Robert Fisher earned a B.S.B.A from Henderson State University, a MBA from the University of Memphis, and a PhD from the University of Arkansas, with all degrees being in Management and Economics. He has been a university professor, dean, academic vice president, and has served as president of Belmont University in Nashville for the past six years. He is a Fulbright Scholar and serves in numerous volunteer roles including serving on the NCAA Division I Board and Executive Committee, the board of the Nashville Symphony, and is the current Chairman of the Greater Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Judy Fisher earned a B.S. from Henderson State University and a M.S. degree from the University of Central Arkansas. Her careers have included mother, middle school science teacher, and currently, the campus-wide coordinator of interior construction and external landscaping/lighting at Belmont University. Judy conducted the large majority of the interviews for this project. Judy is active in community service where she serves on several non-profit boards including the American Lung Association, the Nashville Opera, and most notably, the board of Alive Hospice.