Our People
Our Team
We have big hearts for this place. Meet the team of doers, thinkers, regional strategists, and professional optimists that make Thrive happen.
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Careers at Thrive
Looking for a new opportunity with a big impact? Consider joining our place-based mission to inspire responsible growth in the tri-state.
Board of Trustees
Connie Vaughn
Chair
McKee Foods
Mike Griffin
Vice-Chair & Treasurer
Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce
Jason Mock
Secretary
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Barry Allen
BrightBridge Capital
Darren Bakkestuen
Nokian Tyres
Jake Battles
MaDex Associates
Craig Bock
Engineered Floors
April Cameron
Chattanooga Airport Authority
Pete Conroy
Jacksonville State University
Mike Costa
Costa Media Advisors
Carol Eimers
Growth Development Performance, LLC
Carey Garland
Lodge Manufacturing
Chuck Hammonds
Southeast Tennessee Development
Joel Houser
Open Space Institute
Amy Jackson
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce
Tangela Johnson
North Georgia Corporate Consulting
Courtney Keehan
Chambliss Law
Ryan Keel
EPB
Nathan Lee
Jackson County Economic Development Authority
Jennifer McCurdy
Northeast Alabama Community College
Mark McKnight
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
Rick Roden
Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce
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Mark Rogers
Northwest Georgia EMC
Dr. John Squires
Cleveland State Community College
Debra Stone
McKee Foods
Andy Wood
Tennessee Aquarium
Charles Wood
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
Ways to Get Involved
From regional networks to sustainable development programs, initiatives of Thrive are open to anyone who wants to make a difference in their community. Not sure where to get started? Click the link below to see several ways to become involved with Thrive.
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