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Kenyon Warren

Kenyon Warren

UT Federal Credit Union

CEO

Hometown: East Orange, NJ

What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?

A thriving, inclusive city where innovation, education, and community pride fuel growth while preserving our unique culture and natural beauty.

What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?

The warmth of its people - Knoxville blends big city potential with small town heart.

What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?

Fight economic and health inequities by creating deeper collaborations across business, nonprofit, and civic sectors.

What is your favorite Knoxville memory?

I've been in Knoxville for 100 Days and I continue to add to my memory rolodex on a daily basis.

What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?

The 6 Types Of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni

What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?

"Do the right thing, the right way, all the time," - my father and lifelong mentor, Donald Warren

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?

Don't shrink to fit in. Own your story, take risks early, and success will follow authenticity not perfection.

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