Our
Team
Our ACT Team
play a significant role in the lives of the people we support and display integrity, humility, compassion, and enthusiasm. They provide services out of love and passion for their job on a daily basis.
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Empower
We celebrate and recognize the potential of every individual we support and give them the skills they need to reach their goal.
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Growth
We are always innovating and striving to embrace every opportunity to learn and improve services as a company and encouraging personal growth in the individuals we support.
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Leadership
ACT has been the leader in facilitating equity, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and innovating and adapting services to meet the needs of the individuals we support.
Staff
Amelia Marbury
CEO
I started at ACT as the CEO in 2020. Prior to starting at ACT, I was the Associate Director at Tri-County Center in Athens. I have worked with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults for 20 years and worked in various departments/positions including: DSP, Job Coaching, Medication Case Management, and Incident Management Coordinator. I also supervised Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation Departments, and Day Services Department. I graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan University with a BS degree in Human Services and I have an AS degree in Psychology.
Amelia Marbury
CEO
I started at ACT as the CEO in 2020. Prior to starting at ACT, I was the Associate Director at Tri-County Center in Athens. I have worked with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults for 20 years and worked in various departments/positions including: DSP, Job Coaching, Medication Case Management, and Incident Management Coordinator. I also supervised Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation Departments, and Day Services Department. I graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan University with a BS degree in Human Services and I have an AS degree in Psychology.
Brandi Markowicz, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
I have only worked for ACT since November of 2023 but have been a BSN, RN for 10 years. I started as a PRN RN while working my full-time nursing job and absolutely fell in love with the individuals that we love and support! I applied for and accepted the Director of Nursing position on May 13, 2024. Also, I have left sided Spastic Cerebral Palsy and have always had a special place in my heart for individuals with special needs. As the Director of Nursing, I still love to work in the houses with our individuals. I visit every medical house at least once a week to hang out with my staff and our individuals. Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my parents, my son who is 16 years old, and my boyfriend. I also have 3 tuxedo cats who are a blast to have around!
Brandi Markowicz, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
I have only worked for ACT since November of 2023 but have been a BSN, RN for 10 years. I started as a PRN RN while working my full-time nursing job and absolutely fell in love with the individuals that we love and support! I applied for and accepted the Director of Nursing position on May 13, 2024. Also, I have left sided Spastic Cerebral Palsy and have always had a special place in my heart for individuals with special needs. As the Director of Nursing, I still love to work in the houses with our individuals. I visit every medical house at least once a week to hang out with my staff and our individuals. Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my parents, my son who is 16 years old, and my boyfriend. I also have 3 tuxedo cats who are a blast to have around!
Charleen Logsdon
Day/Residential Director
I moved to Lenoir City from Northern Maine (Limestone) in December of 2015. I have worked a good majority of my life in health care working with Alzheimer’s and Long term care residents. In February of 2016, I started at ACT as a DSP in the day program working my way up to Health Coordinator, then Team Leader in 2021, and Day/Residential Director in 2024. I am also a proud mother and grandmother. Hobbies include genealogy, reading, and puzzles.
Charleen Logsdon
Day/Residential Director
I moved to Lenoir City from Northern Maine (Limestone) in December of 2015. I have worked a good majority of my life in health care working with Alzheimer’s and Long term care residents. In February of 2016, I started at ACT as a DSP in the day program working my way up to Health Coordinator, then Team Leader in 2021, and Day/Residential Director in 2024. I am also a proud mother and grandmother. Hobbies include genealogy, reading, and puzzles.
Crystal Groover
Supported Employment Director
I have worked at ACT for 31 years. I started out in residential but quickly went into employment after 6 months. I have been helping people with disabilities find jobs they enjoy ever since, all the while promoting independence and living the best quality of life. I am a big advocate for the rights of everyone. I do enjoy the ocean from time to time.
Crystal Groover
Supported Employment Director
I have worked at ACT for 31 years. I started out in residential but quickly went into employment after 6 months. I have been helping people with disabilities find jobs they enjoy ever since, all the while promoting independence and living the best quality of life. I am a big advocate for the rights of everyone. I do enjoy the ocean from time to time.
Mariam Amburn
HR Director
In 2017 I started in the position of the Human Resources Director for Adult Community Training. Prior to that, I was a Team Leader for the shift homes. In addition to Human Resources, I also fill the role of Event Management Coordinator and Provider Investigator. I care deeply about our agency, the people we support, and our staff. I’m grateful to be part of such a wonderful work family! I am a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, where I majored in Psychology. Most of my life I have lived in Lenoir City and I love this community. I am married and have 3 sons. Family is very important to me.
Mariam Amburn
HR Director
In 2017 I started in the position of the Human Resources Director for Adult Community Training. Prior to that, I was a Team Leader for the shift homes. In addition to Human Resources, I also fill the role of Event Management Coordinator and Provider Investigator. I care deeply about our agency, the people we support, and our staff. I’m grateful to be part of such a wonderful work family! I am a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, where I majored in Psychology. Most of my life I have lived in Lenoir City and I love this community. I am married and have 3 sons. Family is very important to me.
Rachel Price
Employment Development Coordinator
Rachel has been employed since September 2005. She started out working in the community and job coaching. She has worked as a Residential Manager, Supported Living Home Coordinator, Shift Home Coordinator, and now the Employment Development Coordinator. Rachel has a big heart for the people we support and always puts their needs above everything else. In addition to all her job responsibilities, she is also the one behind our beautifully decorated office. She is also our party planner, making sure our folks have something extra to look forward to for most holidays. Outside of work, you can find Rachel spending time with her family, which includes all her dogs. She enjoys going to yard sales, camping, going to races, and all the things that living in the country offer.
Rachel Price
Employment Development Coordinator
Rachel has been employed since September 2005. She started out working in the community and job coaching. She has worked as a Residential Manager, Supported Living Home Coordinator, Shift Home Coordinator, and now the Employment Development Coordinator. Rachel has a big heart for the people we support and always puts their needs above everything else. In addition to all her job responsibilities, she is also the one behind our beautifully decorated office. She is also our party planner, making sure our folks have something extra to look forward to for most holidays. Outside of work, you can find Rachel spending time with her family, which includes all her dogs. She enjoys going to yard sales, camping, going to races, and all the things that living in the country offer.
Shelly Hodge
Shift Home Director
I have been an employee at ACT for 27 years. I started out as an overnight DSP in 1995, in 1996 I became House Manager, 2011 I moved up to the Coordinator for the Shift Home Team, and 2017 I became the Shift Home Team Leader. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially the grandkids. I am an avid animal lover and I currently own two dogs.
Shelly Hodge
Shift Home Director
I have been an employee at ACT for 27 years. I started out as an overnight DSP in 1995, in 1996 I became House Manager, 2011 I moved up to the Coordinator for the Shift Home Team, and 2017 I became the Shift Home Team Leader. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially the grandkids. I am an avid animal lover and I currently own two dogs.
Board
David Cole
Board Member
Board of Directors since 2013.
David Cole
Board Member
Board of Directors since 2013.
Wendy Shea-Messler
Board Chairperson
Joined the Board of Directors in 2019.
Wendy Shea-Messler
Board Chairperson
Joined the Board of Directors in 2019.
Amanda Smith
Board Secretary
Joined the Board of Directors in 2019.
Amanda Smith
Board Secretary
Joined the Board of Directors in 2019.
Mike Easter
Board Co-Chair
Joined the Board of Directors in 2019.
Mike Easter
Board Co-Chair
Joined the Board of Directors in 2019.
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