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Board of Directors
NETWORKS - Sullivan Partnership is governed by a board of directors representing local leadership from the governing bodies of Bluff City, Bristol, Kingsport and Sullivan County. The board also features appointed representatives from local businesses, educational institutions, agriculture and community groups.
This governing body serves as the Joint Economic & Community Development Board for Sullivan County. The combination of three separate economic development agencies has created a strong, synergistic partnership which has increased interest in Sullivan County at the state, national and international levels.
Annually, the board of directors establishes the strategic economic development plan for the Partnership and other policy initiatives for the NETWORKS staff to implement. Our board members are highly involved on a national and international scale, and they remain committed to providing leadership for the responsible design and development of a strong and diversified economy.
This diverse board's expertise, commitment and active involvement strengthens NETWORKS ability to strategically seek and obtain high quality and sustainable jobs for all of Sullivan County. As evidenced in the profiles below, NETWORKS future is in the hands of committed men and women who bring expertise from a variety of fields.
Officers
Chairman DOMTAR Paper Company 100 Clinchfield Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 392-2700 Fax: (423) 378-5762 charlie.floyd@domtar.com |
Vice Chairman JA Street & Associates 245 Birch Street POB 725 Blountville, TN 37617 Phone: (423) 323-8107 Fax: (423) 323-1065 jastreet@jastreet.com |
Secretary Treasurer Friendship Automotive, Inc. President - CEO 1855 Volunteer Parkway Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: (423) 652-6211 Fax: (423) 652-6252 mwalters@friendshipauto.com |
Board Members
Estepp, LarryMember Citizens Bank Executive VIce President PO Box 687 Kingsport, TN 37662 Phone: (423) 230-4308 Fax: (423) 378-0415 larry.estepp@citizensbank24.com |
Locke, William Dr.Member Kingsport Center for Higher Education Workforce Development Director Kingsport Center for HIgher Education 300 W. Market Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 354-5524 Fax: (423) 245-1788 block390@hotmail.com |
Godsey, SteveMember Sullivan County Mayor 3411 Hwy 126, Ste. 206 Blountville, TN 37617 Phone: (423) 323-6417 Fax: (423) 279-2897 mayor@sullivancounty.org |
Phillips, DennisMember City of Kingsport Mayor 225 West Center St. Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 229-9414 Fax: (423) 229-9350 dennisphillips@kingsporttn.gov |
Irene WellsMember City of Bluff City Mayor POB 161 Bluff City, TN 37618 Phone: (423) 538-7144 Fax: (423) 538-7138 bluffcitycityof@aol.com |
Commissioner Williams, EddieMember Sullivan County 1041 S. Wilcox Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 349-4856 Fax: n/a huntandwilliams@embarqmail.com |
Leonard, Lon Gene Member Bluff City Alderman POB 161 Bluff City, TN 37618 Phone: (423)306-3583 Fax: littlel@btes.tv |
Parham, TomMember Vice Mayor City of Kingsport 225 W. Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 229-9400 Fax: (423) 229-9350 TomParham@kingsporttn.gov |
Browder, Mike Dr.Member Bristol TN Essential Services General Manager PO Box 549 Bristol, TN 37621 Phone: (423) 793-5530 Fax: (423) 793-5545 mbrowder@btes.net |
Smith, ParkerMember Eastman Chemical Company POB 431 Kingsport, TN 37662 Phone: 423.229.2656 Fax: jpsmith@eastman.com |
Hall, AndyMember Wellmont Health Systems Community Affairs Director 1905 American Way Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 230-8533 Fax: (423) 230-8224 Andy.Hall@Wellmont.org |
Webb, Isaac J. Member AEP - Kingsport Service Center Distribution System Manager 420 Riverport Rd Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 578-2201 Fax: (423) 578-2216 ijwebb@aep.com |
Boehling, Greg Member Tennessee Electric Company 1700 John B. Dennis Highway Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 4232474141 Fax: greg.boehling@tnelco.com |
Ferrell, CarolynMember The Robinette Company POB 3567 250 Blackley Road Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423.274.8550 Fax: 423.968.2017 cferrell@therobinetteco.com |
Maxwell, JimMember Bristol Herald Courier 320 Morrison Blvd. Bristol, VA 24201 Phone: 276.645.2522 Fax: 276.645.2537 jmaxwell@bristolnews.com |
McCord, JeffMember VP, Northeast State at Kingsport 300 W. Main Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423.354.5207 Fax: 423.392.4191 jdmcCord@northeaststate.edu |
Zandi, BenMember Bristol City Councilman 637 Rose Street Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: (423) 217-1202 Fax: (423) 217-1204 bz@thetroutdale.com |
Wilson, KeithMember Kingsport Times-News P.O. Box 479 Kingsport, TN 37662 Phone: 423-392-1314 Fax: 423-246-8059 kwilson@timesnews.net |
Yennie, Dr. JubalEx-Officio Member Dir. Sullivan County Schools POB 306 Blountville, TN 37617 Phone: 423.354.1000 Fax: 423.354.1004 jubal.yennie@sullivanK12.net |
Lilly, Dr. GaryEx-Officio Member Dir., Bristol TN City Schools 615 Edgemont Avenue Bristol, TN 37620-2315 Phone: 423.652.9201 Fax: lillyg@btcs.org |
Madison, JoyEx-Officio Member Bristol Chamber of Commerce 20 Volunteer Parkway Britol, TN 37620 Phone: 423.989.4850 Fax: 423.989.4867 jmadison@britolchamber.org |
Campbell, JohnEx-Officio Member City of Kingsport City Manager 225 W. Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 229-9309 Fax: (423) 229-9350 campbellJ@ci.kingsport.tn.us |
Burdine, MilesEx-Officio Member Kingsport Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1403 Kingsport, TN 37662 Phone: (423) 392-8807 Fax: (423) 246-7234 mburdine@kingsportchamber.org |
Broughton, JeffEx-Officio Member City of Bristol City Manager PO Box 1189 Bristol, TN 37621 Phone: (423) 989-5503 Fax: (423) 989-5506 jbroughton@bristoltn.org |
Ailshie, Dr. LyleEx-Officio Member Supt., Kingsport City Schools 1701 E. Center Street Kingsport, TN 37664 Phone: 423.378.2100 Fax: 423.378.2120 lailshie@k12k.com |
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