The Memphis Flyer, an alternative newsweekly, annually selects twenty outstanding young people in Memphis who are making a difference in their community. Jacob W. “Jake” Warren (Gamma Gamma–Memphis ’14) was selected as part of their 20 < 30 class of 2024.
“Honored to have been selected as part of Memphis’ 20 under 30 class of 2024!” Jake said in a post on Facebook. “I would not be who I am today without the ones I’m surrounded by who continuously support me and inspire me to do more. Congratulations to all who were selected! 2024 has gotten off to a great start, let’s keep moving forward!”
As an undergraduate, Jake served his chapter as Number I, III, V, and VI. After graduation, he served the Order as an Associate Director for Chapter Services from December 2018 to May 2020.
He remains involved as an advisor for the Gamma Gamma Chapter, Alpha Xi Chapter at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Beta Tau Chapter at Mississippi State University. Additionally, he serves on the Gamma Gamma Housing Corporation and the Alpha Xi Housing Corporation. He also is involved with the Memphis Alumni Chapter.
Jake is a member of the Loyal Order and the KAOEF’s Crimson & Gold Society.
Jake Warren
Corporate Credit Analyst, First Horizon Bank
“Finance was just my bread and butter. I’ve always been a numbers guy, kind of my cup of tea,” says Warren.
He loves “being able to help others achieve their goals, whether it be an individual preparing for retirements, buying their first house, or just helping a small business continue to grow. The end product is really what I enjoy most. There’s a lot of things behind the scenes like lots of graphs, spreadsheets, making predictions, trying to figure out what the best game plan is for them. It is hard work, but at the end of the day, just seeing others succeed is what keeps me going.”
Warren was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 4 and was involved in the Make-A-Wish program. Now with CF in remission, he is on the Mid-South chapter’s board of directors. “Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time getting ready for an event with the Make-A-Wish Foundation we’re hosting in February. My kitchen is full of boxes of silent auction items!”
