As CEO and president, I manage the overall direction of the Knoxville Chamber. Responsible for the Chamber meeting annual goals and outcome metrics.

Joined the Chamber in 2002

Education and/or Professional Accreditations:

• Bachelor of Science in history, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Know My Knoxville

Favorite Knoxville pastime?  Fishing at the lake.

Favorite thing about Knoxville?  It’s home.

What part of town do you live in? What makes it special? Bearden. It is where I grew up.

How long have you lived in Knoxville? All my life.

Quick Bits

Favorite movie... The Godfather

Favorite vacation... Fishing in Grand Isle, La.

Favorite sports team... UT Football

Best advice you’ve ever been given... Avoid debt