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David Work '67

David Work '67

The recipient of the 2024 PDS Distinguished Alumnus Award, David Work ‘67 is a long-time PDS trustee and alumnus.

David had a successful career with First Tennessee Bank and has served on numerous boards, exemplifying the virtues of PDS through his dedication to his community and his commitment to excellence.

He was also a consultant with NFC and later executive vice presidents for Salesforce and Strategic Initiatives.

David has served on numerous boards as treasurer of the Emanuel Center, director of the Memphis area VP for the Tennessee Golf Association, president of the Memphis Boy Choir, senior warden and treasurer of St. John’s Episcopal Church.


Notable Alumni

David Work '67

Former Executive at First Tennessee Bank

Trow Gillespie ‘59

Preident of NewSouth Capital Management, Inc.

Charles “Chuck” Foster Smith, Jr. '60

Chairman of National Guard Products and Jordan Aluminium Extrusion Company

Robert Edwin Loeb, Sr. ’67

President of Loeb Properties

Allen Benners Morgan, Jr. '55
Former Chairman and CEO of Morgan Keegan and Former Vice Chairman of Regions Financial
David Montague '76

Director of Memphis Teacher Residency

Paul Tudor Jones '66
Founder of Tudor Investment Corporation
W. Hampton Sides '74
Author and Journalist
Fred Smith '56
Founder, CEO, President, and CEO of FedEx
Rick Moore '57
Chairman Emeritus of Lehman-Roberts Co.