Name: Reginald Porter, Jr.
Occupation: Senior Process/Project Analyst. FedEx Services

Favorite thing about MPACT: MPACT provides an avenue for young professionals (native and new) to bridge conversational and social gaps. It provides a mechanism for open dialogue on education, civic responsibility, and spiritual growth amongst individuals who may never have had the opportunity to cross paths. It also caters to locally owned businesses in an effort to promote "homegrown" ideas and relationships.

Favorite event so far, and why: SOUL of the CITY 1) The event has the potential to grow and expand the range of participants exponentially over the coming years 2) The attendees are a melting pot of socio-economic backgrounds within the city 3) The Music is fantastic - I'm a true believer that music soothes whatever ails you (Individually or collectively)

What brought you to Memphis: I'm actually a native Memphian. I've lived in different parts of the country, but nothing compares to the closeness or connectedness of the people of Memphis. Even when I lived away, there was always a tie to Memphis whether through relatives of individuals I met or ties to the music of the city. The rule everywhere else has been 6 degrees of separation. Within Memphis, it's one or two. Away from Memphis it seems, at most, 4 :)

Why I love Memphis: I love MEmphis, because MEmphis starts with "ME".

MEmories of a great childhood

MEsmerizing green space

MEaningful relationships

MElting pot of talent

MElodic sounds

MEasured success

The growth of MEmphis is determined by the ownership (The "ME") of its citizens to make a positive change.