Kelli Beam joined the Chamber staff in 2007. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in communications/public relations. She has worked for Gaylord Opryland Hotel in the training/quality assurance/communications department as a communications specialist and as a marketing specialist for Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, a commercial real estate firm. Kelli is a graduate of Leadership Rutherford and the Institute of Organization Management. She is the vice president of membership development and oversees the diplomat program at the chamber. On a personal note, she and her husband, Jason, have been married 26 years and have two children, Drew and Carlee.
Our typical agenda is as follows:
11:30 – Open Networking/ Grab Lunch Provided by – AAA via William Fields
11:55 – Nonprofit/Sponsor Spotlight – The Journey Home (check presentation)
12:00 – Presenting Speaker – Kelli Beam with The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
12:25 – Board Announcements/ New Member/Guest Introductions
12:30 – Conclusion
All proceeds raised from MYP's 14th Annual Trivia Night will be dispersed to local charities the following year. Past recipients include United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County, Liberty Station, Nourish Food Bank, Possibility Place, Main Street Murfreesboro, and many more.
William Scott Kimberly is an alumnus of Middle Tennessee Christian School and Harding University in Searcy, AR. Scott graduated from Seattle University School of Law where he prioritized trial advocacy for the purpose of being a “courtroom lawyer.” Post-law school, Scott interned at Graham Lundberg & Peschel in Seattle, WA before moving back to Murfreesboro in 2013. In 2015, Scott became a single member LLC, opening his own law practice on the Historic Murfreesboro Public Square. Scott has been admitted to practice law in all Tennessee State Courts and the United States District Court of the Middle District of Tennessee. In 2024, Scott was admitted to the United States Supreme Court and was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Several years ago, Scott adopted Jim Collins’ Hedgehog Concept and focused his business on complex family law matters and criminal defense; however, he encourages anyone with a legal issue outside of this scope to still contact his office so he can connect them with a trustworthy, reputable attorney in that field. Since 2015, Scott has worked closely with Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee to provide free legal clinics at Greenhouse Ministries for the local underserved population. His efforts over the years have not only led to increases in the frequency of clinic sessions, but also a dramatic rise in the number of people who receive free legal services in Rutherford County. In 2017, Scott founded the Kimberly Family Foundation, which awards grants to local non-profit agencies fighting the societal ills of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Through these charitable efforts, more than $100,000 has been raised and/or donated, and all funds have stayed in Rutherford County.
Scott has served numerous organizations and non-profits with his Board leadership, including Rutherford County Young Republicans, Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association, Murfreesboro Kiwanis Club, Boys & Girls Clubs, Murfreesboro Young Professionals, and more. He has received countless nominations and awards recognizing his philanthropic efforts, along with numerous Ruthies Awards for Favorite Lawyer and Favorite Law Office over the last decade.
Scott and his team aspire to set the benchmark in town for competent, ethical, and transparent legal services, while setting an example to other businesses for community involvement, benevolence, and unmitigated integrity. Scott lives in Murfreesboro with his wife, Denise, and two children, Henry and Julia.
11:30 – Open Networking/ Grab Lunch Provided by - TBD
11:55 – Nonprofit/Sponsor Spotlight – Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County (check presentation)
12:00 – Presenting Speaker – Scott Kimberly
Bringing Your Joy to Work
Wes Wax is the co-founder and CEO of Wax Eloquent, bringing more than 15 years of sales experience in the marketing world as he leads his team. His unique position as the third-generation leader of the Wax family businesses has given him a keen sense of the problem-solving skills and dedication it takes to grow a business. Whether you’re looking to grow your business or enhance your leadership skills, he will come alongside you bringing valuable insight and trusted expertise.
Murfreesboro Young Professionals is a registered 501-C3 non-profit organization.
P.O. Box 71 Murfreesboro, TN 37133
