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Jerry L. Maynard, II
President, The Maynard Group
Jerry L. Maynard, II is the Founder and President of The Maynard Group, a consulting firm based in Nashville, Tennessee.1 He has extensive experience in institutional development, governmental relations, business development, and managing overall business operations.1
Maynard founded The Maynard Group in June 2007, providing consulting services to clients for strategy development, advocacy, legislative priorities, regulatory compliance, and strengthening relationships with government agencies and officials.1 Prior to this, he served as the Deputy Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party from 2005 to 2007.1
His professional background includes roles such as:
- Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel at Cathedral of Praise Church, Inc. (1999-2005)1
- Director of Legal Affairs & Risk Management at Meharry Medical College (1996-1999)1
Maynard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Indiana University Bloomington and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.1
Throughout his career, Maynard has received numerous awards and honors, including the NBJ Power 100 (2016), Tennessee Tribune Advocate of the Year (2011), and the Dr. R.H. Boyd Minority Business Advocate of the Year (2008).1
In addition to The Maynard Group, Maynard is responsible for creating Urban Matters LLC and Nashville Voice.2 He also served for eight years as an At-Large Metro Nashville Davidson County Council Representative before founding The Maynard Group.3
