John Talley

President & Founder

John provided the inspiration and developed the business plan for the creation of the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, TN. As President and Founder of Shelby County Soccer Complex Inc, a nonprofit 501c3 corporation, he organized the private/public partnership that raised construction funds in the amount of 2.5 million dollars through corporate contributions, foundations and grants. John worked with the local clubs, associations and Tennessee Soccer to coordinate participation at the complex.

John was the General Manager of Mike Rose Soccer Complex from its opening in 1998 until his passing from brain cancer on March 11, 2002. The Talley family created the John Talley Pediatric Neuroiogical Research Fund to honor his memory benefitting the children of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.