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LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPDonor Report 2025-26 R o s e C e n t e r C o u n c i l f o r t h e A r t s
Dear Leadership Donors, Because of you, our community is stronger. In 2025, 300 individuals and families gave $688,412 — or 47% of our total campaign — demonstrating the powerful impact of leadership giving. Your generosity goes beyond dollars; it reflects a deep commitment to the well-being and future of Hamblen County. You are setting the pace, inspiring others, and helping ensure that families have stability, children have opportunity, and our community continues to thrive. Thank you for your leadership, your trust, and your lasting impact. With sincere appreciation, Haley Ellis Fugate, Executive Director2 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT
American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee Boys and Girls Club of Morristown Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee Friends of Hospice - Serenity House Girls Inc. of Hamblen County Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition Helen Ross McNabb Center Helping Hands Clinic Kingswood Home for Children Lakeway Achievement Center Lakeway Area Habitat for Humanity Lakeway CASA M.A.T.S. - Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter Morristown-Hamblen Central Services Morristown-Hamblen Child Care Center Morristown Emergency and Rescue Squad Rose Center and Council for the Arts SafeSpace Scouting America - Great Smoky Mountain Council Senior Citizens Center Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) Stepping Out United Way Hamblen County PARTNER AGENCIES United Way Hamblen County’s allocation process is steered by a group of community volunteers and is approved by our Board of Directors. Organizations below were funded January - December 2025.UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT | 3
Ray & Barbara Bible Patricia Bible T. Phillip & Carrie Carlyle David & Susan Culvern G.O. Haggard FLP Steve & Nancy Henrikson Chris & Stephanie Liposky Mark & Renee McGarel George McGuffin Tom & Kelle Strate Doyle & Deanna Wallace4 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORTH A M B L E N C O U N T Y Rooted in a distinguished national legacy of philanthropic excellence and recognized across the United Way Worldwide network, the Tocqueville Society embodies the pinnacle of leadership and generosity at United Way Hamblen County. The individuals recognized below demonstrated this commitment through their 2025 fiscal year contributions, supporting allocations to partner agencies in 2026. Ordre de LibertéOrdre de LibertéOrdre de Liberté $25,000-$49,999 Donald Rogers Carl & Sandy Storms Membres de la SociétéMembres de la SociétéMembres de la Société $10,000-$24,999
WWHHAALLEENN WHALENLLEEAADDEERRSSHHIIPPCCIIRRCCLLEE LEADERSHIPCIRCLEFounded in 1987 with 20 visionary donors, the Whalen Leadership Circle continues to honor Larry Whalen’s spirit of generous leadership.. The individuals recognized below demonstrated this commitment through their 2025 fiscal year contributions, supporting allocations to partner agencies in 2026.UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT | 5 DIAMOND CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999 Sharon Blake Caroline Carver Dr. Eric & Sherry Delay Billy Harless Robert & Bertie Holmes Darrell Jones Alex Rom-Roginski & Tish Jones Greg & Amy Steisslinger Dr. Walt & Laura Stinson Gildas & Donna Thoraval Vic & Connie Trobaugh Tim & Connie Wild Robert & Carol Wood Nathan & Erin Yates John Yeager GirlsInc.ofHamblenCounty
EMERALD CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Dr. Jeffrey & Patricia Adams Dr. Maria Arturi Melissa Bailey Pete & Sami Barile Dr. Sidney Boyd Jim & Carolyn Clawson Justin & Jennifer Cook James & Mira Craine Jerry & Ann Cranford Jeff Cranford Duane & Bonnie Deardorff David & Susanne Deneau Dr. Sam & Martha Ann Fulk Dr. Joe & Kathy Gibson, Jr. Lee & Barbara Grubbs Dr. Tyler & Chesnea Hamilton Dr. Shannon & Amy Hancock Crampton & Aimee Helms William C. Hipshire Homer Hsieh Scott Kington Ryan & Audra Kragel Eric Kreitz Amber Lanning Mike Mandzak Dwayne & Kim MatthewsWW HH AALLEENN W H ALENLL EE AA DD EE RR SS HH IIPP CCIIRRCCLLEE L E A D E R S H IP CIRCLE Dr. Mark & Allison McKenna Brad Moncla Joe & Melissa Morehouse Smokey & Sharon Oats Rachel Osborne Dr. Sunil & Jo Ramaprasad Adam Rankin Scott Reams Emily Reynolds Steve & Linda Rippetoe Drew & Tara Rowe Brandon & Lindsay Sawyer Bill & Cheryl Seale Steven Skaggs Wayman & Becky Skelton Parker & Kelci Smith Marc Stevens Kevin & Katherine Smith Elizabeth Stubblefield Cindy Thompson Eric & Kim Ward Ben & Marsha Williamson6 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT
PLATINUM CIRCLE $2,000-$2,499 Dr. Jose & Carole Amador, Jr. Shane Caldwell Joey Chandler Daniel & Haley Fugate Dr. Rajeev Gupta Joe & Sandra Harper Eric Hearl Chris & Lada Horn Dr. Paul & Jeannie Jett Jason Lay Gordon Lintz Raul Rangel Monty & Susan Sams Scott Shafer Jason & Lisa Spoone Kent Strumski Allison Wilson Daniel & Jamie ZittWW HH AALLEENN W H ALENLL EE AA DD EE RR SS HH IIPP CCIIRRCCLLEE L E A D E R S H IP CIRCLEUNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT | 7 GOLD CIRCLE $1,500-$1,999 Aaron Archer Noelle Bean Patricia Boyer Dr. Michael & Elisabeth Brooks Tyler Brown Rusty & Reenie Cantwell Zach Corbin Danielle Davis Lynn & Robin Dawson Andrew & Beth Ellard Jane Elliott Tammy Fleenor Leigh Ann Fluker Brian & Christy Gair Jason & Holly Hill Melanie Hime Chuck & Shirley Holt Tonya Houk Dennis & Jacqui Inman Nick & Angie Johnson Kaitlin Lambert James Lile Dr. Frank B. & Jennifer Little Doris B. Loar Wallace & Lisa Long
GOLD CIRCLE $1,500-$1,999WW HH AALLEENN W H ALENLL EE AA DD EE RR SS HH IIPP CCIIRRCCLLEE L E A D E R S H IP CIRCLE Dr. & Mrs. O. Raymond Lowry, III Gary Matthews Patrick & Shenoa McGuffin Shawni Meehan Brad Ottens Lisa Owen Linda Raines Bonnie Ramsey David & Jessica Rich Doyle Scott Kay Senter Dr. Greg & Connie Sexton Andy & Tishia Smith Roni Snyder J. Michael & Erin Tharp Bill & Lisa Trusler Donnie Vannoy8 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT SILVER CIRCLE $1,000-$1,499 Deborah Aarons Rudy Abate Johnny Acuff Ron & Connie Ailey Nicole Allen Robert & Leigh Ann Allen Ken & Mary Allum Darlene Alvis W. Evan Anderson Adam Andrews Bill Bales Stephen Barclay Joey & Megan Barnard Chris & Kim Battig Mickey & Sandy Beesley Max & Marsha Biery David Bivens Dan & Sharon Blair Jim & Eugenia Bond Keith Breeding David & Maudie Briggs Dr. Conrad L. Brimhall Bill Brittain Ricky Bruce Mike & Ashli Bunch Jerry & Linda Burke(con’t)
SILVER CIRCLE $1,000-$1,499 Dan Cambern Bruce & Elizabeth Campbell John Cannon Noah Cannon Peter & Dawn Cantwell Chris & Susan Capps Jason & Lauren Carroll Kayla Carter James Chadbourne Mayor Gary & Sharon Chesney Larry Clark Dr. Peter & Becky Clark Tim & Christine Coley Mayor Chris & Jackie Cutshaw Hubert & Kathy Davis Judy & Tinsley Davis Brad DeBoy Bryan Delozier John & Jean Ann Dugger, Jr. Rick Eldridge Cory Everett Terry & Jill Fishburn Dan & Ellen Fisher Nathan Foshie Russell & Nellie FoustWW HH AALLEENN W H ALENLL EE AA DD EE RR SS HH IIPP CCIIRRCCLLEE L E A D E R S H IP CIRCLEUNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT | 9 Link Gibbons Nancy Goan Melissa Goin John Will Goode Sarah Gose Christine Gosser Wendy Grafalda Maples Shannon & Janice Greene Stan & Sharon Greene Sam & Leslie Grigsby Lisa Grooms James Harrell Chris Harville & Ericka Goode Dr. Aleighia Helderman Chris & Amy Herndon Terry Hessick Melanie Higgs John & Lynn Hodge Chad & Marsha Huntsman Joe & Jean Huntsman Erik Hutchins Dr. Louis & Melissa Hyde Rod & Robyn Isaacs Randall & Lisa Jolley Buddy & June Ann Jones(con’t)
SILVER CIRCLE $1,000-$1,499 Darwin & Linda Kilday Scott & Janet Killian Jamie & Kim Lambert Roger Lawson Drew & Jordan Leach Paul LeBel Susan Lewis Tammy Lovins Sharron Loy Zac & Leslie Lynch Gene & Becca Lynch Jack & Lin Maloney Todd & Lisa Marshall Bradley McCamey John & Ashley McClellan Ted & Beth McGhee-Folsom Brent & Olivia McGlothin Matt & Whitney McGowan Rich & Wendy McGowan Frank & Whitney McGuffin Ed & Karen McKinney Cynthia McPherson Al & Bonnie Michaud Jimmy Millsaps Mary C. Moffatt Noel MontepequeWW HH AALLEENN W H ALENLL EE AA DD EE RR SS HH IIPP CCIIRRCCLLEE L E A D E R S H IP CIRCLE Jeffrey Montgomery Ray & Tonja Murphy Sam Neill Dr. Robert Overholt Cindy Patterer Edward Peery Blain & Lindy Potter Mike & Nancy Preston David Quillen Chris Ricci Dale Roop Clark & Monica Rucker Rex Satterfield Sam & Jessica Schaus Pete Schoenhoff Doug Scott John & Marla Seals Willie Seals Andy Shafer Mark & Cindy Shoun Steve Shumard Tim & Gean Ann Sing Stacey Smith Jim & Judy Smith Stanley & Patsy Snowden Charles Southerland(con’t)10 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT
WW HHAALLEENN W HALENLL EE AA DD EE RR SSHHIIPPCCIIRRCCLLEE L E A D E R SHIPCIRCLESILVER CIRCLE $1,000-$1,499 Lisa Stapleton Brandon Stubblefield Jeffrey C. & Ashley Taylor Jeff & Sylvia Tharp Mike & Dana Thompson David & Terri Tilson Rhonda Trent Jerry & Mary Anne Tucker Vicky Turner Freddy Walker John & Shannon Wallace Josh & Jodi Weddington Randy & Kathy Wells April White Susan Widener Jody & Rosemary Wigington David & Stacy Wild Lance & Holly Wild Frank & Debra Williams Rev. David Williams Betty Wolfe Marlys Wood James Wright, Jr. Kris & Hannah Yarlett Hassell York Kenny & Roland ZittUNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY LEADERSHIP DONOR REPORT | 11 United Way Hamblen County would also like to extend a sincere thank you to those individuals and families who have joined the Leadership Circle and wish to remain anonymous.(con’t) Stepping Out, Inc.
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