Sharon Miller Pryse

Sharon Miller Pryse President & CEO

Bachelor of Science, Finance, The University of Tennessee
36 years of trust management experience

Current Positions

United Way of Greater Knoxville Board Chair 2007-2009
University of Tennessee Foundation Board and Chair of Audit Committee
Nature Conservancy Board of Trustees
Mercy Health Partners, Inc. Foundation Board Chair 2008-2009
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Board
St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral Treasure
Medic, Inc. Board of Directors
University of Tennessee Development Council
University of Tennessee 2009 Finance Department Advisory Council
Knoxville Zoo Board of Directors

Previous Positions

Maryville College Board of Directors (2006-2008)
YMCA of East Tennessee Board of Directors (2006-2007)
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Board of Directors (2005-2007)
United Way Campaign Chair (2003)
Knoxville Utilities Board Commissioner (1992-2005)
Development Corporation of Knox County Board of Directors (1991-2004)
Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership Chair (1999-2001)
Webb School of Knoxville Treasurer/Executive Committee (1995-2000)
Knoxville Museum of Art Executive Committee (1992-1995)
Knoxville Estate Planning Council President (1991-1992)
Knoxville Community Development/Corporation Commissioner (1991-2002)
Tennessee Valley Employee Benefit Council President (1989-1990)
Child and Family Services Treasurer/Executive Committee (1985-1990)
Knoxville/Knox County Citizens Advisory Board Solid Waste Authority Board
McClung Museum-U.T. Board of Advisors
University of Tennessee Financial Institutions Center Board of Advisors
Tennessee Banker’s Association, Trust Division Board of Directors and Past President
Southern Trust School, Birmingham, AL Board of Trustees
University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Associate

Awards, Honors, Special Recognitions

2004 NCCJ Humanitarian Award
2000 Inducted into Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
1991 Tribute to Women Award, business and government category
1989 Leadership Knoxville

Contact

spryse@thetrust.com