Section 04Press · Notes · Appearances

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Recent press, recognitions, and notes.

39 entries. A chronological log of published coverage, civic appointments, awards, and selected appearances.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2024Press

    Cornerstone Engineering, Brent Hooks leadership profile

    Cornerstone Engineering

    Cornerstone's leadership profile for Brent's Southeast regional role across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 2023Recognition

    Forbes Next 1000

    Forbes

    Selected among the country's emerging operators and entrepreneurs.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 2022Recognition

    Inc. 5000, Allworld Project Management

    Inc. Magazine

    Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.

  23. 2022Civic

    Greater Memphis Chamber, Young Professionals Council Board

    Greater Memphis Chamber

    Named to the Chamber's 2022 Young Professionals Council board.

  24. 2022Civic

    Leadership Memphis, 2022 Executive Program

    Leadership Memphis

    Selected for the Leadership Memphis Executive Program cohort.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 2020Recognition

    Top 40 Under 40, Memphis Business Journal

    Memphis Business Journal

    Local recognition for operating leadership and civic work.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 2018Appointment

    Shelby County / City of Memphis Film & TV Commission

    Office of the Mayor

    Appointed by Mayor Lee Harris; continues to serve actively.

  35. 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.

  36. 2016Press

    Memphis Flyer, Local Campaign Urges Millennials to Vote

    Memphis Flyer

    Brent on the disconnect between civic ambition and civic participation among young Memphians.

  37. 2016Press

    Memphis Flyer, Voters Rally Targets Local Millennials

    Memphis Flyer

    Louis Goggans on the rally, the research, and the case for voting young.

  38. 2016Production

    "Why Not Vote?", Executive Producer

    Documentary

    Nonpartisan Millennial voter mobilization documentary, paired with a 100+ person community rally.

  39. 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."