and a consulting practice for healthcare providers. Chad grew up in Chattanooga and attended Baylor School. As a Christian and the son of a business entrepreneur, Chad felt led to study business at Lee University in Cleveland, TN prior to moving to Nashville to lead human resources for these growing businesses. It was during these years that Chad discovered a deep passion for organizational health while coaching leaders to develop cohesive teams and engaged employees that achieve real and lasting results for their people and their organization. As a coach, Chad has guided numerous organizations into a healthy and flourishing landscape in which greater results are achieved and released in every channel of the business. Chad possesses progressive experience in small, medium, and large-scale businesses ranging from 20 to 4,000+ employees across as many as 38 U.S. states and numerous countries. Chad’s passion to help organizations grow healthier has helped him to deliver trusted results through people. He provides a practical focus on real business issues and moves from issues to relevant actions. He has authored, The Five Attributes: Essentials of Hiring and regularly speaks about The Predictive Hiring Model.

PAT BRYANT

Pat Bryant, a seasoned business leader with a broad array of experiences across sales, marketing, and consulting, was born in Savannah, GA, and graduated from Davidson College. His career journey began with notable roles at industry giants like Procter & Gamble, Campbell Soup, and Kodak, where he excelled in senior roles overseeing sales teams, logistics, sales planning & category management. Pat also served as Chief Sales, Marketing & Broadcasting Officer at Jewelry Television, the largest retailer in gemstones and jewelry TV shopping, driving strategic initiatives and leading a broad segment of the company’s operations. With a passion for advisement and coaching, Pat has consulted with over 40 businesses across diverse sectors, leveraging his expertise in sales strategy and operations. Currently, he serves as the VP of Strategy & Operations at the Arkansas-based Hatchery Group, focusing on innovation and growth of brands across brick-and-mortar retail and digital platforms. Beyond his professional achievements, Pat finds fulfillment in church and family life. He has been happily married to his wife Lynda for 38 years and is a proud father of three grown children: Stanley (34), Spencer (28), and Annie (19). Pat remains dedicated to fostering success in business and personal endeavors alike, embodying a blend of leadership, strategic acumen, and a deep commitment to church and family development.