Paul Cleckner, J.D.

From the initial start of his career, Paul has always been involved in helping guide organizations, leaders, and their teams through major transformational change which resulted in greater performance and lasting good. He has been fortunate to serve in senior executive roles at Standard & Poor’s, Deloitte, LifePoint Health, and multiple early-stage companies. In all of these experiences, he has been responsible for selecting and developing senior leadership and their teams across a myriad of industries and situations. Paul has always sought to lead, coach, and mentor operational leaders in a way that enables them to identify their own personal calling and strengths so they can leave a lasting impact in the lives of others.

Paul and his wife Jenny have been involved in YoungLife for over 20 years, they have three grown children, and nine grandchildren and actively mentor a broad array of young professionals in the Nashville community. Paul also serves on the Board of Ethiopia ACT, a ministry to the poorest of the poor in Ethiopia.