We have big hearts for this place. Meet the team of doers, thinkers, regional strategists, and professional optimists that make Thrive happen.


Our Team

Bridgett Massengill
President/CEO

Fearless leader, die-hard optimist, momma of multiples, and adventurous glamper.
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Shannon Millsaps
Chief Operating Officer

Enneagram 6, troubleshooter, foodie, live music lover.
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Rhett Bentley
Chief Communications Officer

High-achieving creative, boy-mom, outdoor enthusiast.
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John Bilderback
Director of Programs, Natural Treasures

Lover of puzzles, movies, family, and the Big Orange.
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Haley Horne
Administrative Assistant

Jamie Barbeauld Accounting


Board of Trustees

Connie Vaughn
Chair
McKee Foods

Joel Houser Officer Open Space Institute

Chuck Dobbins Vice-Chair Dobbins Investments, LLC

Chuck Dobbins
Vice-Chair & Treasurer
Dobbins Investments, LLC

Rick Roden Officer Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Mike Griffin
Secretary
Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce

 
Barry Allen Tower Community Bank

Barry Allen
Tower Community Bank

Darren Bakkestuen, Nokian Tyres

Darren Bakkestuen
Nokian Tyres

Craig Bock
Engineered Floors

 

April Cameron
Chattanooga Airport Authority

Mike Costa
Costa Media Advisors

Pete Conroy
Jacksonville State University

 

Carol Eimers
Tennessee Valley Authority

Evann Freeman
EPB

Carey Garland
Lodge Manufacturing

 
Bryan Griffin Georgia Power

Bryan Griffin
Georgia Power

Chuck Hammonds
Southeast Tennessee Development

Amy Jackson
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce

 
Courtney Keehan, Chambliss Law

Courtney Keehan Chambliss Law

Kelsey Keener
Sequatchie Cove Farm

Nathan Lee Jackson County Economic Development Authority

Nathan Lee
Jackson County Economic Development Authority

 
Jennifer McCurdy Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce

Jennifer McCurdy
Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce

Mark McKnight
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center

Dan Merriman
Newly Weds Foods

 

Jason Mock
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce

Mike Shirey
Fort Payne Improvement Authority

Dr. John Squires
Cleveland State Community College

 

Debra Stone
McKee Foods

Harriette Stokes North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

Harriette Stokes
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

Greg A. Vital Morning Pointe Senior Living

Greg A. Vital
Morning Pointe Senior Living

 

Jason Willard
Chattanooga Gas Company

Charles Wood
Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership