Vision
Our vision is to create opportunities for people in our community experiencing a housing crisis to find a place they can call home.
Mission Statement
ECHO’s mission is to break the cycles of homelessness experienced by individuals and families in our community.
Core Values
- Commitment – To provide a positive impact for our community
- Respect – Treating all people equally with the dignity and respect they deserve
- Advocacy – Promoting awareness, education and understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness
- Service – Providing innovative person centered approaches
- Professionalism – Strengthening our team through personal and professional development
Executive Leadership
Joey Smoak
Chief Executive Officer
Briley Altman
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Ann Gowdy
Chief Innovation Officer
Bryan Hill
Chief Human Resources Officer
Eric Owens
Chief Operating Officer
Veterans Team
Nicole Howsare
SSVF Program Manager
Kim Pike
Bridge Housing Program Manager
Ricky Prather
Intake & Outreach Coordinator
Taylor Sweat
GPD Program Coordinator
Mathew Whitener
Veteran Outreach
Betty Rutherford
Housing Case Manager
Alison McKay
Housing Case Manager
Shelby Morgan
Housing Case Manager
Melissa Hart
Housing Case Manager
Kayla Watson
Veteran Health Care Navigator
Timothy Toy
Bridge Housing Case Manager
Travis Grier
Bridge Housing Case Manager
John Mention
Bridge Housing Case Manager
Artis McArn
Bridge Housing Case Manager
Stu McCollum
Bridge Housing Case Manager
Frank Williams
Bridge Housing Property Services
Ernest Livingston
Bridge Housing Property Services
Kelly Poe
Bridge Housing Food Services
Kasey McGill
Bridge Housing Food Services
Gary Ramsey
Veteran's Claims Assistant
HUD Team
Tom Caterina
HUD Program Manager
Richard Bailey
PSH Program Coordinator
Kiarra Stephenson
HUD Team Leader
Heidi Mowder
Housing Case Manager
Jerell Wesley
Housing Case Manager
Nikki Barnhill
Housing Case Manager
Lyndsay Anderson
Housing Case Manager
Shanata Faulk
Housing Case Manager
Community Data Solutions Team
Julie Meaney
Director of Community Data Solutions
Sarah Chapman
CES Access Point Manager
Clint Johnson
Information Systems Administrator
Nancy Phillips
Data & Marketing Specialist
Laurie Ensworth
Intake & Benefits Assistant
May Orr
Intake & Benefits Assistant
Saphire McDonald
Housing Assistance Processor
Melissa Ball
Housing Assistance Processor
Jennifer Livingston
Housing Assistance Processor
Rori Button
Housing Assistance Processor
SeaChange Wellness
Kimberly Alford
Wellness Program Manager
Merissa Walden
Residential Recovery Program Coordinator
Hannah Nixon
Assistant Residential Recovery Program Coordinator
Maggi Agle
Wellness & Recovery Specialist
Volunteers and Interns
Joyce Foster
Volunteer
Finance Team
Pat Ranalli
Grant Administrator
Patricia Powell
Grant Administrator Assistant
Danielle Soles
Assistant Grant Specialist
Administrative Team
Amanda White
Compliance Support Specialist
Susan Metallo
Quality Improvement
Maintenance Team
William Huddle
Housing Inspector
