Mark Giannini of Memphis, TN
stepped away from a long career in the information technology industry after
selling his last company, and now had more time to involve himself in more
unbridled acts of generosity to the community that served as a foundation for
his success. Mark Giannini immediately got involved with the infrastructure of
business, arts and government organizations that bore influence over the Memphis community.
Mark Giannini held board of director positions in
multiple organizations. He worked for the Memphis Better Business Bureau,
preserving the integrity of businesses in his area. He was an avid fundraiser
for the Brooks Museum of Art, Tennessee’s oldest and largest museum, and
supported them to the tune of $800,000. Gianni spent time in the Memphis
Chamber of Commerce, where he found ways to boost business development in the Greater
Memphis area while fighting unemployment rates.
His endeavors were not all business, however. He
took much pleasure in his faith, the arts and botany.
As an alumnus of Christian Brothers
University, Mark Giannini
helped his alma mater resolve issues pertaining to the university through
cost-efficient solutions and fundraising. For Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Mark
Giannini was the creator their largest fundraiser ever, Art on Fire. A music
lover at heart, Mark Giannini served as a governing member of Beale Street
Caravan, a radio syndicate that plays mostly local music. Lastly, Mark Giannini
believes the preservation of community starts with its beautification. The
natural beauty of the Memphis Botanical Gardens is a model for community
improvement that shows how living communities can grow from their roots.
No comments:
Post a Comment