2025-2026 Annual Supporters


The Budd Group   Annual Gold Supporter

The Budd Group strives to be a God-honoring company of excellence that safely delivers facility services to meet our customer needs, offers development opportunities for our employees and contributes to our community.

Since 1963, our company’s core values have been defined by the words of our founder, Richard Budd: “Do what you say you’re going to do.” This simple philosophy is at the heart of our “Make It Right” guarantee to every customer we serve. We will meet or exceed your expectations in the delivery of high-quality facility support solutions. If we do not deliver the contracted services to your satisfaction, we will Make It Right.

Contact Katherine Martin at [email protected]Visit buddgroup.com
Central Technologies   Annual Gold Supporter

Central Technologies, Inc. is a Tennessee-based technology partner dedicated to helping create safe, connected, and engaging learning environments. As a value-added reseller, we offer customized solutions in classroom technology, campus-wide audio, security, networking, and digital signage. With a relationship-first approach, we do more than deliver products—we listen, plan, install, and train for long-term success. From boardrooms to classrooms, Central Technologies supports your mission with the tools, expertise, and service your school community deserves.

Contact Sara Smith at [email protected]. Visit https://centralinc.com/
Chambliss Law   Annual Gold Supporter

Nationally recognized for client service, Chambliss has provided legal counsel locally, regionally, and nationally for over 135 years. The firm offers a wide range of legal services and tailors those services to the unique challenges that independent schools face. When providing tailored advice, we offer solutions that align well with our clients' culture, goals, and business models. Today and every day forward, we vow to remain fiercely loyal to our clients as we adapt our services to meet their diverse needs in a rapidly changing business environment. Primary service areas include: business, labor and employment, cybersecurity and data privacy, construction and real estate, health care, litigation, estate planning, finance, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.

Defend Systems   Annual Gold Supporter


Education Foundations   Annual Silver Supporter

At Education Foundations, LLC, we empower schools, leaders, boards, and education organizations to thrive in today’s dynamic education landscape. With decades of experience spanning classrooms, districts, states, and national projects, we deliver tailored technical assistance, coaching, training, and systems support. Our work extends from securing and managing critical funding to mentoring leaders and designing innovative, sustainable solutions. We serve as true thought partners, meeting clients where they are and equipping them with tools and strategies that build capacity, strengthen leadership, and create positive outcomes.

Contact Alyson Lerman at [email protected]. Visit edfoundations.com
Embrace U   Annual Gold Supporter
Embrace U is an evidence-based, outpatient therapy provider designed to help people ages 10-18 gain control over the symptoms of a mental illness.

The Embrace U care team includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed therapists, and registered nurses.

Our adolescent mental health clinics in Brentwood, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Mt. Juliet offer life-changing treatment. Participants and their families gain the support they need through group experiences and structured individual and family therapy. Our therapy programs help adolescents develop coping skills, stronger self-esteem, and better ways to communicate. 

Visit embraceu.com


Hub International   Annual Gold Supporter

HUB International is a global insurance and financial services firm providing risk management, employee benefits, and retirement solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions.

PCS, Inc.   Annual Gold Supporter

SAGE Dining Services   Annual Gold Supporter

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ServiceMaster by Cornerstone   Annual Gold Supporter

Contact Clay Cunha at [email protected]. Visit servicemasterrestore.com