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
Outreach
Betty Rutherford
Housing Case Manager
Nicole Howsare
SSVF Team Lead
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
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
Intake & Benefits Team
Laurie Ensworth
Intake & Benefits Team Leader
Saphire McDonald
Intake & Benefits Assistant
May Orr
Intake & Benefits Assistant
Community Data Solutions Team
Julie Meaney
Director of Community Data Solutions
Sarah Chapman
CES Coordinator
Clint Johnson
Information Systems Administrator
Finance Team
Pat Ranalli
Grant Administrator
Patricia Powell
Grant Administrator Assistant
Programs + Innovation
Wendy Martin
Donation Center Coordinator
Ashley Watsky
GLH Program Coordinator
Merissa Walden
GLH Assistant Program Coordinator
Joyce Foster
Volunteer
Lisa Serri
Volunteer
Maintenance Team
Daniel Huddle
Maintenance and Transportation
William Huddle
Housing Inspector
