David Atchison
David Atchison is a business and ministry leader from Franklin, Tennessee. A veteran of the commercial real estate industry, David is a broker with Colliers International in Nashville and also leads The Riverstone Group, a real estate development and advisory firm. Over the years, David developed a passion for helping entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders live out their faith in the context of the marketplace. In 1997 he formed Higher Call, a non-profit ministry helping men and women pursue excellence, integrity and faith in their professions.
For more than two decades, David has challenged thousands of business professionals as a mentor, speaker and writer. Atchison graduated from Baylor University with a Business Administration degree in Marketing and Management. He is also the author of two books and numerous discipleship resources. Reflections on a Higher Call, a book of his most popular devotional writings has recently been translated into Russian. David and his wife, Elaine, have three adult children and one grandson. In this season, they enjoy traveling to new places and family time at the beach.
Simonne Poff
Simonne is responsible for managing the Higher Call and Retail Christian Network databases, contributions and event details.
She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) with a degree in advertising. She worked in the fast paced world of advertising agencies for 18 years before staying home to manage her family. She is married and has 3 children ages 13, 16 and 22.
After 10 years of PTO’s, HOA’s and various committees, she decided to re-enter the work-force. We are thrilled she joined Higher Call Ministries.