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Ambassadors
Josh Shores
AFI - Aldebaran Financial Insights, Director of Marketing & DevelopmentJosh aka “that marketing guy” is an East Tennessee native with a passion for people and creativity. He joined AFI at the beginning of 2021 and ha...Daniel Lopez
Odin's Tree Consulting, LLC, Owner23+ year human resources/Business professional with over a decade of experience in Federal Government contracting and various other industries. CON...David Mowell
Citizens Bank, VP, Commercial Lending OfficerCommercial Lender with a demonstrated history of working in the business banking industry. Strong financial professional with a Bachelor of Science...Jerry Headrick
Strategic Placement Group, Customer Success ManagerFriend & Consultanthttp://www.spgroupinc.netKatelyn Drye
New York Life, AgentAs a licensed agent at New York Life Insurance Company, I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial ne...Katelyn Madon
Weichert Realtors - Saxon Clark, Affiliate Broker in TN & VAI grew up in Morristown, TN and have lived in the Kingsport area for 7 years. I live with my husband and our 11 pets on a mini-farm. In my free t...Kina Dutro
STROLL Wooded Place and BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol, Franchise Owner & Publisher Stroll & BeLocal MagazinesKina Dutro is the publisher of Stroll Wooded Place and BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol. She helps reputable local businesses connect with their ideal...Matthew Quay
Assured Insurance Consultants, Commercial Risk AdvisorAssured Insurance Consultants, a local team of agents here to assist you with Commercial Liability, Workers Compensation, Health and Life insurance...Melanie Buchanan
Horizon Credit Union, Executive AssistantI’m a Texas transplant who fell in love with Kingsport, Tennessee when I moved here in May 2014. I started working for Horizon Credit Union in 20...Wendy Watkins
Century 21 Heritage, RealtorSpecializing in residential and commercial real estate, Wendy uses her 13 years of experience to help clients market their property, negotiate cont...Sherri Francis-Castillo
Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center, Executive DirectorI have worked in the medical field for 32 years and have been an Executive Director for 21 years. I truly have a calling for helping the vulnerable...Josh Shores
AFI - Aldebaran Financial Insights, Director of Marketing & Development
Josh aka “that marketing guy” is an East Tennessee native with a passion for people and creativity. He joined AFI at the beginning of 2021 and has hit the ground running. Josh has made a career as a forward thinker, applying the practice of digital strategy with marketing creative. We all have a story to tell, and he is here to share AFI's story and success for helping others. He is an avid musician, loves spending time on the lake, and bleeds orange – GO VOLS! But he is probably best known as Executive Chef of the Shores household, cooking tasty treats for his son and his two doggies!
Quote: “I am not superstitious… but I am a little stitious”
Angela Price
Daniel Lopez
Odin's Tree Consulting, LLC, Owner
23+ year human resources/Business professional with over a decade of experience in Federal Government contracting and various other industries.
CONUS and Global experience in both human resources and business functions in industries such as biotech, technology, defense, financial services, marketing, and more.David Mowell
Citizens Bank, VP, Commercial Lending Officer
Commercial Lender with a demonstrated history of working in the business banking industry. Strong financial professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Mass Communications/Concentration in Advertising from East Tennessee State University.
Jennifer Heronema
Jerry Headrick
Strategic Placement Group, Customer Success Manager
Friend & Consultant
http://www.spgroupinc.netJim Leinbach
Johnnie Swagerty
Katelyn Drye
New York Life, Agent
As a licensed agent at New York Life Insurance Company, I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Katelyn Madon
Weichert Realtors - Saxon Clark, Affiliate Broker in TN & VA
I grew up in Morristown, TN and have lived in the Kingsport area for 7 years. I live with my husband and our 11 pets on a mini-farm. In my free time I enjoy biking, hiking, cooking, reading, yoga, volunteering, traveling, and taking care of my reptiles, cats, dog, and chinchillas. I am a persistent, truthful, and passionate partner you can rely on. I look forward to working with you and helping you begin the next chapter of your life. katelynmadonrealestate.com
Kina Dutro
STROLL Wooded Place and BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol, Franchise Owner & Publisher Stroll & BeLocal Magazines
Kina Dutro is the publisher of Stroll Wooded Place and BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol.
She helps reputable local businesses connect with their ideal clients through both print and digital marketing. Her print magazine content is locally sourced and offers the same benefits of digital media by allowing businesses to hyper-target local residents, but through a beautiful, more “permanent” medium which readers savor and appreciate.Kina loves people and is passionate about building community. She partners with Tri-City residents to create quality monthly publications, giving locals an opportunity to learn about their neighbors and their great community, while also introducing them to great local businesses.
Kina enjoys experiencing other cultures, paddle boarding, and well-roasted coffee. She lives in Kingsport with her husband, Rodney, and their four daughters.
Lee Heronema
Matthew Quay
Assured Insurance Consultants, Commercial Risk Advisor
Assured Insurance Consultants, a local team of agents here to assist you with Commercial Liability, Workers Compensation, Health and Life insurance needs.
Melanie Buchanan
Horizon Credit Union, Executive Assistant
I’m a Texas transplant who fell in love with Kingsport, Tennessee when I moved here in May 2014. I started working for Horizon Credit Union in 2014 and immediately became a convert of the credit union movement. Here’s why: Since 1932, Horizon Credit Union’s commitment has been to serve our members and communities by offering exceptional service and experiences. Throughout the credit union’s history, we have remained true to our founder’s vision and have provided a safe and stable place to save with fair access to credit. Come join us!
Wendy Watkins
Century 21 Heritage, Realtor
Specializing in residential and commercial real estate, Wendy uses her 13 years of experience to help clients market their property, negotiate contracts and navigate through the process of buying and selling real estate. Her goal is to get her clients to the closing table as flawlessly as possible, all while following a strong moral code and a consistent set of values.
Sherri Francis-Castillo
Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center, Executive Director
I have worked in the medical field for 32 years and have been an Executive Director for 21 years. I truly have a calling for helping the vulnerable. Being a benevolent agent in our community is highly important to me. Meeting people at their point of need is my focus and goal!
I have 6 children and 13 grandchildren.
I have a Masters in Organizational Leadership and Psychology.
I live in Kingsport, TNMelinda Chapman