Dispatch
Recent press, recognitions, and notes.
39 entries. A chronological log of published coverage, civic appointments, awards, and selected appearances.
- 2026Press
Memphis Business Journal, Brent Hooks joins Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel renovation team
Memphis Business Journal · Feb 7, 2026↗
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.
- 2026Press
We Are Memphis, Black Legacy Lives Here: Brent Hooks Is Building Memphis' Future
We Are Memphis · Feb 2026↗
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.
- 2025Press
The Commercial Appeal, Meet the first Memphian named to two major young engineering professionals lists
Commercial Appeal · Nov 12, 2025↗
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.
- 2025Press
Tri-State Defender, Memphian makes history with dual national 40 Under 40 honors in engineering and design
Tri-State Defender · Nov 3, 2025↗
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.
- 2025Recognition
Building Design+Construction, BD+C 40 Under 40 (Class of 2025)
BD+C · Oct 20, 2025↗
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.
- 2025Recognition
ENR Texas & Southeast, 2025 Top Young Professionals
ENR · Feb 10, 2025↗
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.
- 2025Recognition
ENR, Top Young Professional 2025
Greater Memphis Chamber · Nov 18, 2024↗
Engineering News-Record names Brent among the nation's Top Young Professionals; shared by the Greater Memphis Chamber.
- 2025Press
Daily Memphian, Memphis executive helps Louisville-based firm in Southeast
Daily Memphian · 2024↗
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.
- 2025Press
Memphis executive helps Louisville-based firm grow in the Southeast
Memphis Business Journal↗
Coverage of Brent's executive leadership across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis.
- 2024Press
Cornerstone Engineering, Brent Hooks leadership profile
Cornerstone Engineering↗
Cornerstone's leadership profile for Brent's Southeast regional role across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis.
- 2024Press
Brent Hooks to Lead Cornerstone Engineering Southeast Operations
Greater Memphis Chamber · Sep 30, 2024↗
Chamber announcement naming Brent Regional Vice President for Southeast Operations at Cornerstone Engineering.
- 2024Press
Memphis Flyer, DXII Exudes Elegance
Memphis Flyer · Feb 14, 2024
Michael Donahue on District 12 Social Club: chic, classy, and sexy as the keywords for a new Memphis social club.
- 2024Press
Memphis Business Journal, Allworld launches general contracting division
Memphis Business Journal · Aug 14, 2024↗
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.
- 2024Press
District 12 Social Club: A Vision Unveiled
TSDMemphis · Feb 21, 2024↗
Brianna Smith on the architects behind DXII, inspiration, aspiration, and a new chapter for Memphis hospitality.
- 2024Press
Let your hair down at District 12
Daily Memphian · Jan 28, 2024↗
Sophia Surrett on the new Winchester Road bar and lounge built for millennial trendsetters, tastemakers, and influencers.
- 2024Press
Cocktails & Community Await Memphis Millennials at DXII
WhatNow Memphis · Jan 29, 2024↗
Cat Broughton on live entertainment and vibrant community at the forthcoming bar and lounge.
- 2024Civic
EDGE Small Business Incentives Advisory Committee, Chairman
Daily Memphian · Feb 28, 2024↗
Sophia Surrett on the new committee, alongside Global Cafe, Crosstown Concourse, and Trap Fusion, giving local business owners a roadmap to success.
- 2024Podcast
Verbally Effective · Episode CXXVI, "Young Capitalist"
Verbally Effective Podcast
A candid discussion on Brent's journey, and the role of relationships as an entrepreneur's most underpriced asset.
- 2023Recognition
Forbes Next 1000
Forbes
Selected among the country's emerging operators and entrepreneurs.
- 2023Press
MBJ, People on the Move: Recognized at Allworld Project Management
Memphis Business Journal · May 5, 2023↗
Brent profiled as Chief Administrative Officer of a fast-growing civil engineering and project management firm.
- 2023Recognition
Marquis Who's Who, Top Executives & Humanitarian Award
Marquis Who's Who
Recognized by Marquis Who's Who in both the Top Executives directory and with the Humanitarian Award.
- 2022Recognition
Inc. 5000, Allworld Project Management
Inc. Magazine
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.
- 2022Civic
Greater Memphis Chamber, Young Professionals Council Board
Greater Memphis Chamber
Named to the Chamber's 2022 Young Professionals Council board.
- 2022Civic
Leadership Memphis, 2022 Executive Program
Leadership Memphis
Selected for the Leadership Memphis Executive Program cohort.
- 2021Civic
St. Jude, Spirit of the Dream Advisory Board
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Advisory board year that exceeded $150,000 raised for young cancer patients.
- 2021Press
TSDMemphis, Julia Hooks, a legend in her own right
TSDMemphis · Jul 15, 2021↗
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.
- 2021Press
Daily Memphian, Allworld will be project manager for The Walk on Union
Daily Memphian↗
Tom Bailey on Allworld being tapped to deliver the major mixed-use Walk on Union development on time and on budget.
- 2020Press
MBJ, Allworld receives largest minority firm contract ever from City of Memphis
Memphis Business Journal · Sep 2, 2020↗
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.
- 2020Recognition
Top 40 Under 40, Memphis Business Journal
Memphis Business Journal
Local recognition for operating leadership and civic work.
- 2019Press
Greater Memphis Chamber, 10 to Watch: AllWorld Project Management
Greater Memphis Chamber↗
Profile of AllWorld's investment in technology and talent, leveraging GIS and construction administration data tools to deliver for clients.
- 2019Press
Vanderbilt Owen, Memphis entrepreneur lays foundation for next stage of development
Vanderbilt Business · GEMBA Class of 2019↗
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.
- 2018Press
The Commercial Appeal, Allworld and the rebuilding of Memphis' civic landscape
The Commercial Appeal · May 24, 2018↗
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.
- 2018Press
Memphis Daily News, MWBE Loan Program & ISO Certification
Memphis Daily News↗
Brent on Allworld's GIS focus, engineering support services, community and economic planning, and construction administration.
- 2018Appointment
Shelby County / City of Memphis Film & TV Commission
Office of the Mayor
Appointed by Mayor Lee Harris; continues to serve actively.
- 2017Press
The Commercial Appeal, Memphis firm Allworld on track for new headquarters
The Commercial Appeal · Mar 15, 2017↗
Wayne Risher on Allworld's $80,000 Center City exterior improvement grant and the move to 60 N. B.B. King in Downtown Memphis as the firm grew from one Memphis employee in 2010 to 42 with offices in Houston and projects across the South.
- 2016Press
Memphis Flyer, Local Campaign Urges Millennials to Vote
Memphis Flyer↗
Brent on the disconnect between civic ambition and civic participation among young Memphians.
- 2016Press
Memphis Flyer, Voters Rally Targets Local Millennials
Memphis Flyer↗
Louis Goggans on the rally, the research, and the case for voting young.
- 2016Production
"Why Not Vote?", Executive Producer
Documentary↗
Nonpartisan Millennial voter mobilization documentary, paired with a 100+ person community rally.
- 2015Recognition
Memphis Daily News, 2015 Young Memphians
Memphis Daily News↗
Class of 10 selected by the Greater Memphis Chamber, called "a generation ready to spark transformational change."