One of the anchors of our annual Leaders issue is the In Charge list, the definitive who's who of Middle Tennessee's business, political and civic leaders. The roughly 450 women and men on our sixth installment of this list are helping drive progress across Nashville and setting the stage for the rest of us to succeed. They truly are "in charge."

Steve Blackwell -- President, Triumph Aerostructures/Vought Aircraft Division: Leads a company that has, spanning 75 year, produced more than 10,000 wings and tail sections for multiple aircraft contractors. Has served in current position since 2011.