We are happy to welcome Rhett Bentley back to the Thrive team as Chief Communications Officer.

In this role, she leads communications initiatives across various media, and champions the brand across local, regional, and national audiences. 

She brings ten years of marketing and communications experience, including brand and digital media strategy, as well as public relations. Clear communication and project management skills, as well as her dedication to providing high quality deliverables, exemplify Rhett’s unique ability to blend creativity and productivity. 

Outside of Thrive Regional Partnership, Rhett Bentley serves on the corporate partners committee of Erlanger Health Systems, the vestry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Chattanooga, and she leads the parks & trails framework committee for the City of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Rhett found her way to the Chattanooga region after graduating from Sewanee, the University of the South. She lives in Lookout Mountain, Georgia with her husband and two young boys. When she isn’t mastering messages or attending committee meetings, Rhett loves to be outside. She is proud of her amateur status in the fields of fly fishing, cooking, and home gardening.