Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Trent Klingensmith |
|---|---|
| trentk@janash.com | |
| Term Start | March 2007 |
| Trent's Experience: Trent Klingensmith has served as President of Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee since 2005. This year, Trent will lead the efforts of reaching 36,000 kids across 23 counties in Middle Tennessee . With a Bachelor of Science in marketing and a background in sales, Trent has a sound business sense and fine-tuned leadership skills. He consistently pushes his team to reach and surpass departmental goals, generate increased awareness for the mission and purpose of the organization, and secure necessary funding to ensure the longevity of these programs. Trent is active in the Middle Tennessee community as a member of the Rotary Club of Nashville, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Williamson, Inc., and Leadership Brentwood. He is a graduate of the FBI Citizens' Academy and recently earned a diversity, equity, and inclusion qualification from the University of South Florida. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Rachel Dyer | Senior Director of Programs and Operations |
| Dara Bacon | Senior Director of Development |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 12 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 4 |
| Volunteers | 3,100 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 83% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 3 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | July 2023 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Worldwide | 1957 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Star Award | Junior Achievement National | 2015 |
| 4-Star Award | Junior Achievement National | 2017 |
| 4-Star Award | Junior Achievement National | 2016 |
| 5-Star Award | Junior Achievement National | 2017 |
| 5-Star Award | Junior Achievement National | 2018 |
| 5-Star award | Junior Achievement National | 2019 |
| Gold Summit Award | Junior Achievement National | 2001 |
| Gold Summit Award | Junior Achievement National | 2002 |
| Platinum Summit Award | Junior Achievement National | 2004 |
| Platinum Summit Award | JA Worldwide | 2006 |
| Skanska Educational Enhancement Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2017 |
| 5-Star Award | Junior Achievement National | 2021 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Like many not-for-profits, the culture of Junior Achievement is a decidedly mission-driven one. From the board of directors to senior managers to staff members, the JA community is filled with dedicated professionals committed to delivering its programs of hope and opportunity to every student in Middle Tennessee. - Chris Claybrook, JA Board of Directors Past Chairman |
