Section 06 · IndexThe Press Archive

Press Archive

Press, recognitions, and appointments.

A working archive of every published mention, award, and civic appointment. Each entry lists the publication, date, and a direct link to the original source where one is publicly available.

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39
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29
Outlets
23
Years
2015 / 2026
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2026

2 entries

  1. Press

    Memphis Business Journal, Brent Hooks joins Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel renovation team

    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

  2. Press

    We Are Memphis, Black Legacy Lives Here: Brent Hooks Is Building Memphis' Future

    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

  1. Press

    The Commercial Appeal, Meet the first Memphian named to two major young engineering professionals lists

    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

  2. Press

    Tri-State Defender, Memphian makes history with dual national 40 Under 40 honors in engineering and design

    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

  3. Recognition

    Building Design+Construction, BD+C 40 Under 40 (Class of 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.

    BD+C

    Oct 20, 2025

  4. Recognition

    ENR Texas & Southeast, 2025 Top Young Professionals

    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

  5. Recognition

    ENR, Top Young Professional 2025

    Engineering News-Record names Brent among the nation's Top Young Professionals; shared by the Greater Memphis Chamber.

    Greater Memphis Chamber

    Nov 18, 2024

  6. Press

    Daily Memphian, Memphis executive helps Louisville-based firm in Southeast

    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

  7. Press

    Memphis executive helps Louisville-based firm grow in the Southeast

    Coverage of Brent's executive leadership across Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis.

    Memphis Business Journal

2024

9 entries

  1. Press

    Cornerstone Engineering, Brent Hooks leadership profile

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

    Cornerstone Engineering

  2. Press

    Brent Hooks to Lead Cornerstone Engineering Southeast Operations

    Chamber announcement naming Brent Regional Vice President for Southeast Operations at Cornerstone Engineering.

    Greater Memphis Chamber

    Sep 30, 2024

  3. Press

    Memphis Flyer, DXII Exudes Elegance

    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

    On record
  4. Press

    Memphis Business Journal, Allworld launches general contracting division

    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

  5. Press

    District 12 Social Club: A Vision Unveiled

    Brianna Smith on the architects behind DXII, inspiration, aspiration, and a new chapter for Memphis hospitality.

    TSDMemphis

    Feb 21, 2024

  6. Press

    Let your hair down at District 12

    Sophia Surrett on the new Winchester Road bar and lounge built for millennial trendsetters, tastemakers, and influencers.

    Daily Memphian

    Jan 28, 2024

  7. Press

    Cocktails & Community Await Memphis Millennials at DXII

    Cat Broughton on live entertainment and vibrant community at the forthcoming bar and lounge.

    WhatNow Memphis

    Jan 29, 2024

  8. Civic

    EDGE Small Business Incentives Advisory Committee, Chairman

    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

  9. Podcast

    Verbally Effective · Episode CXXVI, "Young Capitalist"

    A candid discussion on Brent's journey, and the role of relationships as an entrepreneur's most underpriced asset.

    Verbally Effective Podcast

    On record

2023

3 entries

  1. Recognition

    Forbes Next 1000

    Selected among the country's emerging operators and entrepreneurs.

    Forbes

    On record
  2. Press

    MBJ, People on the Move: Recognized at Allworld Project Management

    Brent profiled as Chief Administrative Officer of a fast-growing civil engineering and project management firm.

    Memphis Business Journal

    May 5, 2023

  3. Recognition

    Marquis Who's Who, Top Executives & Humanitarian Award

    Recognized by Marquis Who's Who in both the Top Executives directory and with the Humanitarian Award.

    Marquis Who's Who

    On record

2022

3 entries

  1. Recognition

    Inc. 5000, Allworld Project Management

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

    Inc. Magazine

    On record
  2. Civic

    Greater Memphis Chamber, Young Professionals Council Board

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

    Greater Memphis Chamber

    On record
  3. Civic

    Leadership Memphis, 2022 Executive Program

    Selected for the Leadership Memphis Executive Program cohort.

    Leadership Memphis

    On record

2021

3 entries

  1. Civic

    St. Jude, Spirit of the Dream Advisory Board

    Advisory board year that exceeded $150,000 raised for young cancer patients.

    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    On record
  2. Press

    TSDMemphis, Julia Hooks, a legend in her own right

    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

  3. Press

    Daily Memphian, Allworld will be project manager for The Walk on Union

    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

  1. Press

    MBJ, Allworld receives largest minority firm contract ever from City of Memphis

    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

  2. Recognition

    Top 40 Under 40, Memphis Business Journal

    Local recognition for operating leadership and civic work.

    Memphis Business Journal

    On record

2019

2 entries

  1. Press

    Greater Memphis Chamber, 10 to Watch: AllWorld Project Management

    Profile of AllWorld's investment in technology and talent, leveraging GIS and construction administration data tools to deliver for clients.

    Greater Memphis Chamber

  2. Press

    Vanderbilt Owen, Memphis entrepreneur lays foundation for next stage of development

    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

  1. Press

    The Commercial Appeal, Allworld and the rebuilding of Memphis' civic landscape

    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

  2. Press

    Memphis Daily News, MWBE Loan Program & ISO Certification

    Brent on Allworld's GIS focus, engineering support services, community and economic planning, and construction administration.

    Memphis Daily News

  3. Appointment

    Shelby County / City of Memphis Film & TV Commission

    Appointed by Mayor Lee Harris; continues to serve actively.

    Office of the Mayor

    On record

2017

1 entry

  1. Press

    The Commercial Appeal, Memphis firm Allworld on track for new headquarters

    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.

    The Commercial Appeal

    Mar 15, 2017

2016

3 entries

  1. Press

    Memphis Flyer, Local Campaign Urges Millennials to Vote

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

    Memphis Flyer

  2. Press

    Memphis Flyer, Voters Rally Targets Local Millennials

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

    Memphis Flyer

  3. Production

    "Why Not Vote?", Executive Producer

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

    Documentary

2015

1 entry

  1. Recognition

    Memphis Daily News, 2015 Young Memphians

    Class of 10 selected by the Greater Memphis Chamber, called "a generation ready to spark transformational change."

    Memphis Daily News

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