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Tennessee Chapter

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Membership in the Tennessee Chapter offers a choice of many events and activities, through which members can connect with local business and government officials, get timely information about business opportunities and give back to the local community.

Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the Tennessee Chapter is active though numerous committees and holds regular membership meetings.

The current members of the Tennessee Board of Directors are:

Officers:
Vice President Tennessee Chapter: Rick Dearholt, Sullivan International Group
Vice President Elect: Stephanie Long, Safety & Ecology Corporation
Secretary: Renee Echols, Perma-Fix
Treasurer: Pat Flood, AECOM

Members at Large:
Harry Boston, Boston Government Services
Paul Terp, Strategic Management Solutions, LLC
Steve Priest, EnergySolutions
Loong Yong, Spectra Tech
Karen Harris, DeNuke Contracting Services
Wayne Human, White Oak Strategies
Betsy Childs, AVISCO
Sherree Shaw, CH2M Hill
Andy White, Firewater, LLC


The Chapter holds monthly membership meetings, typically beginning at 5:30 PM on the fourth Thursday of each month and held at either Knoxville or Oak Ridge venues. A wide range of guest speakers are invited to speak on topics and opportunities of interest to ETEBA members. The event usually begins with time to network and a cash bar is provided. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM and the program begins at 7:00 PM. A nominal fee is charged to cover the expenses of the event.

The Chapter's annual charity events include the ETEBA Scholarship Golf Tournament, which provides scholarships to area high school seniors and is held in conjunction with the ETEBA Annual Business Opportunities Conference, and the ETEBA Holiday Event, which collects donations for the local food bank and raises money to help needy local families.

See the ETEBA Calendar of Events for upcoming Tennessee activities.

Committees: The Tennessee Chapter has these very active committees:
  • Member Services Committee: this committee is responsible for planning and coordinating member events, such as workshops, social gatherings, and networking events. (Committee Chairperson – Karen Harris)
  • Conference Committee: this committee is responsible for planning and producing the ETEBA annual Business Opportunities Conference. (Committee Chairperson – Jenny Freeman)
  • Government Relations: this committee addresses federal, state and local government matters that relate to business opportunities and growth. (Committee Chairperson – Harry Boston)
  • Education: the committee develops scholarship and intern opportunities for deserving high school graduating senior, and identifies and develops educational sessions and training courses that will benefit member companies. (Committee Chairperson – Stephanie Long)
  • Safety: the committee supports the activities of the Oak Ridge Business Safety Partnership to promote safety, and conducts quarterly safety forums focusing on current safety concerns. (Committee Chairperson – Jenny Freeman)

Members interested in serving on the Chapter Board of Directors or any of the Committees should contact Linda Short in the ETEBA office at 865.591.8776.

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