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Cempa Community Care Named One of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee

This award marks Cempa’s second time being recognized as a top employer.

Cempa Community Care was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee by Best Companies Group. Scores for this program are based on responses to an extensive employee survey, meaning the recognition was earned thanks to positive feedback from current Cempa team members. According to Best Companies Group, “Key factors such as corporate culture, training and development opportunities, salary and benefits, and overall employee satisfaction were crucial in identifying the top workplaces in Tennessee.”

“It’s always such an honor to be recognized for our hard work as an organization, but this one is particularly special,” said Dr. Shannon Burger, CEO at Cempa. “Knowing that we received this award because our team is happy and engaged as they work tirelessly to positively impact our clients’ lives means a great deal.”

Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group, praised the outstanding quality of the selected companies. He stated, “Every winner on this list has crafted an exceptional work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent. The 2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee list features companies that have shown unwavering commitment to their employees’ satisfaction and growth.”

Best Companies Group will host a virtual event on February 13, 2025, to honor and celebrate these remarkable workplaces. This event will provide state-wide recognition of their significant achievements in creating highly valued work environments.

Cempa was recognized at the local level for being one of the Best Places to Work in Chattanooga in 2022 and was named Nonprofit of the Year by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce in 2023, among other awards.

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Robert Morris

Robert Morris serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Cempa Community Care, where he drives organizational alignment, strategic execution, and a mission-driven culture. Since joining Cempa as a Senior Strategic Advisor in June 2025, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future-ready structure, advancing leadership development, and guiding operational transformation. 

Robert brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, aerospace and defense, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. His career includes senior roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he served as Senior Strategic Advisor, Director of Communications Operations, and Senior Manager of Nuclear Materials, as well as Vice President of Program Management & Supply Chain at AAR Corporation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution, leading large-scale transformations, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures. 

Deeply committed to service, Robert has dedicated his leadership beyond the workplace. He served as Chair of Cempa’s Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025, and has held leadership positions with the American Red Cross, Thrive Alabama, and the City of Huntsville’s Human Relations Commission. He is also a graduate of Leadership Chattanooga and currently serves as President-Elect of the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. 

Morris earned an Executive Bachelor of Business degree from Faulkner University and has completed executive leadership programs with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. 

Guided by his personal why—to approach each day with empathy, curiosity, and purpose, cultivating a culture where genuine belonging fuels excellence and empowers everyone to thrive—Robert lives out the Cempa values as a compass for every decision, action, and interaction. Compassion means meeting people with empathy, seeing them fully as they are. Empowerment provides patients and staff with the tools to thrive and grow. Excellence pushes the organization to raise the bar every day. Integrity calls leaders to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. Unity reminds everyone that Cempa is strongest when it stands together. These values are not slogans—they are lived commitments to the community and to every person Robert encounters.