BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

Business & leadership

Deswick works with founders and leadership teams on the decisions behind a stronger organization.

His perspective comes from building brands, owning a business and leading in the community. Engagements range from a keynote or team workshop to focused consulting on leadership, positioning and communication.

Ford Motor Company Fund grant recipient. Selected to represent West Tennessee, Deswick received a grant through the Ford Motor Company Fund-supported Idea Accelerator. Delivered in partnership with Builders + Backers and Heartland Forward, the program supported entrepreneurs developing new business ideas in the region surrounding BlueOval City. About the grant program.

Deswick Bonds Jr. participating in a television discussion about business and community
Deswick in conversation on West Tennessee television.
HOW DESWICK WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS

Executive consulting & brand strategy

For founders and leadership teams making decisions about their next stage. Deswick works on brand positioning, messaging, marketing direction and the priorities behind an organization’s growth.

Brand positioning · Marketing direction · Leadership alignment

Corporate speaking & leadership development

For conferences, company events and team workshops. As a keynote speaker, Deswick draws on his experience as an entrepreneur and operator to discuss communication, accountability, entrepreneurship and developing people.

Keynotes · Leadership workshops · Team communication

Nonprofit leadership & community work

For nonprofit founders, boards and volunteer teams. As a nonprofit consultant, Deswick helps clarify organizational direction, explain the mission and plan the partnerships and outreach that support it.

Mission & messaging · Board and volunteer development · Partnership planning
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Organizations & leadership.

The organizations Deswick leads and serves across West Tennessee.

FIRST SOUTH INSURANCE & PEACE OF MIND BENEFIT

Insurance services and funeral planning support for seniors and families.

Founder & President

First South Insurance

An insurance agency specializing in final expense coverage and helping individuals and families prepare for end-of-life expenses. Founded and led by Deswick Bonds Jr.

A First South Insurance Program

Peace of Mind Benefit for Seniors

A funeral planning support program of First South Insurance, helping seniors and their families prepare ahead and approach end-of-life planning with greater clarity.

IN CONVERSATION

Business and community,
on the record.

A recent chamber interview
from Jackson, Tennessee.