The Spark - May 15, 2026

The theme of The SPARK May 2026 is “Start Here, Grow Here”. Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Leigh Mansberg, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, a nonprofit dedicated to educating students about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy; Pearson Crutcher, Executive Director of The Society of Entrepreneurs, a membership of entrepreneurs dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of leaders; and Dr. Joann Massey, President & CEO of EDGE Memphis (Economic Development Growth Engine), an agency driving economic development and creating opportunity through strategic investment, business growth and community-focused partnerships. Plus, a profile of the 2025 SPARK Award winner Ring Container Technologies.