News
A working archive of published coverage, civic appointments, awards, and selected appearances. Updated as the work continues.
39
Entries
23
Outlets
2015–2026
Span
Featured Coverage
We Are Memphis
Profile on Brent's dual ENR + BD+C 40 Under 40 recognition. first Memphis/Tennessee professional to earn both in the same year. and the through-line from Julia Britton Hooks and Benjamin L. Hooks to the work today.
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Tri-State Defender
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BD+C
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ENR
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Archive
2026
2 entries
Memphis Business Journal
MBJ reports Brent joining the team renovating the 590-key Sheraton Memphis Downtown. the city bought the hotel for $22M and is redeveloping it through a public-private partnership with Carlisle Corp.
Memphis Business Journal · Feb 7, 2026
We Are Memphis
Profile on Brent's dual ENR + BD+C 40 Under 40 recognition. first Memphis/Tennessee professional to earn both in the same year. and the through-line from Julia Britton Hooks and Benjamin L. Hooks to the work today.
We Are Memphis · Feb 2026
2025
7 entries
Commercial Appeal
Lucas Finton on Brent becoming the first Memphian and Tennessean named to both ENR's and BD+C's national young-professional 40 Under 40 lists in the same year. as Regional VP of Cornerstone Engineering.
Commercial Appeal · Nov 12, 2025
Tri-State Defender
TSD on Brent as the first Memphis/Tennessee professional ever named to both ENR Top Young Professionals 40 Under 40 and BD+C 40 Under 40 in the same class. putting Memphis on the map alongside NYC, LA, and Chicago.
Tri-State Defender · Nov 3, 2025
BD+C
BD+C names Brent one of 11 engineers in its 20th Annual 40 Under 40. Vice President at Cornerstone, Memphis. Profile cites Forbes Next 1000, Top Young Memphian, and MBJ Top 40 Under 40 prior recognition.
BD+C · Oct 20, 2025
ENR
Bruce Buckley names Brent to ENR's first-ever Texas & Southeast Top Young Professionals class. 20 honorees from 129 applications across 12 states. Profile credits Allworld revenue growth from $300K to $16M during his CAO tenure.
ENR · Feb 10, 2025
Greater Memphis Chamber
Engineering News-Record names Brent among the nation's Top Young Professionals; shared by the Greater Memphis Chamber.
Greater Memphis Chamber · Nov 18, 2024
Daily Memphian
Sophia Surrett on Brent being tapped to spearhead Cornerstone Engineering's regional expansion across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis after more than a decade at Allworld.
Daily Memphian · 2024
Memphis Business Journal
Coverage of Brent's executive leadership across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis.
Memphis Business Journal
2024
9 entries
Cornerstone Engineering
Cornerstone's leadership profile for Brent's Southeast regional role across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis.
Cornerstone Engineering
Greater Memphis Chamber
Chamber announcement naming Brent Regional Vice President for Southeast Operations at Cornerstone Engineering.
Greater Memphis Chamber · Sep 30, 2024
Memphis Flyer
Michael Donahue on District 12 Social Club: chic, classy, and sexy as the keywords for a new Memphis social club.
Memphis Flyer · Feb 14, 2024
Memphis Business Journal
MBJ on Allworld Project Management standing up a general contracting arm during Brent's final months as Co-owner and CAO, expanding beyond engineering and CM into self-performed building work.
Memphis Business Journal · Aug 14, 2024
TSDMemphis
Brianna Smith on the architects behind DXII, inspiration, aspiration, and a new chapter for Memphis hospitality.
TSDMemphis · Feb 21, 2024
Daily Memphian
Sophia Surrett on the new Winchester Road bar and lounge built for millennial trendsetters, tastemakers, and influencers.
Daily Memphian · Jan 28, 2024
WhatNow Memphis
Cat Broughton on live entertainment and vibrant community at the forthcoming bar and lounge.
WhatNow Memphis · Jan 29, 2024
Daily Memphian
Sophia Surrett on the new committee, alongside Global Cafe, Crosstown Concourse, and Trap Fusion, giving local business owners a roadmap to success.
Daily Memphian · Feb 28, 2024
Verbally Effective Podcast
A candid discussion on Brent's journey, and the role of relationships as an entrepreneur's most underpriced asset.
Verbally Effective Podcast
2023
3 entries
Forbes
Selected among the country's emerging operators and entrepreneurs.
Forbes
Memphis Business Journal
Brent profiled as Chief Administrative Officer of a fast-growing civil engineering and project management firm.
Memphis Business Journal · May 5, 2023
Marquis Who's Who
Recognized by Marquis Who's Who in both the Top Executives directory and with the Humanitarian Award.
Marquis Who's Who
2022
3 entries
Inc. Magazine
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.
Inc. Magazine
Greater Memphis Chamber
Named to the Chamber's 2022 Young Professionals Council board.
Greater Memphis Chamber
Leadership Memphis
Selected for the Leadership Memphis Executive Program cohort.
Leadership Memphis
2021
3 entries
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Advisory board year that exceeded $150,000 raised for young cancer patients.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
TSDMemphis
Laura Faith Kebede on the long-time Ida B. Wells ally who, in 1931, pushed Memphis to name a park after her friend, a chapter of family legacy.
TSDMemphis · Jul 15, 2021
Daily Memphian
Tom Bailey on Allworld being tapped to deliver the major mixed-use Walk on Union development on time and on budget.
Daily Memphian
2020
2 entries
Memphis Business Journal
Allworld awarded a four-year, $19M stormwater program contract by the City of Memphis. reported as the largest contract ever awarded to a minority firm by the city. Brent serving as Co-owner and CAO at the time.
Memphis Business Journal · Sep 2, 2020
Memphis Business Journal
Local recognition for operating leadership and civic work.
Memphis Business Journal
2019
2 entries
Greater Memphis Chamber
Profile of AllWorld's investment in technology and talent, leveraging GIS and construction administration data tools to deliver for clients.
Greater Memphis Chamber
Vanderbilt Business
Owen Graduate School of Management alumni feature on Brent's Global Executive MBA. strategic frameworks, investor fluency, and the relational craft of leading a team.
Vanderbilt Business · GEMBA Class of 2019
2018
3 entries
The Commercial Appeal
Marc Perrusquia on the family-built Memphis project-management firm and its work on Crosstown Concourse, Tiger Lane, I AM A MAN Plaza, the Chisca, and the Harahan Bridge connector. with Brent leading administration and city sewer-EPA compliance contracts.
The Commercial Appeal · May 24, 2018
Memphis Daily News
Brent on Allworld's GIS focus, engineering support services, community and economic planning, and construction administration.
Memphis Daily News
Office of the Mayor
Appointed by Mayor Lee Harris; continues to serve actively.
Office of the Mayor
2016
3 entries
Memphis Flyer
Brent on the disconnect between civic ambition and civic participation among young Memphians.
Memphis Flyer
Memphis Flyer
Louis Goggans on the rally, the research, and the case for voting young.
Memphis Flyer
Documentary
Nonpartisan Millennial voter mobilization documentary, paired with a 100+ person community rally.
Documentary