A Conversation with Beverly Robertson, Interim President of the Greater Memphis Chamber

Women are changing the economic landscape of Memphis! We are decision makers and influencers in business, at home and in every other aspect of our lives. Take a seat at the table to hear words of wisdom and future thinking from a very dynamic woman leader, Beverly Robertson. As Interim President of the Greater Memphis Chamber, she is leading a key driver of the economic engine from Memphis to the world. It is fitting that we, the women of NAWBO Memphis, salute Beverly Robertson! Let’s celebrate her achievements and take this opportunity to introduce her to the women of NAWBO Memphis. We have a lot of work to do and she can show us a path into the future!

About Beverly Robertson

Beverly C. Robertson is currently the Interim President of the Greater Memphis Chamber, principal of TRUST Marketing, and recently retired President of the National Civil Rights Museum. She has amassed over 30 years of experience in Public/Community Relations, Communications, Strategic Planning and Research.

Working with TRUST since 1992, she has been responsible for landing such national accounts as the Promus Companies, Holiday Inn Worldwide, Midas International, Merrill Lynch, just to name a few. Other major accounts involve the City of Memphis, Shelby County Government, The LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis Area Transit Authority and a number of efforts involving grassroots and community-building initiatives.

During her tenure at the National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM), Beverly raised $43M, which included the completion of an expansion of the Museum ($11M) and a capital and endowment campaign ($32M).   In 2010, NCRM received recognition as one of the top ten national treasures by USA Today.