Portraits

Tom Schmitt, CEO of FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, poses for a portrait at the corporate offices in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, January 7, 2008.
  
  
Billy Reid poses for a portrait in his newly opened store in Nashville, Tenn.
     
  
Mayor Karl Dean poses for a portrait.
   
Chef Jeremy Barlow poses for a portrait in his restaurant Tayst on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
  
     
  
David Osborn, executive director of Health Care Solutions Group, poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tenn.
   
US Attorney Edward M. Yarbrough poses for a portrait in his office in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, November 13, 2008.
  
Jack Waddey, an attorney in Nashville, poses for a portrait in his office.
     
  
Al Fortier poses for a portrait on Friday, August 10, 2007. Fortier was a volunteer on September 11, 2001 as an NYPD detective in charge of evidence collection. After his work was done he developed a severe heart and lung condition, and now suffers from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Because of his health, Al isn't able to work anymore, which leaves him without the money he needs to pay for his medicine and continued healthcare. "I loved being a cop," explained Al, "and now I can't. That's what I miss the most, not being able to do what used to."
   
Clem Haskins talks with Ronald Lee Benningfield, middle, and Glenn Hedgespeth, right, at field day held on his farm in Campbellsville, Kentucky on Thursday, July 18, 2008.
  
Dan Pen poses for a portrait at his home and recording studio in Nashville, Tenn.