Tennessee is the best place to raise a family and grow a business. And if we do the work - we can keep it that way.
Join us as we fight for our future.
OUR MISSION
Tennessee is America at its best. The values that make us so proud to be an American are rooted here.
Grit. Optimism. Belief. Service.
We have an unwavering persistence in the pursuit of greatness. Join us!
MEET DAMON
Damon’s parents taught him the value of hard work, honesty, and dedication to always doing the right thing.
The first in his family to go to college, Damon earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Kansas State University and then began his career working the midnight shift as a correctional officer at a maximum security prison in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Damon’s commitment to fairness, hard work and a relentless focus on results earned him promotion after promotion. He served in leadership roles across the company, and was ultimately named Chief Executive Officer of CoreCivic in 2009. In 2011, Damon was recognized by Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Most Powerful CEOs 40 and Under,” and he has twice been named one of Tennessee’s “Most Admired” CEOs by the Nashville Business Journal. Damon’s legacy in business is one of innovation, ethics, and relentless pursuit of improvement to build safer, more resilient communities.
Damon’s life revolves around family. Damon and Carrie live in Brentwood with their twins, Robert and Milly. They are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, where Damon and Carrie both teach Sunday School and Carrie is an Elder.
AND CARRIE!
Carrie Becker Hininger is a dedicated philanthropist, community leader, and advocate for education and faith-based initiatives. She has built a life centered on service, family, and community engagement.
The proud daughter of a career Army officer, Carrie has lived all over the United States and abroad. Her father retired in Leavenworth, Kansas, where she attended high school and met the love of her life, Damon. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Kansas State University, where Damon also attended.
Carrie went on to earn her Master of Accountancy degree from Belmont University and became a Certified Public Accountant shortly thereafter while working as a Financial Auditor for HCA Healthcare.
A proud mother of twins, Robert and Milly, Carrie places a strong emphasis on family values. She has a passion for education and volunteers her time with various organizations, including P.E.O. (a philanthropic educational organization supporting women), Chi Omega fraternity, and the public schools attended by Milly and Robert.
Carrie and Damon are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, where she serves as an Elder. Their faith plays a central role in their lives, guiding their community involvement and philanthropic efforts.