Board of Directors
“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 Chair
Steve Ritter (Retired Store Manager, KARM Thrift Store); Lonsdale Community Activist; Past President of Lonsdale United for Change, Board Vice-Chair
Kristie Blevins (America’s Financial Wellbeing Program Manager for Operation Hope in Knoxville) Board Treasurer
Carol Waldo (Calling and Career Ministry Director, Emerald Youth – Lonsdale) 15 Years experience in Human Resources, management and nonprofit management. Resident of West Lonsdale, Board Secretary
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)
Lynn Clemons (Retired from Dow Chemical; Community Activist; Lonsdale Resident; Lonsdale Union of Churches); active in programs that benefit neighborhoods and children.
Teronda Young (Intake Specialist with Knoxville Knox County Community Action Agency) Resident of South Knoxville, ETHDC Homeowner.
Rev. Steve Simpson (Pastor, Open Door Church; Lonsdale Resident; Retired Hospice Chaplain, UT Hospital)
Jennifer Bell (Homeownership Specialist with Knoxville Community Development Corporation)
Staff/Management Team
Todd Kennedy, Executive Director
Jim Swink, Advisor to the Executive Director
April D. Taylor, CPA