40 Under 40 Class of 2020: YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South's Erik Houston

Vice president, Social Responsibility, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South When COVID-19 shook the area, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South stood up and took over the feeding of Shelby Country Schools children. It was Erik Houston leading the way.  “What would have been a daunting task for most was skillfully deployed by Houston, who led a team of 21 employees to package, assemble, organize, and distribute meals across Shelby County,” wrote his nominator. Houston is noted for his calm-under-pressure…