Our People
Our Team
We have big hearts for this place. Meet the team of doers, thinkers, regional strategists, and professional optimists that make Thrive happen.
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We're Hiring!
Looking for a new opportunity with a big impact? We’re hiring talented people to join our place-based mission to inspire responsible growth in the tri-state.
Board of Trustees
Connie Vaughn
Chair
McKee Foods
Mike Griffin
Vice-Chair & Treasurer
Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce
Jason Mock
Secretary
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Joel Houser
Officer
Open Space Institute
Mark McKnight
Officer
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
Harriette Stokes
Officer
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
Barry Allen
Tower Community Bank
Darren Bakkestuen
Nokian Tyres
Craig Bock
Engineered Floors
April Cameron
Chattanooga Airport Authority
Pete Conroy
Jacksonville State University
Mike Costa
Costa Media Advisors
Carol Eimers
Tennessee Valley Authority
Evann Freeman
EPB
Carey Garland
Lodge Manufacturing
Bryan Griffin
Georgia Power
Chuck Hammonds
Southeast Tennessee Development
Amy Jackson
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce
Courtney Keehan
Chambliss Law
Kelsey Keener
Sequatchie Cove Farm
Nathan Lee
Jackson County Economic Development Authority
Jennifer McCurdy
Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce
Dan Merriman
Newly Wed Foods
Rick Roden
Officer
Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Mike Shirey
Fort Payne Improvement Authority
Dr. John Squires
Cleveland State Community College
Debra Stone
McKee Foods
Greg A. Vital
Morning Pointe Senior Living
Charles Wood
Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership
Ways to Get Involved
From regional networks to sustainable development programs, initiatives of Thrive are open to anyone who wants to make a difference in their community. Not sure where to get started? Click the link below to see several ways to become involved with Thrive.
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