April 9, 2026, 6:00 a.m. CT
Here’s a look at promotions, hirings and other noteworthy business events in the Memphis area:
Memphis-based general contractor RKA Construction recently expanded its key leadership team in the Commercial Division with the promotion of Patrick Johnston to President of the Commercial Division and the addition of Cal Throckmorton as Vice President of the Commercial Division.
- Johnston joined RKA in 2022 as Executive Vice President of its Commercial Services Division. He has led key projects for flagship entities across the Mid-South including Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Trezevant Manor, the University of Memphis and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Johnston earned his bachelor’s degree in Building Science from Auburn University and is a LEED AP BD+C (Building Design + Construction) Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council.
- Prior to joining RKA, Throckmorton served in a variety of leadership positions at ARCO Design/Build including Project Manager, Design/Build Manager and, ultimately, Senior Design/Build Manager. Throckmorton is a LEED AP BD+C Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. He earned his master’s degree in construction management from the University of Alabama.
Tara Webb, associate vice president for institutional effectiveness at Rhodes College, has been appointed to the new AIR Data Policy Advisory Panel established by the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). Her two-year term, which will last through December 2027, allows her to represent Rhodes in national advocacy efforts related to data policy. AIR is a global association dedicated to institutional research, effectiveness, and strategic planning in higher education. The newly formed panel brings together nationally respected professionals with extensive experience and recognized leadership in postsecondary data, analytics and policy. Its purpose is to enhance AIR’s capacity to engage in and influence discussions surrounding higher education data policy.
Thomas Robinson, who has been with Memphis-based ALCO Management since 2014, was recently promoted within the management team to Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Development. He has helped the company grow through the acquisition and preservation of affordable apartment communities across the Southeast. Robinson leads the company’s property acquisition efforts from deal sourcing to closing and manages redevelopment projects with a focus on project planning, financing and regulatory approvals. He has an undergraduate degree from Colorado State University. Brooke Molpus-Cortez recently joined ALCO as Vice President of Talent. She leads the strategy and execution of all talent initiatives. She partners closely with leaders across the organization to align talent strategy with organizational goals, strengthen management capacity, and drive measurable improvements in employee engagement and retention. Molpus-Cortez earned a Master of Education from The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management.
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