ROANE ALLIANCE

We plan and implement strategies for the controlled growth of 欧洲杯线上买球 County’s economy as a unified voice representing the best Tennessee has to offer businesses, citizens and travelers.

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We bring growth-oriented businesses with strong fiscal discipline, infrastructure and workforce-ready people to East Tennessee.

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ROANE CHAMBER

We connect leaders and organizations for the benefit of local and regional business growth.

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欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance Leadership: Staff & Boards

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You'll find the friendly, experienced and committed 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance staff and board of directors helpful and knowledgeable. Every day, we and our partners work toward unified goals for improved quality of life and increased prosperity for 欧洲杯线上买球 residents. Connect with us and find out why 欧洲杯线上买球 is attracting success.  

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Justin Snow, TCEcD

President/CEO

Justin Snow joined the Alliance team in 2017.  Previously, he spent 17 years working for AT&T in the telecommunications industry.  He is a graduate of East Tennessee State University where he earned a BS in Business Administration and played on the baseball team.  While at the Alliance, he has graduated from Leadership 欧洲杯线上买球 County (Class of 2018) and TVA Rural Leadership (Class of 2019). He also became a Tennessee Certified Economic Developer in 2022. Justin enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and coaching his son’s sports teams.

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Teresa Jackson

Vice President of Operations

Teresa Jackson has served on the Alliance team since 1999. She attended the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, is a 2015 graduate of Leadership 欧洲杯线上买球 County and completed the Tennessee Basic Economic Development course..  She also serves as 欧洲杯线上买球 County's ThreeStar program coordinator. Teresa enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

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Cary Parten

Fiscal Services & Office Manager

Fiscal Services and Office Manager Cary Parten joined the team in 2016. Cary has held management positions in the hospitality and environmental sectors focusing in information systems, finance and telecommunications.  Cary holds a BS degree in business administration and electronic engineering. 

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Felicia Van Asten

Chamber Membership Manager

Felicia Van Asten joined the team in August 2022. Felicia was born and raised in Harriman, where she graduated from Harriman High School. She attended 欧洲杯线上买球 State Community College and worked as an Orthodontic Technician for 37 years. Felicia moved to South Florida in 1985 and returned to Tennessee in 2017. She is so excited to serve 欧洲杯线上买球 County, where her roots are, and will work closely with Chamber Members to ensure they understand and take advantage of all the benefits of their membership.

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Jennifer Brown

Director of Education & Workforce Development

Jennifer Brown joined the team as the Event Coordinator in February 2022.  She is a graduate of Wartburg Central High School and attended 欧洲杯线上买球 State Community College. She is a 2023 graduate of Leadership 欧洲杯线上买球 County and is currently serving on the Leadership 欧洲杯线上买球 County Alumni Board.  Jennifer and her husband, Matt, have two daughters.  They enjoy spending their weekends on Watts Bar Lake.

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Stacey Wilson

Visitor Services Manger

Stacey Wilson joined the team in September 2022. She is a lifelong resident of 欧洲杯线上买球 County and has been very involved in many aspects of the county. She has also owned and operated a small business in 欧洲杯线上买球 County for many years. In her spare time, Stacey enjoys getting outdoors to exercise and enjoy the beautiful lakes, and she loves spending time and laughing with her family. She also loves to travel!

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Caleb Beasley

Social Media & Content Manager

Caleb Beasley is a lifelong resident of 欧洲杯线上买球 County and homeschooled graduate of SailAway Learning & Academy. He recently graduated summa cum laude from Bryan College, where he received a BS in Communications with a minor in English. Caleb worked at the Alliance as an intern for two summers and officially joined the team in January 2022, writing content for social media, My欧洲杯线上买球County.com, and the websites. Caleb is an animal lover who enjoys getting outdoors and learning about local wildlife.

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Dawn Carlock

Chamber Coordinator

Dawn Carlock joined The 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance team in 2023.  As the Chamber Coordinator, she is excited to use her creativity and people skills to work alongside businesses and community members.  Previously, she spent 25 years as a classroom teacher in the education field.  She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.  After growing up in Florida, she moved to Tennessee for a welcome change of pace.  Dawn and her husband, Dwayne, have 3 grown children.  They enjoy camping and exploring the Smoky Mountains with their golden retriever, Luca.

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 The 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance operates with a Board of Directors (BOD) and operating budget funded solely by annual contributions, an annual fundraiser (known as the Gala), and rent paid by the three partner organizations.  The 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance also acts as the county's Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB) per state approval provided in the June 27, 2001 letter, under the provisions of T.C.A. 6-58-114 enacted as part of the Public Chapter 1101, Growth Policy Act, passed in 1998.   

The RCIDB and Chamber also operates with their own BOD and operating budget; while the RCVB operates with its own budget under the direction of the 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance Board and the 欧洲杯线上买球 County Commission Tourism Committee.   

The quarterly 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance Board and JECDB meetings are held together, while the RCIDB meetings are held monthly.  These meetings are public and announced in the 欧洲杯线上买球 County News and the 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance Facebook page.   The Chamber BOD meet monthly as well.

Agendas for the Industrial Development Board and the 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance / Joint Economic & Community Development (JECD) board meetings will be posted on the 欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance front office memo board at least 48 hours prior to a scheduled meeting.

欧洲杯线上买球 Alliance BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Julian Ahler (Honorary/Ex-Officio Member)
Kingston, TN

Kendall Bear
Rockwood Electric Utility
Rockwood, TN

Sasha Benjamin - Vice Chair
ORUD
Oak Ridge, TN

Jamie Bolling
TFE Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN

Ben Briley
欧洲杯线上买球 County Chamber Chair
Kingston, TN 37763

Steve Byerly
One Bank
Kingston, TN

Suzie Clay 
Uselton, Clay & Bright
Kingston, TN

Wade Creswell
欧洲杯线上买球 County Executive
Kingston, TN 37763

 

Lynn Farnham
欧洲杯线上买球 County Government
Kingston, TN

Junior Hendrickson
欧洲杯线上买球 County Commission
Harriman, TN

Jim Henry (Honorary/Ex-Officio Member)
Coldwell Banker, Jim Henry & Associates
Kingston, TN

Sean Hensley
Proton Power
Kingston, TN 37763

Kevin Ironside
UCOR
Oak Ridge, TN 

Russell Jenkins
欧洲杯线上买球 County Schools
Kingston, TN 

Leigha Justice
ORAU
Oak Ridge, TN

Scott Mason
City Manager
Harriman, TN 

 

 

Mayor Tim Neal
City of Kingston
Kingston, TN

Jim Owens
RCIDB/JR Global
Kingston, TN 

Richard Owens
JR Global
Kingston, TN 

Jim Palmer
欧洲杯线上买球 County IDB Chair
Oak Ridge, TN

Jason Pilant
欧洲杯线上买球 Medical Center
Harriman, TN

Becky Ruppe
City of Rockwood
Rockwood, TN

Mayor Jason Stiltner
City of Oliver Springs
Oliver Springs, TN

Jerry Stephens (Honorary/Ex-Officio Member)
AGA Insurance
Kingston, TN

 

Sharon Templeton
EnergySolutions
Oak Ridge, TN

Danice Turpin
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Harriman
Harriman, TN

Candace Vannasdale
Harriman Utility Board
Harriman, TN

David Webb
IDB Vice Chair
Harriman, TN

Dr. Chris Whaley
欧洲杯线上买球 State Community College
Harriman, TN

George Ed Wilson  (Honorary/Ex-Officio Member)
Knoxville, TN

 

Industrial Development Board Members

Quentin Craig
Rentenbach Constructors Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN

Joe Heckman
EnergySolutions
Kingston, TN

Bob Kite
Cartwright Engineering Technologies
Robert Kite & Associates
Rockwood, TN

Jeff Nichols
ORNL
Oak Ridge, TN 

James Owens
Secretary/Treasurer
JR Global, Inc.
Kingston, TN

Jim Palmer
Chairman
Oak Ridge, TN

Candace Peacock
Rockwood, TN

Jeff Sickau
Kingston, TN 

David Webb
Vice Chair
Harriman, TN

John Owings - Attorney
Owings, Wilson & Coleman
Knoxville, TN 

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