MEET HUGH
Born and raised in the 4th district, Hugh Nystrom graduated from Webb School of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee. After graduating from Tennessee, Hugh worked for The Walt Disney Company for almost 14 years. Hugh started at Disney World as a front desk clerk making $ 5.65 an hour. He worked his way up from there to multiple leadership roles in resort management, as well as sales and marketing roles for the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland & Disney Cruise Line.
Personal
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Wife: Angelia Nystrom
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Children: Trace (10)
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Webb School of Knoxville, Graduate
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University of Tennessee, B.S.
Business Finance -
Dog: Spanky, Cat: Max
Professional Experience
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Childhelp, Inc., Director of Program Operations & Development, (2006 – current)
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The Walt Disney Company, Multiple leadership positions (1992 – 2005)
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NContracts Inc. Brentwood TN -Advisory Board (2008-2012)
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Community Involvement
Hugh and his wife, Angelia, moved back to Knoxville to raise their son, Trace. For the past 10 years Hugh has served as the Director of Program Operations & Development for Childhelp’s Tennessee programs. Childhelp operates the Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Center and the Childhelp Foster Family Agency of East Tennessee. Under Hugh’s stewardship, the organization has grown from helping 600 children a year to helping over 1,200 children per year.
Hugh and his family attend Central Baptist of Bearden and Sacred Heart Cathedral and live in the Bearden community.
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University of Tennessee College of Nursing: Advisory Board 2016-Present
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Boy Scouts of America: Cubmaster 2015 – Present, Den Leader 2013-2015
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Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking Task Force: 2015-Present
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The Muse Children’s Museum of Knoxville: Board of Directors 2012-Present
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Knox County Sheriff’s Department Community Alternatives to Prison Program: Advisory Board 2013-Present
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Congressional Medal of Honor Society: Executive Committee 2014 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, Character Development Program Committee.
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Leadership Knoxville: Class of 2010; Curriculum Committee 2011-2013; Chair of Economic Development & Community Safety Program Days. Intro Knox Committee 2014-Present.
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Junior League of Knoxville: Community Advisory Board 2013-2015
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University of Tennessee Athletic Department: Student Athlete Mentor 2011.
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Nucleus Knoxville: 2005 – Present.
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University Swim Club: Board of Directors, 2013 – Present.
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Downtown Civitan Club: Member 2006 – Present; President 2011- 2012.
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Tennessee Alliance for Children & Families: State Board of Directors, 2009-2013; Public Policy Committee 2010-2012.
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East Tennessee Regional Leadership Alliance: Class of 2011
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Knoxville Family Justice Center: Coordinated Community Response Team, 2009 – 2011.
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Knoxville Leadership Foundation: Presenter on Board Development, 2010. Presenter on Direct Mail Campaigns, 2011.
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American Heart Association: Red Tie Society, 2011-2013.
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Upward Soccer League: Coach to 3-5 year olds, 2009-2010.
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Antioch High School Hospitality & Tourism Academy: Advisor, 2004.
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Tennessee Beekeepers Association: Member, 2001-2005; Facilitator on Hive Management for New Beekeepers, 2004; Beekeeping Convention Planning Committee, 2005; Facilitator at BUG Camp 2003.
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Nashville SKAL Club: 2000 – 2005; President 2005.
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Travel Agents of Tennessee: Board of Directors, 2002-2004.
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American Cancer Society: Relay for Life Committee, 1998 – 2000.
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Bluffton County School District: Classroom Volunteer, 1999 – 2000.