The Society of Entrepreneurs (SOE) has selected five new members to join the organization. The inductees are: Chris Brubaker of Progressive Technologies; Fred, Brett, and Justin Grinder of Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc.; and Stacy McCall of ServiceMaster by Stratos.
Brubaker, born and raised in Memphis, is a 1988 graduate of Christian Brothers High School and a 1992 graduate of Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. From 1992 to 1996 he was with Deloitte & Touche as a Certified Public Accountant in the audit department. In 1997, he purchased Progressive Technologies from his father, David Brubaker. The company installs and services systems dedicated to communications, life safety, and security across the United States.
Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc. is a full service commercial and industrial construction firm in its sixth decade of continuous operations in the Memphis area. Fred Grinder and his two sons Brett and Justin have led the firm as managing principals for the past three decades. The Grinders handle commercial building for private, public, and non-profits. They expanded the company into every sector of the commercial building market including private schools and colleges, automotive, medical, and manufacturing industries, municipal sports, and large public projects.
McCall has developed a strong internal culture at ServiceMaster by Stratos through open communication channels based on core values like integrity, accountability and respect. She continues to lead Stratos to new heights, through continued growth and the introduction of technological advancements throughout the organization, while servicing venues in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
They will be officially inducted into SOE at the 32nd Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet April 20, 2024 at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms.
SOE was formed in 1991 to recognize the historical importance of the contributions of individuals who have, over a prolonged period, demonstrated a gift of entrepreneurship to create or build a successful business, and also to serve the community.
