Who We Are

About Us.

The people and leadership behind Camp Chambers' mission to bridge the gap for Memphis youth.

The Foundation

Our Founders

Jimmy Chambers
Founder & President
  • Government Official — 30+ Years
  • Criminal Gang Specialist
  • Basketball & Football Coach / Trainer
  • Member of the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame
Ressie Chambers
Executive Director
  • Training Professional (Banking) — 28+ Years
  • Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Certified Notary Public
Governance

Board Members

Robbie Averwater
Courtney Jennings
David Arocho
Tim Burns
Norris Evans
Jason Farmer
Bruce Grissom
Kathryn Grissom
Anne Johnson
Tim Nelson
Judge Debra Sanders
Advisory

Advisory Board

Jan Averwater
Debra Bennett Regions Bank
William Carter II Shelby County Assessor's Office
Jermaine Chambers American Airlines
Jeff Goodwin
Melissa Robinson
Stacey Taylor Memphis Shelby County Schools