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.

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 and then Team Leader in 2021. I am also a proud mother and grandmother. Hobbies include genealogy, reading, and puzzles.

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.

I have worked for ACT for 18 years. I love the individuals we support like my family & I am blessed to know them. I have held several different positions here at ACT during my 18 years and I love my job! Outside of work, I love doing activities with my kids and grandkids. We enjoy camping, going to the mountains, and going to the beach.

I first became familiar with ACT when I started working as a Medical Assistant in a primary care office where some of the people we support visited. It it there that I developed a love for them and for the company. When I started nursing school in 2021, I became an employee first as a Personal Assistant and then a Direct Support Staff. When I graduated Nursing school and obtained my license, I was honored to accept the position of Director of Nursing. I am so excited to be able to serve in this capacity.

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 Incident Management Coordinator and Provider Investigator. I have worked at ACT for a total of 12 years. 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. My husband and I were foster parents and we adopted my youngest son through foster care. When I am not at work, I am usually spending time with my kids and my large extended family.

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.

I started working with ACT in January 2001. I have worked as a Companion, provided Respite care, DSP in Shift homes, Medical homes, and Intense Needs home and many things in between. I currently hold the Nursing Team Leader position over the medical homes and very much enjoy the individuals that we support! I have raised three children in these same years as well as went back to school to obtain my nursing degree while working full-time. I have a quote that I like to use, “ Smile because you are appreciated! “.

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.