Board of Directors
Rev. Joseph Smith, Board Chair (Senior Pastor, New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Lonsdale Union of Churches); long-time champion of community revitalization, especially in low income neighborhoods.
“Many people dream of owning a home and living in a great neighborhood. Affordable houses help make those dreams come true.”
Frank Sparkman (Founder/Architect, Sparkman and Associates Architects)
“I believe that affordable housing is vital to our communities. The pride that comes with homeownership takes a strong hold not only in the homeowner’s life, but in the lives of their children changing the way generations look at the world and this impacts the communities as a whole. This is not just helping one person, but igniting hope in the lives of everyone they personally impact.”
Jeneane Stomm, (Mortgage Lender/Loan Originator, Bay Equity Home Loans). Board Co-Chair
Teronda Young (Intake Specialist with Knoxville Knox County Community Action Agency) Resident of South Knoxville, ETHDC Homeowner.
Lynn Clemons (Retired from Dow Chemical; Community Activist; Lonsdale Resident; Lonsdale Union of Churches); active in programs that benefit neighborhoods and children.
Steve Ritter (Retired Store Manager, KARM Thrift Store); Lonsdale Community Activist; Past President of Lonsdale United for Change, Board Secretary
Carol Waldo (Calling and Career Ministry Director, Emerald Youth – Lonsdale) 15 Years experience in Human Resources, management and nonprofit management. Resident of West Lonsdale
Rev. Steve Simpson (Pastor, Open Door Church; Lonsdale Resident; Retired Hospice Chaplain, UT Hospital)
Kristie Blevins (America’s Financial Wellbeing Program Manager for Operation Hope in Knoxville) Board Treasurer
Jennifer Bell (Homeownership Specialist with Knoxville Community Development Corporation)
Staff/Management Team
Jim Swink, Executive Director
Todd Kennedy, Assistant Director
April D. Taylor, CPA
Saundra Swink, Finance and Grants Specialist