Job responsibilities: Reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. Work with the board to set the mission and vision of the organization.

Most memorable experience at HomeSource east tennessee: Several years ago a video was produced of new homeowners who had come through our program. Gene Patterson did an excellent job in interviewing each of them. He asked them how HomeSource east tennessee had changed their life. Each of them had a poignant moment saying things like “they achieved their dream with HomeSource east tennessee’s help,” or “HomeSource east tennessee went to bat for them and did everything possible to help them.” One gentleman said his whole life had changed. The emotion was on their faces and sometimes accompanied by tears which left a deep impression on me that what we do has such a profound impact on an individual or a family.

Why I do what I do: It is a fascinating and joyous journey to walk alongside an individual or family and help them achieve or sustain their dream of quality housing.

Why I recommend HomeSource east tennessee to friends and family: We have the most dedicated staff anywhere that cares about the people we serve. Our staff will go the extra mile to help those who enter our doors to assist them with their housing need.

Favorite quote: The beginning lyrics from The Man from La Macha speak to me on so many levels about what we do at HomeSource east tennessee.

“To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear the unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go.”

Job responsibilities: To oversee the day to day activities of the financial team and ensure the company’s financial functions are organized and efficient. To maintain appropriate financial controls and produce accurate financial reports as well as budgeting and forecasting.

Job responsibilities: Resource Development, Grant Management and Compliance, Development of New Initiatives/Programs.

Most memorable experience: Talking with the residents at our senior apartments about the fascinating things they have done with their lives.

Why I do what I do: I believe that everyone should have stable, affordable housing.

What keeps me motivated: Knowing that I can help other families have what my family has.

Why I recommend HomeSource east tennessee to my family and friends: We provide a great service, whether it is for a new homebuyer, a household interested in renting, or just someone that needs direction, we are experts in what we do- help people with homes.

Favorite quote: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” –Henry Ford

Job responsibilities: Effectively manage HomeSource east tennessee’s physical affordable housing assets and develop additional housing opportunities; including, rental and affordable housing for sale.

Most Memorable experience:  Trying to park a full-size truck that is 6’6” tall in a 6’ 10” downtown parking garage.  Made me a little nervous!

Why I do what I do:  I believe that people should meet each other’s needs in a community.  I have a background in construction, so I want to use it to help people meet their need for a safe, affordable place to live.  I enjoy housing and the building process, and if you are going to work 40 hours a week doing something, it might as well be something you enjoy.

What keeps me motivated:  People receiving help, being stable, and helping others.

Favorite Quote:  “It’s not time to worry yet.”  – Atticus Finch

Job responsibilities: Managing the HomeOwnership Center, including housing counseling, homebuyer classes, financial capabilities classes, foreclosure prevention and other programs.

What keeps you motivated: Knowing that I made a difference in someone’s life.

Why I do what I do: I love to help people become homeowners in an educated situation so that they can remain homeowners and not have false expectations or get in over their heads.

Favorite quote: Education is power.

Job responsibilities: Manage 256 multi-family units in Knoxville, Blount County, Maryville and LaFollette, TN. Move-In’s, Move-Out’s, recertifications, inspections and reporting to THDA, KCDC and other funding sources for HomeSource east tennessee.

Job responsibilities: All aspects of maintenance in our portfolio.

What keeps you motivated: My family

Why I do what I do: I like to fix things

Favorite quote:  “A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new.”

Job responsibilities: To assist residents at our Senior Properties with any and all issues concerning successful aging by linking them with appropriate and available services.

What keeps you motivated: Just knowing that I am making a difference in someone’s life, as I offer hope, encouragement and help.

Why I do what I do: Working with senior adults is a calling for me, something that seems to come easily and something that I am passionate about. I feel blessed to be able to do what I do.

Favorite quote: “If it is what it is, and there is nothing we can do to change “what is”, then we just need to figure out how we can change our thoughts and our attitude about the situation.”