The Penultimate Group

The Penultimate Group, Penultimate Development, and Penult Place are strategically linked together by name and ownership with the purpose of helping individuals and businesses reach new heights.  Penultimate Development impacts the lives of at risk men from inner city Knoxville.  Penult Place is a coworking space located in the heart of downtown Jefferson City impacting freelancers and entrepreneurs serving as the hub for downtown revitalization efforts in Jefferson City.  And The Penultimate Group LLC works with non profit organization in strategic planning, leadership, and business development.

About the Founder

Diondre is the founder and CEO of Penultimate Development, a 10 month residency leadership program targeting at risk young men between the ages of 18-24.  The program goal is to transform followers to leaders focusing on their personal, professional, and spiritual development.  He also owns and operates Penult Place, a co-workspace in downtown Jefferson City, TN.    From 2005 to 2017 he served as the CEO of Williams Creek Youth Foundation overseeing The First Tee of Greater Knoxville, Williams Creek Golf Course and The Wee Course Academic Learning Center.  He was a featured guest on the prestigious Hallerin Hill Show, Anything is Possible.   In 2016 he was the recipient of MLK Chairs Award for Community Service and graduate of the Consortium for Social Enterprise Effectiveness program at the University of Tennessee.  In 2013 he received the Community Service Award from the 100 Black Men of Knoxville, in 2011 was a member of Knoxville Leadership, and in 2008 a member of the Greater Knoxville Business Journal 40 Under 40.  He obtained a Master of Business Administration from Carson Newman University and a Bachelor in Arts from The University of Tennessee in Urban Studies where he was a captain on the Track and Field Team.  He currently serves on three boards; the Mossy Creek Foundation as economic vitally chair, treasurer for Children Advocacy Centers of Tennessee, and as a board member for Thrive.   He has been married to his wife Adia for 19 years and they have three children Delaney, Diondre, and Denver.   He has served as a volunteer Young Life leader and high jump coach with the Knoxville Track Club.  In his spare time, he enjoys coaching basketball and track, golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, carpentry, writing, and spending time with his family and friends.

If you are interested in consulting services, speaking, or training please contact us at diondrej@penultimatedevelopment.org or 865.405.6716.