Kemmons Wilson Companies (KWC) is one of the nation’s premier family-run investment trusts. Established in 1948, the Memphis-based organization was founded by Charles Kemmons Wilson, Jr., and is perhaps best known for building one of the world’s largest and most successful hotel chains: Holiday Inn. Now run by the third generation of Wilson family members, KWC is dedicated to honoring its founder’s entrepreneurial spirit. In this session, we sit down with the Principal of Kemmons Wilson Companies, Kemmons Wilson, III (“Kem”).

Join us in this episode of The Class E Podcast as Kem sheds light on how KWC embraces innovation, family leadership, and a “people-first” philosophy as they strive both for economic success and continuing on their company’s lasting legacy.

Hosts: Mary Sturgill and Anthony Herrera

Producer: Harris Wellborn