Join Jennifer Kluge as she welcomes Dr. Richard Pappas, President of Davenport University. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Dr. Pappas will discuss how Davenport is transforming higher education through agile degree programs, strong corporate partnerships, a bold affordability plan, and student outcomes that lead to real jobs. He’ll share personal stories of resilience, lessons from the pandemic, and why happiness and purpose are core to leadership and life.
Nomination Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Join us for the Salute to Civility & Inclusion in the Workplace Awards and Conference — a powerful gathering that honors organizations and individuals who champion respect and belonging in professional environments. This event brings together thought leaders, changemakers, and advocates to celebrate the impact of inclusive workplace cultures and to explore innovative strategies that foster civility and collaboration.
John Oxford is director of Corporate Communications at Renasant Corporation, the parent company of Renasant Bank, an $8.2 billion financial services institution based in Mississipi and with more than 175 offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Oxford is a former Adjunct Instructor at Ole Miss and Itawamba Community College, and a commercial spokesperson for Cellular South (now C Spire Wireless), the largest privately owned mobile phone network in America.