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
Dr. Ann Gowdy
Chief Programs + Innovation Officer
Veterans Team
Eric Owens
Director of Veteran Services
Ricky Prather
Intake & Outreach Coordinator
Mathew Whitener
SSVF Outreach
Anton Uzzle
SSVF Outreach
Nicole Howsare
SSVF Program Coordinator
Betty Rutherford
Housing Case Manager
Alissa Rodriguez
Housing Case Manager
Amanda White
Housing Case Manager
Alison McKay
Housing Case Manager
Kim Pike
GPD Program Coordinator
Scott Festejo
Bridge Housing Coordinator
Timothy Toy
Bridge Housing Case Manager
Travis Grier
Bridge Housing Case Manager
Frank Williams
Bridge Housing Property Services
Ernest Livingston
Bridge Housing Property Services
Kelly Poe
Bridge Housing Food Services
Gary Ramsey
Veteran's Claims Assistant
HUD Team
Kiarra Stephenson
HUD Team Leader
Tom Caterina
RRH Program Coordinator
Richard Bailey
PSH Property Specialist
Alison Moen
Housing Case Manager
Heidi Mowder
Housing Case Manager
Jerell Wesley
Housing Case Manager
Nikki Barnhill
Housing Case Manager
Melissa Hart
Rapid Resolution & Benefits Specialist
Community Data Solutions Team
Julie Meaney
Director of Community Data Solutions
Clint Johnson
Information Systems Administrator
Sarah Chapman
CES Coordinator
Nancy Phillips
HMIS & CES Support Specialist
Laurie Ensworth
Intake & Benefits Team Leader
May Orr
Intake & Benefits Assistant
Sabrina Woodard
Intake & Benefits Assistant
Saphire McDonald
Housing Assistance Processor
Melissa Ball
Housing Assistance Processor
Jennifer Livingston
Housing Assistance Processor
SeaChange Wellness
Kimberly Alford
Director of HUD Services
Taylor Sweat
Wellness & Recovery Specialist
Maggi Agle
Wellness & Recovery Specialist
Merissa Walden
Residential Recovery Program Coordinator
Hannah Nixon
Assistant Residential Recovery Program Coordinator
Volunteers and Interns
Wendy Martin
Volunteer
Joyce Foster
Volunteer
Finance Team
Pat Ranalli
Grant Administrator
Patricia Powell
Grant Administrator Assistant
Danielle Soles
Assistant Grant Specialist
Administrative Team
Tammy Floyd
Compliance Support Specialist
Maintenance Team
William Huddle
Housing Inspector
