JENNIFER PURNELL

CEO & Founder, September, Inc. & POPPZ Drinks & Sweets

Jennifer Purnell, a proud native of Memphis, Tennessee, is a dynamic leader with a deep commitment to her community. With over 15 years of corporate experience in project management, marketing strategy and business operations, she combines a wealth of knowledge and Six Sigma expertise with the entrepreneurial insights gained from 12 years as a small business owner. Jennifer’s ventures include founding September Nail Salon and SeptemberBODY, as well as leading The Memphis Group & Seven Cleaning Group. Her latest project, POPPZ Drinks & Sweets, reinvents the classic soda shop experience, blending nostalgia with a fresh, modern twist. Jennifer is a graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South, a member of the Meta Business Leaders Network and a proud alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. It's Jennifer's desire to help shape her city and inspire others through innovation and passion.