Stefan Wilson is a product of all 3 school systems in Blount County; he started in Kindergarten at Sam Houston Elementary (Maryville), then moved to Fairview Elementary (Blount County), and then Alcoa Middle before graduating from Alcoa High School. Stefan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UT Knoxville, where he graduated magna cum laude. He currently operates Allevia Technology which employs 45+ people and serves 400+ local businesses with IT services. He and his wife have 6 children, 4 of whom are enrolled in the Maryville City School system. Stefan wants to use his time on the board to support the school system that cares for and loves not just his children, but the entire community.

Brian Davis is a proud Blount County native and attended Maryville City Schools. Brian is the Director of Workforce Development and Safety at his family’s business, Danny Davis Electrical Contractors, Inc., where he also sponsors the company’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Brian brings a deep commitment to education and workforce development to the Maryville City Schools Foundation. He holds General Contractor and Electrical Licenses in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and is an authorized OSHA instructor and NCCER Master Trainer. Brian is passionate about preparing the next generation for careers in the skilled trades, working closely with local junior and high schools to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and provide hands-on learning opportunities through work-based learning initiatives.

A graduate of Leadership Blount’s Class of 2022, Brian currently serves as Chair of the Blount Partnership’s Workforce Advisory Collaborative. His dedication to education, safety, and community development continues to shape opportunities for students across the region. Brian and his wife Beth, a former educator and a product of Maryville City Schools, live in Maryville with their three children: Annagrace, who attends Maryville Junior High, and twin boys Collin and Gabe, who attend Coulter Grove Intermediate School.

As the daughter of educators and a graduate of MHS and UT Knoxville, I am passionate about the impact teachers and schools have on our students and community. I believe that academic and personal success are best achieved in an environment of kindness, connection, accountability, compassion, and play. I am grateful for a career of more than 20 years in civil engineering and commercial property development. I currently utilize my experience in a part-time consulting role, where I lead my clients through the property development process, including design, entitlement and construction. However, my most important endeavor in life is raising our children, Jack and Sam, members of the classes of 2029 and 2033. I am thrilled to share this adventure with my husband and fellow MHS alumni, Chris. Our family enjoys spending time at the lake, and we are very enthusiastic about traveling as much as possible. In quiet moments, my happy place is in the pages of a book. I serve on the MCSF Board because I want to help our teachers and schools to support every child, in ways that go beyond what our public school system can do with tax dollars alone.

Andrew Stafford is originally from Johnson City, Tennessee. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business. Andrew has worked in healthcare mergers and acquisitions over the past decade and is an Equity Principal in transaction advisory services with PYA, PC. Andrew joined the MCSF board in 2023 and has served on the Haslam Young Alumni Board since 2019. Andrew and his wife Kristen moved to Maryville in 2020 and have two daughters Mason (6), a 1st grader at Sam Houston Elementary School, and Allie (3).

Toni Miller is a graduate of Heritage High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.  She has spent her entire professional career in various roles at Clayton Homes/Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.. She and her husband, Cody, have three children (Bailey, Abbey, and Cameron) attending Maryville City Schools.  She currently serves on two local non-profit boards and has a passion for volunteering and giving back to her community. This is something she strives to instill, by example, in her children and believes it to be a vital factor to growth and development. 

Keith Edmonds was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Maryville just before 4th grade, ultimately graduating from Heritage High School, then Maryville College with a bachelor’s degree in business and organizational management. Keith has worked in the mortgage/banking industry for 18 years. He has a strong passion for educating children in financial literacy, teaching a Junior Achievement class each year. A 2019 graduate of Leadership Blount, Keith believes in supporting his community to help all residents be as strong as possible. He previously served as President on the Blount Co. chapter for Maryville College alumni and is currently serving as United Way of Blount Co annual campaign chair. Keith joined the MCSF board in 2025 to better serve our community, develop young minds, and provide our educators with resources they need. Keith and his wife Katy have two children, Kensi (11), a 6th grader at Coulter Grove Intermediate School and Kollin (7), a 1st grader at John Sevier Elementary School.

David Dawson is a Maryvillian thru and thru.  Born at Blount Memorial Hospital, David attended St. Andrews Day school, Sam Houston, Fort Craig, Maryville Middle, Maryville High, and Maryville College…then went to work at Blount Memorial Hospital.  David is now employed at Pilot Company in Knoxville where he works as an IT Director.  David is married to fellow Maryville College Alum, Jennifer; and their two children (Savannah and Owen) attend Maryville City Schools.  Despite making the long drive up and down Alcoa Highway to Knoxville every day, David and his family chose to stay in Maryville in large part due to the quality of the Maryville City Schools' education.  David hopes that his time on the board will somehow help Maryville City Schools to continue to provide the same high level of education that he experienced.   

Patty Ramsey grew up in Fayetteville, TN, and moved to the area when she attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.  She graduated with her degree in marketing. Upon graduation, Patty spent seven years recruiting for Northwestern Mutual.  After her first child was born she decided to stay at home with her children.  She was a stay-at-home for 10 years. Once her youngest started kindergarten, she started recruiting consulting/coaching with Northwestern Mutual offices nationwide.  Patty has a strong passion for giving to the local community.  She was toy chair for Toys for Blount County with Junior Service League.  She is currently on the board with Empty Food Pantry.  She is the president of the PTO at John Sevier Elementary School.  When she is not working or volunteering, you will find her working out at CrossFit or playing tennis.  She is married to Daniel.  They have three children: Hayden, Katelyn, and Ethan. 

Georgana Jackson grew up in Greeneville, TN, and moved to the area to attend the University of Tennessee Knoxville where she received an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology and then a Master’s in Social Work. Upon graduation, she worked in Knox County Schools as a therapist in special education for 10 years. Georgana currently works as a Realtor for LeConte Realty and owns a local gym, Crossfit Pistol Creek.  She has three children (Hughes 13, Ollie 10, Scout 8) attending Maryville City Schools. She has a strong passion for our local community in the educational and fitness space. While she believes academic performance is important, she also believes that building strong interpersonal relationships among students, peers, teachers, and the community plays a vital role in child development and success. 

Kandi Yeager is a lifelong resident of Maryville.  After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee, Kandi practiced law in East Tennessee for almost two decades.  As a member of a firm in Knoxville, she focused her practice primarily on business, corporate and commercial law.  In 2020, Kandi decided to take a break from practicing law in order to have more time with her daughter and for volunteer work. In addition to the MCSF, Kandi also volunteers at her church, her daughter’s school, animal rescue organizations, and other charities. A seventh-generation Blount Countian, this community and region are a part of Kandi’s heart.  She and her husband, Rick, have one daughter, Shelby, MHS Class ’29.

Britt is a Vice President at DENSO, a global supplier of advanced technology components and systems. He currently lives in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains with his wife, Lisa, and two children.  When not at work, he raises Angus cattle and enjoys beekeeping on a small East Tennessee farm. 

Dustin Park was born in Southern California and grew up in rural Oregon. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film, Television and Theater and English from the University of Notre Dame. After college he moved to Chicago, where he met his wife Sarah Miller. They soon
welcomed three children - Asher, Elliott and Dinah. In 2016, they relocated to Maryville after Dustin received a job offer at Jupiter Entertainment in Knoxville, where he is now Director of Post Production. Dustin jumped full force into supporting his children's new schools in Maryville, eventually becoming the PTO president at Sam Houston, PTC president at Coulter Grove and PAC President at Maryville Junior High. He is a fierce advocate for strong public schools,
especially for our most vulnerable students. He is deeply grateful for the opportunities MCS have given each of his children and is humbled to be able to give back by serving on the foundation board.

Dr. Brian Winbigler, a native of Maryville TN, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology from The University of Tennessee Knoxville, a Master of Business Administration from Lincoln Memorial University, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from the University of TN Health Science Center, and completed a community pharmacy residency. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science at the University Of Tennessee College Of Pharmacy, Dr. Winbigler directs the fall Substance Use Disorders elective and spring IPECSIV course. He also works with the TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists, providing training and education on opioid overdose and overdose prevention through the distribution of naloxone. He serves on the Blount County Board of Health, Board of Harbours Gate-Treasurer, and the UT Alumni Association Board of Governors-Treasurer. He holds active membership in both state and national pharmacy organizations and is the recipient of State and Federal funds for opioid-related research.  He and his wife Jennifer have 3 boys, Max, Wyatt, and Ayres.   

Summer Dobbs Brooks is a Family Nurse Practitioner at East Tennessee Medical Group, part of Blount Memorial Hospital, managing a patient panel in primary care. Originally from Montgomery, AL, she relocated to Maryville in 2004 and holds a BS in Nursing from Auburn University and an MS in Nursing from Frontier University. Summer is a graduate of Leadership Blount, Class of 2013. She is a sustainer of the Junior Service League, a church volunteer, and a former president and vice president of the Maryville Junior High PTO. Summer and her husband, Jason Brooks, have a blended family of five children: Cole Robinson, Reese Robinson, and Cade Robinson, who all attended Maryville City Schools; Cole is a junior at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Reese is a sophomore at Louisiana State University, and Cade is a student at Maryville Middle School. She also has two stepchildren, Mary-James Brooks and Hall Brooks. An avid fitness enthusiast, Summer enjoys running, yoga, and attending Orange Theory Fitness. She has completed the Boston Marathon and served many years as a pace setter for the Knoxville Marathon. Through her work with the Maryville City Schools Foundation, she is committed to advancing opportunities for students and families.

Ceteka Holder was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, and is a proud product of the Maryville City Schools system. She attended Sam Houston Elementary and Maryville Middle
School before graduating from Heritage High School. She continued her education at Pellissippi State Community College and later attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Ceteka currently works in wine sales for Knoxville Beverage Company, where she combines her
passion for education and expertise in wine. She holds two distinguished wine certifications: the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 and the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) from the Society of Wine Educators. Fun Fact: She is also an American Cheese Society Certified
Cheese Professional! Deeply committed to supporting public education, Ceteka has served on the Parent Teacher
Organizations at both Foothills Elementary and Coulter Grove Intermediate School. She currently serves on the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) at Maryville Junior High School, where
her son, Leon, is a student. Ceteka brings a passion for community involvement, education, and enrichment to the Maryville City Schools Foundation board.

Originally from a small community in Fentress County, Tennessee, Ashley Merrick earned her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master’s of Education from the University of South Alabama. She moved to Maryville, in 2011 to start her family, drawn by the excellent school systems and beautiful landscapes of the area. After a battle with breast cancer, Ashley became an advocate for other women, establishing her own business focused on Cold Cap therapy to help prevent hair loss during treatment. Her commitment to supporting others is matched only by her dedication to her family. Ashley is a community volunteer serving on several boards including Junior Service League of Maryville, Foothills Elementary Family Teacher Organization, and Joy of Dawn Non-profit for breast cancer patients. When she is not working or volunteering Ashley is actively involved in her sons, Jaxon and Logan, sports and school activities. She and her husband Bryan enjoy golfing and traveling, making the most of their time together as a family.

Eliza, a graduate of Maryville High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Upon graduation, she moved to D.C. to work at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and then The Warner Theatre. After marrying her high school boyfriend, Eliza spent twenty years ‘seeing the world’ as a Navy wife. During fourteen moves she held various community and communications positions among them the City of Bath, the Chocolate Church Center for the Arts, GlaxoSmithKline, and Health Impact. She is currently a marketing strategist with Visual Voice in Maryville. Eliza’s local volunteer involvement has included Blount County Public Library, United Way of Blount County, Haven House, and New Providence Presbyterian Church. She and her husband Judd have two children in the Maryville City Schools, Jack and Maggie.

Whitney Davis is a proud graduate of Maryville High school and the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. After college, she spent almost 15 years working in the insurance and pharmaceutical industries. In 2014, Whitney stepped away from the workplace and shifted her focus to serving her community as a volunteer and parent. Whitney and her husband, Todd,
have two sons. Price is a 2025 graduate of MHS, and Hayes is a current student at MHS