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Contact Foundation
Helen Ross McNabb Foundation
200 Tech Center Drive Knoxville, TN 37912
Office: (865) 541-6684
Fax: (865) 541-6691
foundation@mcnabb.org
Foundation Staff
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Houston Smelcer manages the Foundation’s staff and fundraising efforts from campaigns to events.
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Howard Blum has been employed with the Foundation for 15 years and assists with the Knoxville Challenger.
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Pamela oversees the Big BBQ Bash, Russell Biven Clayfest, Sunset Shenanigans and the Beth Haynes 12 Days of Christmas Online Auction.
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Heather is the director of community relations for the McNabb Center and manages the Center’s media and marketing needs.
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Amy oversees Dear Santa and Christmas in July and assists with each of the Foundation’s fundraising events.
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Kerrie oversees the McNabb Center Golf Tournament and Scenic City Sporting Clays.
Kerrie also manages all fundraising and capital campaigns in Hamilton County.
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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.
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Amanda assists with each of the Foundation’s fundraising events and manages marketing on behalf of the Foundation.
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Missy is the executive assistant for the Foundation and can be contacted for any Foundation-related inquiry.
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Abigail oversees media and marketing in Hamilton County and assists with each of the Foundation’s fundraising events.
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Jessie manages volunteers at each of the Foundation’s fundraising events.