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Who We Are

The BRIDGE team is dedicated to promoting economic growth and prosperity throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. With experience in traditional economic development, workforce development, housing development, research and marketing, and non-profit funding, we stand ready to assist communities, existing economic developers, and businesses.

Our Team

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McKenzie Templeton
Development Director

McKenzie joined the team in May 2024 from a background in nonprofit programming, workforce attraction/retention + development initiatives, and social media marketing. She is a graduate of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program and the organizer for TEDxJohnsonCity.

 

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Scott Robertson
Communications Director

Scott came to the Hub after 20 years writing for and editing the Business Journal of Tri-Cities, TN/VA, where he achieved national recognition for persuasive writing supporting regional economic development. He was also Communications Director for United Way of Southwest Virginia.

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Rebecca Davis
Finance Director

Rebecca has served as the Finance Director since March 2023. With more than 15 years of expertise in finances and a background in organizational, community, and economic development, she works to build systems and partnerships that transform organizations and communities.

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John Rose
Executive Director

John spent 20 years building residential, commercial, municipal and industrial projects throughout the region before founding his own company, which built homes and developed subdivisions. Most recently he served as Economic Development Director for Kingsport, Tennessee.

BRIDGE Board of Directors

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Julie Bennett
Chair

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

Ballad Health

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Brian Noland
Vice Chair

President

East Tennessee State University

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Adrian Holt
Secretary/Treasurer

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Eastman

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Cathy Ball

City Manager

Johnson City, Tennessee

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Will Barrett

President & CEO

Bank of Tennessee

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Jerry Caldwell

President & General Manager

Bristol Motor Speedway

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Mark Costa

Chairman & CEO

Eastman

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Joe Grandy
Mayor,
Washington County, Tennessee

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Alan Levine

Chairman and CEO

Ballad Health

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Paul Montgomery

Mayor

Kingsport, Tennessee

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Richard Venable

Mayor

Sullivan County, Tennessee

MISSION

Cultivate economic growth and celebrate the unique quality of life in our region.

VISION

Be a driving force in uniting our communities to build prosperous, thriving areas that are recognized globally.

VALUES

We believe in working together to attract investments and form partnerships that benefit everyone in the region.

Let us know how we can help.

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