Daphne Large, founding CEO of Data Facts got her start in the Consumer Reporting industry at the young age of 16 at Equifax Services. In 1989, Daphne recognized a competitive advantage in the Consumer Reporting Industry and started Data Facts. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Data Facts initially focused on providing consumer information to mortgage lending institutions to assist them in closing mortgage loans. In 1991, Data Facts diversified its portfolio by expanding into the Background Screening industry.
Since those early days, there have been many enormous industry changes and technology advances. Staying competitive demanded that Data Facts make heavy investments in equipment, talent, and training. Even though the landscape is vastly different now than it was 34 years ago, Data Facts’ overall concept remains steadfast. In Daphne’s words: “If we take care of our people, they will take care of our customers, who will then take care of the company. We do and it works.”
Daphne was inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs in 2014 and is a frequent contributor to Entrepreneurial and Leadership programming. She has been named CEO of the Year by the Memphis Business Journal, Super Woman in Business, Top Women Owned Business many times and Data Facts has been named a Top Workplace more than once.
Daphne currently serves the Memphis community in many capacities. She serves on the University of Memphis Foundation Board, she is the immediate past Chair of the Chairmen’s Circle, the highest level of investors of the Greater Memphis Chambers, serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Memphis Chamber, is a past Board Chair of New Memphis and currently remains on the Board. She served on the Board of the Society of Entrepreneurs through 2020, served on the University of Memphis LEAD Board, served as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Make A Wish Mid-South and served 7 years on the Board of Trustees for St. George’s Independent School as Vice Chair and Secretary as well as other civic endeavors. Daphne also served as the Board Chair of the National Consumer Reporting Association.
Daphne is passionate about giving back and believes to whom much has been given, must is expected. She is an ardent Winston Churchill admirer and believes in his words of “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”.