McMeen to retire as president of The Community Foundation Board of Trustees

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Community Foundation of West Tennessee’s Board of Trustees announced that its President, Dr. Frank McMeen, will be retiring from his role. To ensure a smooth transition, McMeen will remain in his position until a new President has been hired. The board has initiated a search for his successor with the goal of filling the position by the end of the year.

McMeen has led the Community Foundation since 2000, a period of significant growth and impact for Jackson and West Tennessee. Under his leadership, the organization’s assets have grown from $1 million to $61 million, and it has invested more than $78 million into the community.

“We are incredibly grateful for Frank’s leadership and vision,” said Greg Alexander, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “His dedication has not only strengthened the Community Foundation but has also created a lasting legacy of philanthropy that will benefit our community for generations to come.”

McMeen began his career as the Director of the Christian Student Center at Cleveland State and served as a Vice President at Freed-Hardeman University before joining the Community Foundation team in 1998. Throughout his tenure, he has been recognized for his work, including the 2018 Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Harbert Alexander Award, the 2021-2022 Rotarian of the Year, and 2023 Jackson Man of the Year.

“It has been an honor to serve this community and to work alongside a dedicated board and our generous donors,” said McMeen. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I plan to continue to support the Community Foundation in its next chapter of growth and success.”

The search for the new President will be led by the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and directing the activities of the Community Foundation with primary emphasis on development activities. The President acts as a liaison to various outside agencies, organizations, groups, and the public and develops, recommends and implements programs, policies, and procedures for the operation of the Foundation under the direct supervision of the Community Foundation Board of Trustees.