Penn Brafford

Penn Brafford has had a varied and successful career in business. Penn began their professional career in 2007 as an Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach for West Knox Warriors Lacrosse. In 2008, they took on a Volunteer Project Intern role with Service Over Self. In 2009, they were a Sales and Marketing Intern with Gordian Health Solutions. From 2010 to 2017, they held several positions at Staples Business Advantage, including Regional Field Director, Interim Regional Director, Area Business Manager, Business Development Executive, and Business Development Associate. In 2011, they also held a Core Volunteer role with Habitat for Humanity-Dallas. In 2017, they became the Chief Business Officer and Vice President of Business Development for Variable, Inc.

Penn Brafford attended McCallie School from 2001 to 2005. Penn then went on to the University of Tennessee-Knoxville College of Business Administration, where they graduated in 2009 with a B.S. in Marketing & International Business. In 2008, they participated in the CIMBA Undergraduate Study Abroad Program, where they studied International Business with a focus on Marketing & Entrepreneurship.