Regional executive peer advisory board adds Knoxville area member Hicks

Knoxville, Tenn. – Crystal Hicks, senior vice president of operations at Emory Valley Center, has been selected to be a member of a senior executive peer advisory board in Knoxville by Vistage Worldwide, Inc. She joins over 350 senior executives, business owners, and CEOs across the state of Tennessee who are Vistage members. Hicks has been a dedicated leader in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for over 25 years. With a master’s degree in performance management and organizational training, she has played a key role in program development, quality improvement, and advocacy for individuals with IDD. Crystal is committed to enhancing services and supporting independence for those served.

Board Master Chair Kurt Greene said, “When I was involved with Vistage earlier in my career, I learned first-hand the value of having access to trusted peers for exploring new ideas and gaining useful insights. As a Vistage Chair, it’s a real honor and privilege to work closely with Crystal and this amazing group of successful business leaders.” Greene is Chair of the three Vistage advisory boards in the greater Knoxville area.

Vistage members meet monthly with peers from local non-competing businesses to help one another improve their companies and themselves. Membership is by invitation only and requires a nomination and a selection process. 

About Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. For more than 65 years, we’ve been helping CEOs, business owners and key executives solve their greatest challenges through confidential peer advisory groups and one-to-one executive coaching sessions. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities. The results prove it: Vistage CEO members grew their annual revenue on average by 4.6% in 2020, while nonmembers with comparable small and midsize businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%, according to a study of Dun & Bradstreet data. Learn more at vistage.com, KtownCEOs.com, or call (865) 407-0703.

About Emory Valley Center

Emory Valley Center (EVC) has been supporting children, adults, and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 65 years. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for the individuals we serve by promoting independence, inclusion, and self-determination through innovative services and enabling technology. EVC is dedicated to advocating for and empowering the people they serve, helping them achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives. Learn more at www.emoryvalleycenter.org.