2021 ORDER OF THE RED TRIANGLE
TONY WALL
For 2021, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee is proud to present its highest volunteer honor—the Order of the Red Triangle—to Tony Wall, a long-time board member, volunteer, and leader with an exceptional heart for people.
Tony has been a YMCA of Middle Tennessee member for well over a decade. During the economic downturn of 2007-2008, he walked into the Franklin Y with the intention of cancelling his family’s membership. However, upon learning about an upcoming golf tournament whose proceeds would benefit his Franklin neighbors, Tony didn’t hesitate to enter a team.
Shortly thereafter, Tony—a man who always says “yes”—graciously accepted the invitation to serve on the board at the Franklin Y. He went on to join the Association Board and the Executive Committee as well as chair the Annual Giving Campaign and Diversity, Inclusion and Global (DIG) Committee. In each role, including his current role advancing the Y’s mission through strategic DIG planning, Tony listens first and seeks to understand all perspectives, making sure that everyone from fellow board members to YMCA staff to members feel valued, advocated for, and encouraged.
In addition to his dedicated service to the Y, Tony also finds time to head up IS/IT Business Operations for Nissan North America, frequent the golf course, and love on his beautiful family: wife Ivette, son Tony (“Tonito”), and twins Jade and Alex. He sees the world with a child-like wonder, and is “always on the go until he crashes,” as his wife Ivette describes. He’s also a Tennessee Volunteer through-and-through, cheering on the Vols every chance he gets.
Tony advocates fearlessly for the communities that the YMCA serves, leading with integrity and courage, and we’re grateful for his continued commitment to strengthening Middle Tennessee. Congratulations, Tony!
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2021 Impact Award Winners
"Jeffrey has helped us bring our 'story' into clear focus and has also helped convey our impact to the multitude of groups and individuals that use the Joe C. Davis YMCA Center/Home of Camp Widjiwagan. His creativity and team-oriented collaboration style has lifted who we are as a center and how our staff and volunteers work together to tell our story to Middle Tennessee and beyond."
"Amber has been extremely instrumental in collaborating, supporting and partnering with Northwest to provide resources and engagement to the community. As the founder of the GiveOne Foundation, she has created opportunities and connected college students to the mission of the Northwest Family YMCA through volunteerism."
"During the pandemic, Casie has been an amazing, supportive Board Chair for our Y. She has helped to rally other board members while we were not meeting in-person and helped us raise the largest amount of sponsorships for our Frostbite 5K/10K race in Sumner Y history. Casie is always available when we need her help and is our biggest cheerleader and supporter. We are blessed to have her and her family at our Y."
"Jennifer has created waves of impact for North Rutherford since taking on the role of Volunteer Chair. Not only did she create fun energy to secure and surpass our board giving goal, she understands the YMCA's mission and spreads awareness in the community by making countless introductions. She is fully engaged in all areas of focus for the YMCA and we are thankful for her leadership."
"The Margaret Maddox Family Y is grateful to the Vanderbilt student nursing program, who provided free blood pressure screenings and COVID-19 vaccination shots to keep our community well."
"Lauren is a CCY champion. During the holidays, she was instrumental in the collection of diapers for the Hispanic Family Foundation as well as collections of toiletries, socks, and blankets for a low-income senior assisted living home in South Nashville. Her involvement inspires other board members to do more."