
1964 — H.G. Hill Jr.
1965 — Clifford Love Jr.
1966 — Edmund W. Turnley Sr.
1967 — Mark Bradford Jr.
1968 — Roupen M. Gulbenk
1969 — Harold U. Buchi
1970 — George H. Cate Jr.
1971 — Russell W. Brothers
1972 — James M. Hudgins M.D.
1973 — Robert L. Freeman
1974 — D. H. Vardell
1975 — Thomas E. Baldridge
1976 — Homer B. Gibbs Jr.
1977 — James M. Ward
1978 — Charles L. Cornelius Jr.
1979 — A. Battle Rodes
1979 — William C. Weaver Jr.
1980 — William Henderson
1981 — Sydney F. Keeble Jr.
1982 — J. P. Foster
1983 — W. Ridley Wills II
1984 — Walter Knestrick
1985 — Dortch Oldham
1986 — Jack Elisar
1987 — Robert L. Bibb Jr.
1988 — James L. Harper
1988 — William B. Wadlington M.D.
1989 — William Wilson
1990 — E.M. “Bert” Haywood
1991 — Nelson Andrews
1992 — Sandra Ford Fulton
1993 — William E. Turner Jr.
1996 — Margaret H. Maddox
1997 — H. Lee Barfield
1998 — John Ed Miller
1999 — Rebecca Thomas
2000 — Cal Turner Sr.
2001 — Senator Douglas Henry
2002 — James A. “Jimmy” Webb III
2003 — Anne E. Ragsdale
2004 — Florence Davis
2005 — Ron F. Knox Jr.
2006 — Jacquelyn Draughon Guthrie
2007 — Bill DeLoache
2008 — Cal Turner Jr.
2009 — Wood S. Caldwell
2010 — Rep. Brenda Gilmore
2011 — Frank F. Drowota III
2012 — George L. Yowell
2013 — Marty G. Dickens
2014 — Leilani S. Boulware
2015 — Bill Lee
2016 — Liz Wilson
2017 — R. Walter Hale III
2018 — Jimmy Granberry
2019 — David Wilds
2020 — John Gromos
2021 order of the red triangle
TONY WALL
For 2021, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee is proud to present its highest volunteer honor—the Order of the Red Triangle—to Tony Wall, a long-time board member, volunteer, and leader with an exceptional heart for people.
Tony has been a YMCA of Middle Tennessee member for well over a decade. During the economic downturn of 2007-2008, he walked into the Franklin Y with the intention of cancelling his family’s membership. However, upon learning about an upcoming golf tournament whose proceeds would benefit his Franklin neighbors, Tony didn’t hesitate to enter a team.
Shortly thereafter, Tony—a man who always says “yes”—graciously accepted the invitation to serve on the board at the Franklin Y. He went on to join the Association Board and the Executive Committee as well as chair the Annual Giving Campaign and Diversity, Inclusion and Global (DIG) Committee. In each role, including his current role advancing the Y’s mission through strategic DIG planning, Tony listens first and seeks to understand all perspectives, making sure that everyone from fellow board members to YMCA staff to members feel valued, advocated for, and encouraged.
In addition to his dedicated service to the Y, Tony also finds time to head up IS/IT Business Operations for Nissan North America, frequent the golf course, and love on his beautiful family: wife Ivette, son Tony (“Tonito”), and twins Jade and Alex. He sees the world with a child-like wonder, and is “always on the go until he crashes,” as his wife Ivette describes. He’s also a Tennessee Volunteer through-and-through, cheering on the Vols every chance he gets.
Tony advocates fearlessly for the communities that the YMCA serves, leading with integrity and courage, and we’re grateful for his continued commitment to strengthening Middle Tennessee. Congratulations, Tony!
2021 IMPACT AWARD WINNERS
JEFFREY BUNTIN
CEO, The Buntin Group
Nominated by:
Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center
JENNIFER HART
Home Loan Specialist,
Churchill Mortgage
Nominated by:
North Rutherford Family YMCA
AMBER JONES
Founder, GiveOne Foundation
Nominated by:
Northwest Family YMCA
CARRIE PLUMMER and
ROBBIE PANEPINTO
Vanderbilt School of Nursing
Nominated by:
Margaret Maddox Family YMCA
CASIE RAMIREZ
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies,
David Lipscomb University
Nominated by:
Sumner County Family YMCA
LAUREN HERRING
Volunteer
Nominated by:
Christ Church YMCA