Martavius D. Jones was elected to the Memphis City Council on October 8, 2015. He grew up in Memphis and graduated from Central High School. After obtaining his high school diploma, Martavius attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society, and where he became a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

He began his career in financial services with Aetna Life & Casualty in Hartford, Connecticut, where he worked in the Employee Benefits Division that was responsible for the overall operations of group health, group life, and pension benefits. In 1993, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, with Aetna, and worked for Aetna Health Plans, recruiting physicians and other health care providers for participation in managed healthcare networks such as PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations) and HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations).

In 1994, he began his career as a financial advisor with A.G. Edwards & Sons in Nashville. In 1998, he joined the investment department of what was First American Bank and returned to Memphis in 1999 with First American, which became AmSouth Investment Services, where he remained until 2001.

In 2001, he launched Jones Wealth Management Group, a financial services firm that helps individuals, families, and small business owners achieve financial independence through retirement, investment, and financial planning. Martavius earned the designation of a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant(SM), which is a designation for financial planning professionals who have been specially trained on the complexities associated with retirement and other benefits offered to the employees of the federal government. Additionally, he has served as an NFL Players Association Registered Financial Advisor.

Martavius began public service in 2003 when he was appointed to the Memphis Alcohol Commission by then-mayor, Dr. Willie W. Herenton, and served until 2014.

In 2006, Martavius was sworn in to fulfill the remaining term of the District 4 seat on the Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners. In November of 2006, he ran unopposed to serve a full four-year term. He was selected as Chairman of the Budget committee and in 2008 selected as the Chairman of the Superintendent Search committee. In 2009, he was elected as President of the Memphis City School Board. He remained on the school board until August 2013.

Councilman Jones currently serves as Chairman of the Memphis City Council and Chair of the Executive Session. His previous community service has included board service of the Methodist Hospital Extended Care Hospital Board, Playhouse on the Square, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Airport Authority, Shelby County Schools, and the Memphis Police Foundation. He currently serves as the City Council liaison for the Pension Investment Committee and Memphis in May.

Outside of his professional duties and accomplishments, Councilman Jones is a father to one son, Jarred.

Councilwoman Rhonda Logan was elected to the Memphis City Council on November 14, 2019. Councilwoman Logan serves as the Director of Operations for Breath of Life Christian Center, where she has also held the position of Community Engagement Officer. Before leading the Breath of Life staff, Logan was the Executive Director of Raleigh Community Development Corporation. During her tenure, she spearheaded innovative solutions by building strong, equitable and sustainable communities through education, engagement, and collaboration.

Councilwoman Logan also serves as the Chairwoman of Raleigh Police Joint Agency, a collaborative partnership between public agencies and concerned residents planning crime prevention and improving community conditions. As the current Board President of Friends of Kennedy Park, she leads an organization of dedicated community leaders in advocating for the restoration and sustainability of a 260-acre greenspace in Memphis. Logan’s passion for her community also led to the creation of a local Farmers Market.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Memphis, Logan later received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University. She is also a graduate of Leadership Memphis 2021, BLDG Memphis’ New City Builders, and an Emerge TN Alum. Councilwoman Logan has the distinguished honor of being recognized in the 2021 Memphis Business Journals Power 100.

With over 25 years of experience in organizational development, strategic planning, project management, employee relations, leadership and community service, Councilwoman Logan has a strong commitment to helping constituents and communities reach their full potential. She is a solution-oriented individual, devoted to advocacy and helping others. She is dedicated to restoring broken or damaged lives, dreams, and paths. Her faith, education, and life lessons fuel her uncanny talent for bringing order and direction to every challenge.

Councilwoman Logan serves as the Chair of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and Vice Chair of the Housing and Community Development Committee. She serves as the Council Liaison for the Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) and the Memphis Housing Authority Board.

In her private time, Councilwoman Logan enjoys cooking, but her most important and beloved role is being a devoted wife to Calvin Logan and “mom” to five awesome children and two grandchildren.

Councilman Frank Harmon Colvett, Jr. was elected to the City Council in November 2015 and was re-elected in 2019. He was the 2021 Chairman of the Memphis City Council after serving as Vice-Chair in 2018 and 2020. He is a 1988 graduate of Memphis University School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and minor in history in 1992 from Millsaps College, where he graduated with Honors distinction. While at university, Councilman Colvett served as Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter President in 1991. Having served on local development boards for several years, Councilman Colvett is an affiliate agent with Re/Max Experts.

An ardent supporter of community development and involvement, Councilman Colvett leads by example as former chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors and past President of the Phoenix Club benefitting the Boys and Girls Club. He is a dedicated public servant, having served as alternate on the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board, Chairman of the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment and member of the State of Tennessee Pest Control Licensing Board.

Councilman Colvett and his wife, Lesley Harris, have a son, Frank III, and a daughter, Ella Louise. The family attends Calvary Episcopal Church.

Councilman Colvett is the Chair of the Council’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Committee and Vice-Chair of the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee. He is Council Liaison to the Memphis Museum System and the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission.

Mrs. Jana Swearengen-Washington, has served in many capacities in education, such as Principal, Assistant Principal, District Curriculum Specialist, and a teacher, Jana offers expertise in organizational planning, teacher coaching, data analysis, grant writing, budget overseeing, school/district partnerships, and community development. Her 30 year educational experience has afforded her opportunities to lead teams for the Forrest City School, Millington School, and Memphis Shelby County School Districts.

As a neighborhood and educational advocate, it has been her personal goal and commitment to invest and ensure that students and families are represented, supported, and have effective leadership. Within the Greater Memphis Community, she serves in many organizations such as: Board Member of W.I.L.L.O.W. (Women in Leadership Leaning on Wisdom) and Vice-President of the Northeast Ministers Spouses Association with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Jana is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Glenview Neighborhood Association, Magnalia Castalia Neighborhood Association, Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. B. R. Danner (which promotes the cultural arts within urban communities), and Democratic Women of Shelby County. She believes in being an active voice, where she serves her school community, church, people, and advocates for all within the Greater Memphis Community.

Jana is happily married to Dr. Reverend Robert H. Washington, Sr. They have five children within their blended family: VeAndrea Washington, Janeese Martina Swearengen Murphy (John) and James Swearengen Richey (Ebony) Robert Washington Jr., and Ana Washington. They have six grandchildren: Caleb, Durriya, Laila, John Charles III, James Greyson and Arie Jae. They have two beautiful fur babies: Boston and Bella.

Councilman Worth Morgan is proud to represent the citizens of District 5, which includes such notable City landmarks as the Pink Palace Museum, Midtown, and the world-renowned Memphis Zoo. A lifelong Memphian, Morgan is an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and an MUS alumnus.

Morgan cultivated his passion for politics by serving as a White House Intern in 2008 and later, as the Memphis office manager for then- gubernatorial candidate, Bill Haslam, during the 2010 campaign. His grassroots experience carries with him as he serves the City of Memphis with a local-neighborhood vibe and approach.

Morgan currently serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee, Vice Chair of MLGW Committee, and sits on the City of Memphis Pension Board and Chickasaw Basin Authority.

Morgan is happily married to Bonner. Morgan is also the youngest of three, with elder sisters, Musette and Kendall. He credits his parents, Allen and Musette, with instilling in their children the value of service, and dedication to community.

Michalyn Easter-Thomas was elected to the Memphis City Council District 7 seat in November 2019.

Michalyn C.S. Easter-Thomas is a native North Memphian. She is the daughter of Cassondra Love-White and the late William Michael Easter (2014). After matriculating through the Memphis City School system, Michalyn took her educational quest to a new level at Christian Brothers University, graduating Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with minors in Political Science and Peace Studies in May of 2013. Yet, this proved to be a mere stepping stone for Michalyn, as she took her educational pursuit to the next level as she received her Master of Arts in Teaching from the Columbia University of New York. Michalyn took a step further and received her Education Specialist degree in Principalship from Arkansas State University. Councilwoman Easter-Thomas is currently a Doctoral student at Vanderbilt University.

Aside from public education, Councilwoman Easter-Thomas discovered another calling on her life: to partner with residents in the transformation of the North Memphis community. With this in mind, she founded Our Grass Our Roots Nonprofit Organization(OGOR), a grassroots movement centered around the North Memphis community, informing the community of resources, resisting gentrification and advancing the community and individuals of the community.

Her commitment to community is evident through her service with other organizations. She serves on boards and leadership teams for various organizations and non-profits in the Memphis area.

In her private time, Michalyn enjoys visiting Memphis museums and parks with her younger sibling. Michalyn has been joined in happy and holy matrimony to Darren L. Thomas II since September 2017.

Michalyn serves as the Chair for Personnel and Government Affairs committee. She also serves as the Vice Chair of Housing and Community Development committee.

A native Memphian, with five siblings, born to a social worker and a Bronze Star army soldier, JB Smiley, Jr., knows the value of hard work and a healthy, supportive community.

After JB’s collegiate and semi-professional basketball career, he pursued a legal education, and later, a political career. But his life in serving the most vulnerable started from a young age.

JB’s first experience with teamwork and leadership was as a Cub Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Never afraid of getting his hands dirty, JB has done everything from working as a landfill cleaner to washing dishes.

As his father taught him to “never forget the bridge that brought you over,” JB decided to stay in the region to attend college and then law school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

While in law school, JB served as a member of the Law Review, Moot Court Board, and as Vice President of the Black Law Students Association. JB successfully passed Arkansas and the Tennessee Bar exams, while writing his first book, Born With It: Unleashing Your Greatness.

In 2017, in Memphis, JB started his law practice, Smiley & Associates, PLLC. The following year, JB was named to Memphis Flyer’s Top 20, Under 30 class. During that same year, JB was appointed policy advisor to the Shelby County Clerk and served in such capacity until his election to the Memphis City Council in October 2019.

As a council member, JB is currently Vice Chair of the City Council and serves as Chair of the Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Committee, and the council liaison for the Urban Art Commission and the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission.

In his spare time, JB likes to play basketball, work out, binge watch Netflix shows, and keep his dog, Mighty Mouse, and his nephew, Bryson Maxwell Smiley, smiling!

Councilman Chase Carlisle was elected to the Memphis City Council to serve Super District 9, Position 1. Chase is a senior advisor of the leadership group at Carlisle where he is tasked with growing its local presence and focuses on consulting, asset management, and development.

Previously, Chase served as Director of Real Estate and Development for Carlisle and served as the Executive Vice President of Avison Young.

Councilman Carlisle serves as the Chair of the Budget Committee and Vice Chair of the Economic Development, Tourism, & Technology Committee.  Chase has served on the boards of the Memphis Rock ‘n Soul Museum, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, and Memphis River Parks Partnership.

He and his wife Elizabeth, along with his three children, Miles, Tully, and Hall, are avid supporters of all things Memphis.

Councilman J. Ford Canale was sworn in to serve the citizens of Memphis on May 22, 2018. As the representative of Super District 9, Position 2, Councilman Canale has the privilege of serving more than 300,000 Memphians. A graduate of Christian Brothers High School, the Councilman brings his experience from a small family business and his steadfast commitment to his hometown to this position. His experience in service and leadership are an asset to this Council and to our city. Councilman Canale earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama. He is a funeral director at Canale Funeral Directors. He is also a Licensed Insurance Producer and a member of the Boards of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Convergence Memphis, Inc.

Currently, Councilman Canale serves as the Chair of the Transportation Committee and the Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee. He also serves as the City Council Liaison for the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA).

Councilman J. Ford Canale and his wife, Sophie have two children, Joseph Ford Canale, Jr. and Rollins Canale. The Canale family attends St. Michael Catholic Church.