Rick Kuhlman, Director
Rick grew up right here in Knoxville. He attended the University of Tennessee and is a retired colonel from the US Air Force. Rick has been the Director of Knoxville Fellows since the very first class fourteen years ago. He is passionate about people, community, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ & making life a grand adventure.
Lorie Matthews, Program Coordinator & Community Outreach
A native of Knoxville, Lorie Matthews has a passion for people and community. She has a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development from the University of Tennessee and a master’s in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University. Cultivated through tenures at U.S. Cellular, Leadership Knoxville and service on various community boards, Lorie is committed to servant leadership and inspiring personal growth.
The Knoxville Fellows Board of Trustees
Chairman
Nadim Jubran, Vice President at Capstone Concepts, Member of Fellows Class 5
Past Chairmen
Patrick McGlothin, Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley
Jay Cobble, Partner at Providential Real Estate, Member of Fellows Class 1
Treasurer
Emily DeJarnett, Morgan Stanley, Member of Fellows Class 8
Secretary
Bill Coley, Partner, Hodges, Doughty, and Carsonboard Members
Chrystal Armstorng-Brown, Sr. Director of Community Impact Systems
United Way KnoxvilleJoan Cronan, Retired, Women’s Athletic Director at The University of Tennessee
Bryan Terrill, Senior Manager, Growth & Innovation LBMC, Member of Fellows Class 4
Gary Stratton, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences at Johnson University
Debbie Ernsberger, Equity Principal, PYA
Kelly Drummond, Human Relations Director, City of Knoxville
Anderson Olds, Logistics Consultant, Axle Logistics