Ferguson for City Council

Keith Ferguson (born August 20, 1970) in Brownsville, Tennessee is running for
Memphis City Council District One.
Keith Ferguson is a currently a Memphis City Schools employee and a former City of
Germantown employee, where he was the first African-American to serve in Administration.
Though most recently having completed graduate courses at The University of Memphis,
Ferguson graduated from Liberty University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Lynchburg,
Virginia, which was founded by the late Jerry Falwell. Falwell organized the Moral Majority, a conservative political lobbying movement that was soon dubbed by the press as the "Religious Right." Millions throughout the world, view his television ministry, The Old Time Gospel Hour.

Keith Ferguson brings with him a standard of excellence that permeates all things with which he aligns himself. In 1992, he was instrumental in the radical turnaround of a struggling basketball program, which was 5 in 23 before his arrival, and 22 and 7 the following year as a result of his influence. He was inducted in the All Big South Conference Team, named Rookie of the Year, played for Gene Bess, the nation's premier basketball coach, teammate of NBA player Latrell Sprewell, and also co-hosted a sports radio talk show. As a testament to his concern for and commitment to community affairs, Ferguson has been heavily involved in countless civic organizations. Some include: The Frayser Exchange Club,
Urban League, Memphis Shelby County Aging Commission, Memphis Educational Association, Tennessee Educational Association, National Education Association, Scenic Hills PTA, Memphis City Schools Parent Assembly, Tony Delk Sickle Cell Foundation, FFUN Charity Golf Tournament, NFL Summer Jam Football Camp, and Porter Leath Youth Council Advisory, just to name a few.

Ferguson has been instrumental in several political campaigns in roles such as campaign manager, poll worker, and fundraiser. In addition, he has facilitated numerous voter registration drives. Also to his credit, Keith Ferguson was recently elected to serve on the Democratic Executive Committee.

AT-A-GLANCE

Early Life

Keith Ferguson had a modest upbringing in Brownsville, Tennessee. Like many of those whose interests he so passionately represents, he grew up in a home where his mother was the primary caregiver. Though he admits that money and other resources were not plentiful, with conviction, he makes plain that he had .everything he needed and more..
He attributes his work ethic and understanding of the value of struggle, to the manner in which he was raised, and says he "wouldn't change a thing," when that question is posed. Having worked jobs that range from summer camps, factories, and even a cartboy at Kroger, he says gave him a keen awareness of the necessity of higher education. More importantly though, the varied interactions that resulted from his multi-faceted
work history have played a huge role in what is now his platform.

Education

- Associate of Arts, Three Rivers Community College
-Bachelor of Science, Liberty University
-Graduate courses in Public Administration- The University of Memphis

Employment

-1st African-American to serve in the administration for The City of Germantown
-Memphis City Schools-serves a unique population of at-risk youth and aids in providing behavior modification strategies for the purpose of rehabilitation

Athletic Accomplishments

-1990 Midwest Community College Athletic Association All Basketball Conference Team
-1990 NJCAA Region 16 All Region Basketball Team
-1990 Mesa Community College Rotary West All Tournament Basketball Team
-1991 Midwest Community College Athletic Association All Basketball Conference Team
-1991 NJCAA Region 16 All Region Basketball Team
-1992 Big South All Basketball Team
-1992 Liberty University Rookie of the Year
-1994 Brownsville State Graphic Sports Hall of Fame

Civic Organizations

* Advocate for Neighborhood Associations, Special Needs, and Athletic Association
* Tony Delk Charity Golf Classic Committee
* FFun Charity Golf Classic Committee
* Taylor Delk Sickle Foundation
* 10 Annual Summer Jam NFL Youth Football Camp Committee
* Frayser Exchange Club
* Luther C. McCllean Alumni Chapter
* Liberty University Alumni Association
* Three Rivers Community College Alumni Association
* Magnolia Moore Community Enrichment Committee
* Keith Ferguson’s Partner in Education
* Tennessee Educator Association
* National Educator Association
* Memphis Educator Association
* Davey Crockett Save the Park Committee
* Memphis/Shelby Aging Commission Volunteer
* DMC Task Force
* Volunteer Special Olympics
* Porter Leath Children Center Youth Advisory
* Range Line Neighborhood Association J-1 Volunteer
* Scenic Hills Parent Association
* Memphis City Schools Parent Assembly
* Feed the Children Volunteer
* Former City of Germantown Youth Commission Advisory
* Former Volunteer City of Memphis Beautification
* Former Volunteer Southern Heritage Classic
* Former Volunteer Auto Zone Liberty Bowl
* Former Volunteer Fed Ex St. Jude Golf Classic
* Former Volunteer Germantown Festival
* Former Volunteer Tennessee Secondary Athletic Association Spring Fling
* Volunteer Spring Hill Civic Club
* Former member Scenic Hills Neighborhood Association
* Former Youth Basketball Coach
* Former member National Parks and Recreation Association
* Former member Tennessee Parks and Recreation Association
* Former member West Tennessee Parks and Recreation
* Former committee member Germantown Youth Conference
*Co-hosted a sports radio talk show

Personal Life

Keith Ferguson has (3) children:
Paige (12)
Keith (7)
Kevon (5