#32 - Monty Bruell - First African-American Graduate of Baylor, Harvard Alumni, Mayoral Candidate 2021

Today on the show I have Monty Bruell.  Monty has a fascinating story as he guides me through his life during this podcast.  He was raised in Alton Park by his single mother. He became the first African-American to graduate from Baylor high school. He graduated Harvard with a degree in Economics and came back to Chattanooga to work with the Lupton family in Coca-Cola.  He started working in a manager training program and moved all the way up to being the Assistant to the vice-president of Marketing for Coca-Cola in Texas.  From there he became the Consumer Marketing Manager for Florida Coke where he experienced racism and discrimination even as he was one of the most important people at the plant.  His list of accomplishments do not end there as his resume and life experiences are staggering. Now he aims to become the next Mayor of Chattanooga.  We talk about the shrinking middle class, the growth of our city, our schools and much more.  I hope you enjoy my conversation with Monty Bruell.