Steering Committee
The Roan Steering Committee includes outstanding regional leaders who meet periodically to oversee program operations, provide strategic guidance and select each new class of Roan Scholars. Our committee members embody the character, leadership excellence and lifelong impact that we seek in Roan Scholars. Members also serve as informal mentors for current Scholars and Alumni.
Steering Committee members
Stephen Dixon
Senior Vice President,
Bank of Tennessee
Keely Goodwin
Product Director,
Eastman Chemical Company
Kathy Hall
Community Volunteer
Dr. Brian Noland
President, East Tennessee
State University
Jennifer Keller, President and COO, Baker Donelson
Kelly Price
President / CEO,
Eastman Credit Union
Mark Kinser, Retired; Former Executive VP, General Shale
Dr. Joe Sherlin, Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment,
East Tennessee State University
Melissa Steagall-Jones,
Chair; Partner and C.P.A.,
Blackburn, Childers & Steagall
John D. “Spike” Tickle, II
Managing Director,
Three Horse Investments, LLC
Caroline R. Williams ‘07,
Attorney / Partner,
Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP