Contact The Foundation

Mona Blanton-Kitts

President & CEO

Houston Smelcer

VP of Development & Government Relations

Houston Smelcer manages the Foundation's staff and fundraising efforts from campaigns to events.

Howard Blum

Sponsorship Specialist

Howard Blum has been employed with the Foundation for 15 years and assists with the Knoxville Challenger.

Pamela Coleman

Special Events Coordinator

Pamela oversees the Big BBQ Bash, Russell Biven Clayfest, Sunset Shenanigans and the Beth Haynes 12 Days of Christmas Online Auction.

Heather Davis

Director of Community Relations

Heather is the director of community relations for the McNabb Center and manages the Center's media and marketing needs.

Amy Fellhoelter

Community Relations Coordinator

Amy oversees Dear Santa and Christmas in July and assists with each of the Foundation's fundraising events.

Kerrie Hunter

Hamilton Assistant Director of Development

Kerrie oversees the McNabb Center Golf Tournament and Scenic City Sporting Clays. Kerrie also manages all fundraising and capital campaigns in Hamilton County.

Krista Kennedy

Assistant Director of Development & Foundation Events

Krista oversees the Spirit Award Dinner, Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp Golf Tournament, Evening of Hope and the Knoxville Challenger. Krista also manages all fundraising and capital campaigns in Hamblen County.

Amanda Krahel

Marketing Specialist

Amanda assists with each of the Foundation's fundraising events and manages marketing on behalf of the Foundation.

Missy Marlaire

Executive Assistant

Missy is the executive assistant for the Foundation and can be contacted for any Foundation-related inquiry.

Abigail Martin

Community Relations Coordinator

Abigail oversees media and marketing in Hamilton County and assists with each of the Foundation's fundraising events.

Jessie Schroeder

Volunteer and Outreach Specialist

Jessie manages volunteers at each of the Foundation's fundraising events.