Makayla Davis

Makayla is the granddaughter of, Carolyn Dean, of Mosheim, Tennessee.  She graduated as the Salutatorian of her class from West Greene High School with a 4.0 GPA.  At West Greene, she served as an officer in FCCLA and president of the Blue and Gold Club.  She was a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Tennessee Tomorrow, and Future Business Leaders of America.  She was a cheerleader; and a student athlete, playing both soccer and tennis.

Makayla graduated magna cum laude from East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tennessee, with a degree in English/Secondary Education.  She is an advisor at West and North Greene High Schools with the NiswongerCARE program, in Greeneville, Tennessee.  In her role, she supports high school seniors as they explore and prepare for their postsecondary future.

    The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. This dream was envisioned by Scott M. Niswonger, who founded Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation. These companies were the first two Greeneville-based companies to be taken public in the history of Greene County, Tennessee. Jointly, the companies have combined annual revenue of over one-billion-dollars and employ more than 5000 people.

    ADDRESS

    223 North Main Street
    P.O. Box 1508
    Greeneville, TN 37744

    PHONE

    (423) 820-8181

    FAX

    (423) 588-5933