Board and Staff

Board of Directors

	Rev. Joseph Smith, Chairman (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, Secretary (Mortgage Lender/Loan Originator, Bay Equity Home Loans).

	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.

	David Dupree (Attorney, Knoxville TN); Active in community-based development and services.

	Steve Ritter (Retired Store Manager, KARM Thrift Store); Lonsdale Community Activist; Past President of Lonsdale United for Change

	“Instilling the basic concepts and knowledge for home ownership in individuals helps to create a life changing event for themselves and their families. Affordable housing is the key to this milestone event in people’s lives.” Ric Mixon (Owner/Architect, Wystwynd Designs, Inc.)

	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)
	Jennifer Bell (Homeownership Specialist with Knoxville Community Development Corporation)