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
Leadership Team

Joey Smoak
Chief Executive Officer

Briley Altman
Chief Financial Officer

Kyle Jenkins
Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Ann Gowdy
Chief Programs + Innovation Officer

Tammy Floyd
Administration & Compliance Officer
Veterans Team

Eric Owens
Director of Veteran Services

John Mention
SSVF Intake Coordinator

Ricky Prather
SSVF Outreach

Mathew Whitener
SSVF Outreach

Nicole Howsare
SSVF Team Lead

Betty Rutherford
Housing Case Manager

Alissa Rodriguez
Housing Case Manager

Amanda White
Housing Case Manager

Kim Pike
GPD Case Manager

Scott Festejo
Bridge Housing Coordinator

Paul Stevens
Bridge Housing Case Manager

Timothy Toy
Bridge Housing Case Manager

Travis Grier
Bridge Housing Property Services

Jon Fisher
Bridge Housing Food Services

Ally Roberts
Veteran Healthcare Navigator
HUD Team

Kimberly Alford
Director of HUD Services

Taylor Sweat
RRH Team Leader

Alison Moen
Housing Case Manager

Heidi Mowder
Housing Case Manager

Jerell Wesley
Housing Case Manager

Kiarra Stephenson
Housing Case Manager

Richard Bailey
Housing Case Manager

Tom Caterina
Housing Case Manager

Nikki Jensen
Housing Case Manager

Wes Coffey
Housing Case Manager

Sammi Ruesch
Rapid Resolution & Benefits Specialist

Cayce Wells
Outreach
Community Data Solutions Team

Julie Meaney
Director of Community Data Solutions

Sarah Chapman
CES Coordinator

Nancy Phillips
HMIS & CES Support Specialist

Clint Johnson
Information Systems Administrator
Intake & Benefits Team

Laurie Ensworth
Intake & Benefits Team Leader

Saphire McDonald
Intake & Benefits Assistant

May Orr
Intake & Benefits Assistant
Programs + Innovation

Wendy Martin
Donation Center Coordinator

Joyce Foster
Volunteer

Earl Morris
Donation Center Team Member

Joseph Decker
Donation Center Team Member

Ashley Watsky
GLH Program Coordinator

Merissa Walden
GLH Assistant Program Coordinator
Finance Team

Pat Ranalli
Grant Administrator

Patricia Powell
Grant Administrator Assistant
Maintenance Team

Daniel Huddle
Maintenance and Transportation

William Huddle
Housing Inspector