Meet our Director of Development

Rebecca Huddleston

Responsibilities: Has served with the Roan since November 2025, cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and alumni nationwide to support the sustainable growth of the program and ensure a distinctive, life-shaping experience for students.

Prior experience: 20+ years of marketing, website development, events, public relations, and crisis communications experience with the Bank of Tennessee and Carter County Bank; Director of Development for ETSU’s College of Business & Technology since 2023

Hometown: Born and raised in Johnson City, TN

Education: East Tennessee State University, B.S. Communications

Family: Ian (husband), three adult children, and two grandchildren