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TASA Board
Calvin Pool- President
Michaun Harris- At Large Board Member
Michaun Harris- At Large Board Member
Beginning..
Born in Memphis to the proud parents of Willie and Panola Poole in the year of 1954 March 13. Education – attended local schools. Graduate of Hamilton High School class of 1972. My Career interest lead me to one of Vocational. Worked Methodist Hospital 1972 1976 – Maintenance Join the US Naval Reserve 1976 – 1982 Completed
Beginning..
Born in Memphis to the proud parents of Willie and Panola Poole in the year of 1954 March 13. Education – attended local schools. Graduate of Hamilton High School class of 1972. My Career interest lead me to one of Vocational. Worked Methodist Hospital 1972 1976 – Maintenance Join the US Naval Reserve 1976 – 1982 Completed my enlistment with honorable discharge. Field of study was Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning, Pipe Fittings and Water Treatment.
While completing my enlistment joined the local carpentry union to learn the craft of carpentry. Attended William R. Moore School of Technology, State Technical Institute to complete certifications in Building Construction Technology.
Work History – HVAC Tech. Various Apartment Complexes in the city.
Work as Carpenter – State of Tennessee
Worked Memphis Housing Authority as District Director Maintenance Department, responsibilities included the planning and forecasting the upkeep of Building and Grounds. Operated my own business specializing in Construction Management and Consulting. Assuring the properties met Housing Quality Standards. Performed Property Condition Inspections to forecast short and long range maintenance needs and construction. Forced to retire because sight loss. Legally blind.
Since 2012 I have worked as a volunteer assisting people with disabilities to learn assistive technology and adaptive sports.
President – Tri State Adaptive Sports Association Inc.
District Director 3 Blinded Veterans Association
With kind regards,
Calvin E. Poole
Michaun Harris- At Large Board Member
Michaun Harris- At Large Board Member
Michaun Harris- At Large Board Member
Graduated from James Madison University in 1984 with Bachelors of Arts. Majored in Spanish, and minored in Military Science, and Biology. After my ROTC records were lost I was denied being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. I enlisted in the Army December 1990. My Basic Training was a Fort Dix, New Jersey. I worked as a 42(C) Orthotic Spe
Graduated from James Madison University in 1984 with Bachelors of Arts. Majored in Spanish, and minored in Military Science, and Biology. After my ROTC records were lost I was denied being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. I enlisted in the Army December 1990. My Basic Training was a Fort Dix, New Jersey. I worked as a 42(C) Orthotic Specialist and later reclassified as a (91V3H) Respiratory Therapist, Instructor Phase II, Pulmonary Function Technician, and Polysomnography Technician. My duty stations were Fitzsimmons Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, Fort Sam Houston, Brook Army Medical Center, 121st General Hospital, Seoul Korea, and Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. My eyesight loss is the result of being treated for Tuberculosis while on active duty. My condition is Occult Toxic Optic Nerve and Retina Atrophy as a result of the medication/treatment. Post 911 I was no longer able to qualify with the M-16 rifle and was forced to medically retire. I served 13 ½ years on active duty. I attended Webster University and California College of Health Science post-graduate. I have a Masters degree in Health Service Management with a concentration is Health Promotion Wellness. I am divorced. I have one son, he is now 18 years old. I am an identical twin.
Christina Clift- Secretary
Christina Clift- Secretary
Christina Clift- Secretary
Since 2003 I have worked at Disability Connection Midsouth, formerly the Memphis Center for Independent Living, as the manager of outreach and development, where we assist individuals with disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life. I currently serve on the State Rehabilitation Council of Tennessee, the Memphis Advisory
Since 2003 I have worked at Disability Connection Midsouth, formerly the Memphis Center for Independent Living, as the manager of outreach and development, where we assist individuals with disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life. I currently serve on the State Rehabilitation Council of Tennessee, the Memphis Advisory Council for Citizens with Disabilities, a founding board member of the TriState Adaptive Sports Association, and a proud member of the National Federation of the Blind Tennessee where I have served as the state president and second vice president as well as being president of the Memphis chapter since 2013. In my free time I like to read, travel, play spades, and play with technology.
Futrell Redditt- Treasurer
Christina Clift- Secretary
Christina Clift- Secretary
Futrell G. Redditt, Co-Owner
TN- Licensed since 1990
Certified Instructor, TN Real Estate Commission
Mempber, National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Member, Memphis Area Assoc. of Realtors
Member, Tennessee Assoc. of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors
Master of Science, Univ of TN, Knoxville
B.BA, Accounting, LeMoyne-Owen Co
Futrell G. Redditt, Co-Owner
TN- Licensed since 1990
Certified Instructor, TN Real Estate Commission
Mempber, National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Member, Memphis Area Assoc. of Realtors
Member, Tennessee Assoc. of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors
Master of Science, Univ of TN, Knoxville
B.BA, Accounting, LeMoyne-Owen College
Lead Base Paint Abatement for Contractors, Univ of Kansas
Retired, 40+ years Educator, Shelby County Schools, TN
Former, Regional Vice President-NAREB-Memphis