Muller named development, faith relations manager for Habitat and more Chattanooga-area career moves

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Muller named development, faith relations manager for Habitat

Hannah Muller has been promoted to development and faith relations manager for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. She previously served as volunteer engagement manager.

Muller is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and has previous experience with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville. She has been with the Chattanooga affiliate of Habitat for the past two years.

"Hannah's work during the pandemic maintaining volunteer relationships through very challenging circumstances has been extraordinary and her promotion reflects our confidence in her ability to build on relationships within the faith community as well as continuing to grow her marketing, communication and development skills," Phil Trammell, Habitat vice president of development, said in a news release.

In her new position, Muller will assist in fundraising with a particular emphasis on the faith-based community. She will also be responsible for the management of the Habitat for Humanity brand standards, design, creation and dissemination of marketing materials and assist in event planning. One of her focus areas will be non-profit's signature events, as well as other smaller events such as groundbreakings and home dedications.

McDonald named director of Aleph Bet Children's Center

The Jewish Federation announced in a news release last week that Rebecca McDonald is the next director of Aleph Bet Children's Center.

McDonald has a bachelor's degree in child health and a masters in child development. She is a certified professional life coach working with teachers, administrators, parents and children in social-emotional learning skills. McDonald is also a certified professional learning communities facilitator as well as a Georgia court appointed special advocate, for foster children. She is working toward a child mental health certification.

McDonald has worked in early childhood education for 28 years as a teacher, director and, most recently, a State of Georgia consultant supporting teachers, directors, principals, parents and children in their schools and programs.

Thrive Regional Partnership celebrates Emeritus Trustees

This year, Thrive Regional Partnership recognized six individuals who previously served on the Board of Trustees with distinction and excellence, in a new stature of "Emeritus Trustee."

The inaugural Emeritus Trustees were honored at a reception on May 10 at Waterhouse Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga. The event was sponsored by the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Peterman, Director of Civic Engagement of The University of the South.

The Emeritus Trustees are:

* Bruz Clark of the Lyndhurst Foundation was honored for his distinct contributions of time, talent and treasure to the founding boards of Thrive 2055 and Thrive Regional Partnership, and for his legacy building contributions of time, talent and treasure to the Natural Treasures Initiative and Watershed Moment vision that led to the Cradle of Southern Appalachia Conservation Blueprint for the Thrive Region.

* Cheryl Millsaps of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce was recognized for her distinct contributions to the founding fiduciary stewardship of Thrive 2055, establishing the inaugural tri-state partners and catalytic funders, and serving on the founding board for Thrive Regional Partnership and its initial five-year fiduciary oversight.

* Dan Jacobson, retired vice-president of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and chairman of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority, was honored for his distinct contributions of time, talent and treasure to the Thrive Region as Chairman of Thrive 2055, and his significant leadership steering the vision, founding, funding and governance structure of Thrive Regional Partnership, and later serving as its founding treasurer and chairmain of development.

* Daniel Carter of The University of the South and Carter Farm was honored for his contributions to the founding boards of Thrive 2055 and Thrive Regional Partnership, and for the significant establishment of the Natural Treasures Alliance as chairman of the Natural Treasures Initiative, and steering the establishment of the Cradle of Southern Appalachia Conservation Blueprint.

* Gary Farlow, retired president and CEO of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, was recognized for his involvement in the founding boards of Thrive 2055 and Thrive Regional Partnership, and for the significant establishment of the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership as chairman of the inaugural Regional Economic Development Initiative Group.

* Rob Bradham, former president and CEO of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce, was honored for his commitment to the founding collaboration efforts of Thrive 2055, participating in the establishment of the inaugural tri-state partners, serving on the founding board for Thrive Regional Partnership and contributing to the ongoing sustainability and funding of the work.

- Compiled by Brandi Dixon

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