AIP 2412 - Damon Rawls

Damon Rawls’ inspiring journey began in Montgomery, Alabama, where his fascination with people sparked an interest in social sciences. Although he earned a finance degree at Alabama A&M, his innate curiosity led him to a transformative internship at Disney, where he honed his problem-solving and decision-making skills. Embracing entrepreneurial challenges, Damon founded a commercial cleaning company before channeling his passion for service into public leadership. Today, as a Knox County Commissioner in Tennessee, Damon uses his diverse experiences and hopeful spirit to make a meaningful impact in his community.