Muller to head community engagement, faith relations for Habitat for Humanity and more Chattanooga-area career moves

Muller to head community engagement, faith relations for Habitat for Humanity

Hannah Muller has been named director of community engagement and faith relations of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. Muller most recently served as volunteer engagement manager for Habitat, according to a news release.

Muller has a long history with the organization, serving as one of the leaders on the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project when she was employed at Habitat’s Nashville affiliate. In her role in Chattanooga, she has coordinated volunteer efforts on various Habitat projects.

As she begins her new role, Muller’s position will allow her to interact with community organizations as well as with the faith-based community. Habitat President and CEO Jens Christensen said in a statement hat Muller’s loyalty and commitment to Habitat made her the perfect fit for the position.

“Hannah began her career in the hospitality industry where customer service is critical to success,” said Christensen. “She brought those experiences with her to Habitat in Nashville and now to Chattanooga. Her desire to make a difference in the lives of others is inspiring to everyone on the team and we’re excited to have her in this new position.”

Muller is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and served in various positions in the hospitality industry before making a career move to the non-profit world.

Hurst earns national ABA wealth management honor

Zach Hurst, vice president and managing director of the Chattanooga office for The Trust Company of Tennessee, has been named to the 2023 class of American Bankers Association Under 40 in Wealth Management, according to a news release.

This national award recognizes wealth management and fiduciary professionals across the country who are committed to the highest standards of achievement at work and in their communities, the release stated.

“Zach makes a positive impact wherever he goes and is an asset to our company, valued clients and his community,” said Daniel Carter, president of The Trust Company of Tennessee, in the release. “He gets all the pieces in motion to deliver individualized client service and has grown our Chattanooga office to serve clients on a national scale. Our entire team celebrates with Zach on this accomplishment.”

Hurst joined the firm in 2017 and previously served as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and in multiple collegiate-level athletics administration positions.

Siskin Hospital West named among top rehab hospitals

Siskin Hospital West has been recognized as a best nursing home for short-term rehabilitation for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report, according to a news release.

The annual best nursing homes ratings, now in their 13th year, is designed to help prospective residents and their families in making informed decisions in consultation with their medical professionals about where to receive short-term or long-term nursing home care. Only 16% of U.S skilled nursing facilities earned the “Best Nursing Home” designation this year, the release stated.

“We are honored that Siskin Hospital has, once again, received this designation for our Subacute Program,” said President and CEO Dr. Matt Gibson in the release. “This achievement is a testament to our associate’s commitment to deliver the highest quality of care to our short-term rehabilitation patients.”

For 2022-2023, U. S. News rated more than 15,000 nursing homes on care, safety, infection rates, staffing and health inspections. For the first time, the best nursing homes ratings feature a new measure on weekend staffing and another new measure on infection rates that led to hospitalizations, according to the release.

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