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 eighteen years ago. He is passionate about people, community, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ & making life a grand adventure.
Emilee stanley, office and administrative manager
Emilee is a University of Tennessee grad who’s taken on various entrepreneurial ventures over the years while raising her now-teenage kids. As part of the Knoxville Fellows team, she’s excited to provide administrative support for both the Knoxville Fellows Program and the 4 Market Square Organization, ensuring operations run smoothly and making a positive impact in the community.
The Knoxville Fellows Board of Trustees
Chairman
Jay Cobble, Partner at Providential Real Estate, Member of Fellows Class 1
Vice Chairman
Mark McComas, Partner at Epic Pivot, Member of Fellows Class 2
Past Chairmen
Nadim Jubran, Vice President at Capstone Concepts, Member of Fellows Class 5
Patrick McGlothin, NewEdge Wealth
Jay Cobble, Partner at Providential Real Estate, Member of Fellows Class 1
Treasurer
Debbie Ernsberger, Equity Principal, PYA
Secretary
Bill Coley, Partner, Hodges, Doughty, and Carsonboard Members
Gary Stratton, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences at Johnson University
Margaret Ritchie, Education and Pastoral Care
Byron Hughes, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at the University of Tennessee