Martha Ingram
Martha Rivers Ingram made it a point for her life to have the most meaning for herself, and to the many others whose lives she has touched. In 2008, she ranked 147th on the Forbes profiles of the 400 Richest in America and 524th on the Forbes World’s Richest People. But she did not let her business and her wealth define her. Instead, she has used her wealth for the benefit of those who are in the most need.
Today, she holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Nashville, Tennessee-based Ingram Industries Incorporated. Martha Ingram also served as split off company Ingram Micro’s Chief Executive Officer from May 1996 to June 1999. Ingram Micro was listed in the Forbes Global 2000 as well as one of The 100 Best Mid-Caps in America.
Martha Ingram philanthropic initiatives included:
- Martha Ingram was honored by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee as the 2006 recipient of the 13th Annual Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award for her works of philanthropy.
- Marth Ingram also serves as a Board Member are with the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Ballet.
- Martha Ingram is the chairman for the Nashville Symphony Association, and the vice-chairman for the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
- Martha Ingram donated $300 million worth of stock in her company Ingram Micro to Vanderbilt Blair School of Music.
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