Tomlinson took a leave of absence, from her position as a partner at the law firm Pope, McGlamry, Kilpatrick, Morrison & Norwood, LLP on July 1, 2006, for a one year period to head MidTown, Inc.'s inaugural year, while the board considered candidates to assume the full-time, permanent position. MidTown, Inc. President, Ed Burdeshaw states: "The board search committee was prepared to initiate a significant effort to identify a candidate that could continue the momentum that Teresa had begun. We were delighted to discover that she was interested in continuing in her role with MidTown, Inc. in the position of Executive Director. We know that her efforts are vital in implementing MidTown, Inc.'s mission". Tomlinson adds, "There is just so much potential here in MidTown Columbus. Positive changes are just beginning to happen. The excitement of being a part of this renewal was too tempting to leave".

 

Tomlinson will remain affiliated with the Pope, McGlamry law firm in an Of Counsel capacity. "While we will certainly miss Teresa, both personally and professionally, as a full-time member of our firm, we understand that at this time her heart is in Midtown. We are very pleased that she will continue to maintain a relationship with our firm. Midtown is an important project to this community and, as active members of the community, we are supporters of its efforts. We view our decision to support Teresa's decision as a meaningful contribution to Columbus", says Paul Kilpatrick, managing Partner of the Pope, McGlamry law firm. Tomlinson states, "The Pope, McGlamry family has been tremendously generous and supportive throughout this process. It is a tribute to their collective sense of community involvement that the partners have been flexible enough to allow this to happen". To view the Pope, McGlamry website click HERE .

 

To learn of MidTown, Inc.'s accomplishments in its first year click on MidTown's Accomplishments .

 

In other community recognition news, Executive Director Teresa Tomlinson was recognized by the Holsey Monumental C.M.E. Church at its first annual Holsey's Exceptional Women Luncheon on May 26, 2007.  Mrs. Tomlinson was recognized for her commitment to community betterment projects, particularly her efforts with MidTown, Inc.  Other "Exceptional Women" recognized at the luncheon included:  Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh, City Councilor Mimi Woodson, former State Representative Maretta Taylor, Court Clerk Vivan Bishop, Television Anchor Teresa Whitaker, Rigdon Road Principal Dr. Phyllis Jones, and Community Activist Ella Lewis.