NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 18, 2018 – The Southwestern Family of Companies, one of Tennessee’s oldest and largest private corporations, announces the appointment of Aaron Lynn to President of Great American Opportunities.

In his new role, Aaron Lynn will focus his efforts on talent recruitment, company sales growth, management of a 300+ sales team and further building Great American’s culture.

Since joining Great American in 2011, Lynn has proven to be a rising star with becoming the youngest $1 million producer in the history of the company, the top sales rep two years in a row and Great American of the Year for highest recognition of individual achievement and career production. Lynn also lead his team in growing their personal sales by over 50 percent this past year.

“With his grandfather, Ralph Lynn, being one of the founders of the fundraising industry, you could say that fundraising is part of Aaron’s DNA,” said Dustin Hillis, Chief Executive Officer of The Southwestern Family of Companies. “Aaron is an exceptional leader and has contributed to the success of our company through his ability to recruit exceptional sales people, effectively manage top producing teams and drive significant results for his customers. We look forward to his continued success in his new role.”

As president, Lynn aspires to add another $3 billion of profits raised for schools in the next 10 years and grow Great American’s revenues 26 percent per year.