Roane Alliance
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Roane Tourism
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Education Matters
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ROANE ALLIANCE

We plan and implement strategies for the controlled growth of Roane County’s economy as a unified voice representing the best Tennessee has to offer businesses, citizens and travelers.

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ROANE ECD

We bring growth-oriented businesses with strong fiscal discipline, infrastructure and workforce-ready people to East Tennessee.

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ROANE TOURISM

We attract travelers who seek unique heritage and the best outdoor recreational experiences to Roane County.

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ROANE CHAMBER

We connect leaders and organizations for the benefit of local and regional business growth.

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EDUCATION MATTERS

We empower leaders, parents and students to invest in education, so they are better prepared to fulfill the workforce opportunities of Roane County’s future.

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RETIRE ROANE

We offer natural beauty, historic charm and low-cost living, distinguishing Roane County as one of the best retirement destinations in the nation.

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Roane Leadership: Board & Staff

Roane Alliance

How May we help you? 

You'll find the friendly, experienced, and committed Roane Alliance staff and board of directors helpful and knowledgeable. Every day, we and our partners work toward unified goals for education and workforce development, improved quality of life and increased prosperity for Roane residents. Connect with us and find out why Roane is attracting success.  

Roane Alliance BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Julian Ahler
Kingston, TN

Kendall Bear
Rockwood Electric Utility
Rockwood, TN

David Bell
Roane County Commission
Kingston, TN

Ron Berry
Ron Berry Insurance
Rockwood, TN

Marilyn Calfee
Kingston, TN

Suzie Clay
Uselton, Clay & Bright
Kingston, TN

 

Lynn Farnham
Roane County Government
Kingston, TN

Kevin Helms
City Manager
Harriman, TN

Junior Hendrickson
Roane County Commission
Harriman, TN

Jim Henry
Coldwell Banker
Kingston, TN

Buddy Holley
City Councilman
Harriman, TN

Leigha Humphries
UT-Battelle
Oak Ridge, TN

Mitchell Kyker
Kyker Funeral Home
Harriman, TN

Gail Lyke
First Bank of Tennessee
Rockwood, TN

Darryl Meadows
United Community Bank
Kingston, TN

Kenyon Mee
Perma-Fix
Kingston, TN

Mayor Tim Neal
City of Kingston
Kingston, TN

Jim Owens
IDB Treasurer

Jim Palmer
IDB Chair

Terry Payne
ORAU
Oak Ridge, TN

Dana Peterka
Regional Director of SCORE
Rockwood, TN

Jason Pilant
Roane Medical Center
Harriman, TN

Al Reardon
CNS Y-12
Oak Ridge, TN

Ken Rueter
UCOR
Oak Ridge, TN

Becky Ruppe
City of Rockwood
Rockwood, TN

Barry Stephenson
McLinc
Oak Ridge, TN

Jerry Stephens - Secretary
AGA Insurance
Kingston, TN 

Sharon Templeton - Vice Chair
Energy Solutions
Oak Ridge, TN

Candace Vannasdale
Harriman Utility Board
Harriman, TN

Mark Watson
City of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN

David Webb
Rocky Top General Store
Harriman, TN

Chris Whaley - Board Chair
RSCC
Harriman, TN

George Wilson - Treasurer
Knoxville, TN

Ron Woody
Roane County Executive
Kingston, TN

Industrial Development Board Members

Jim Palmar
Chairman
Retired
Oak Ridge, TN

David Webb
Vice Chairman
Rocky Top General Store
Harriman, TN

James Owens
Secretary
Treasurer
Dienamic Tooling Systems
Kingston, TN

Quentin Craig
Rentenbach Constructors Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN

Teddy Haywood
Blue Springs Boat Company
Oak Ridge, TN

Bob Kite
ORNL
Rockwood, TN

Jeff Nichols
ORNL
Oak Ridge, TN

Tommy Thompson
Retired
Co-owner Nealy Thompson Heating and Air
Rockwood, TN

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