August 13th, 2026
Announcing the 2026 Nashville Titan 100 Honorees
Titan CEO and headline sponsor RMG Erectors and Constructors are pleased to announce Richard Burroughs IV, CEO, EVOLVE as a 2026 Nashville Titan 100 honoree.
The Titan 100 program recognizes Nashville’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.
Together, the 2026 Nashville Titan 100 honorees and their companies generate more than $31 billion in annual revenue and employ over 117,000 people across the region and beyond.
This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 digital book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at the annual awards ceremony in November 2026, and will be given the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.
“This year’s Titans represent more than success; they embody resilience, purpose, and transformation,” said Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO. “Being a Titan is not just a title; it is a mindset, a way of leading with courage, serving with integrity, and creating something that outlasts you. It is about lifting those around you and leaving a legacy that inspires others to rise. These leaders stand as proof that the future of business is driven by those who turn vision into lasting impact.”
About Richard
Richard Burroughs IV is the CEO of EVOLVE. He earned his MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, with a concentration in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. His experience includes roles with Autodesk’s product analytics team and as a general manager at CASK and Cortland Partners, spanning construction technology and building supply. Burroughs holds a bachelor’s degree in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
“I’m honored to be named a 2026 Nashville Titan 100 in the award’s inaugural year,” Richard said. “This recognition is really a reflection of the incredible team at EVOLVE. Their work, commitment and willingness to keep pushing what’s possible make leading this team an opportunity I don’t take for granted. I’m proud of what we’re building together and grateful to be part of Nashville’s strong business community.”
Richard will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration in November, 2026. This elegant, cocktail-style awards event will unite 100 Titans of Industry for an unforgettable evening of celebration, camaraderie, and networking—an evening unlike anything that exists in the Nashville business community.
As Headline Sponsor of the Nashville Titan 100, RMG Erectors and Constructors shares its perspective on this year's honorees: "As a three-time Titan 100 honoree, I’ve seen firsthand the impact this community can have” said Bobby Mesmer, CEO of RMG Erectors & Constructors. “Innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership are part of the Nashville Titan DNA. On behalf of RMG and the national Titan community, we are excited to celebrate the newest class of Nashville’s top 100 leaders who are shaping the future of this incredible city."
