Tennessee Center for Employee Ownership

Rachel Eva Merfalen

Executive Director at TNCEO

Rachel Eva Merfalen works at the intersection of workforce development, employee ownership, and job quality. She has led regional business engagement strategy within a major workforce system and advised state and national partners on aligning workforce and economic strategies. As Executive Director of the Tennessee Center for Employee Ownership (TNCEO), she leads efforts to expand ownership transitions and strengthen businesses across the state. She is also a Job Quality Fellow with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. At TNCEO, Rachel chats 1:1 with business owners as they navigate business succession, exit planning, and business transition options, including employee ownership. Get in touch with Rachel to ask questions, connect with local and national experts, and take advantage of the free business tools and funding available to Tennessee businesses.