Roane Alliance Leadership: Staff & Boards

Justin Snow joined the Alliance team in 2017.  Previously, he spent 17 years working for AT&T in the telecommunications industry.  He is a graduate of East Tennessee State University where he earned a BS in Business Administration and played on the baseball team.  While at the Alliance, he has graduated from Leadership Roane County (Class of 2018) and TVA Rural Leadership (Class of 2019). He also became a Tennessee Certified Economic Developer in 2022. Justin enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and coaching his son’s sports teams.

Dawn Carlock joined The Roane Alliance team in 2023. Previously, she spent 25 years as a classroom teacher in the education field. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. After growing up in Florida, she moved to Tennessee for a welcome change of pace. Dawn and her husband, Dwayne, have 3 grown children. They enjoy camping and exploring the Smoky Mountains with their golden retriever, Luca.

Stacey Wilson joined the team in September 2022. She is a lifelong resident of Roane County and has been very involved in many aspects of the county. She also owned and operated a small business in Roane County for many years. In her spare time, Stacey enjoys getting outdoors to exercise and enjoy the beautiful lakes, and she loves spending time and laughing with her family. She also loves to travel!

Joining the team in August 2022, Felicia Jester was born and raised in Harriman, where she graduated from Harriman High School. She attended Roane State Community College and worked as an Orthodontic Technician for 37 years. Felicia moved to South Florida in 1985 and returned to Tennessee in 2017, where she lives with her husband, David. She is so excited to serve Roane County, where her roots are, and works closely with Chamber Members to ensure they understand and take advantage of all the benefits of their membership.

Jennifer Brown joined the team as the Event Coordinator in February 2022.  She is a graduate of Wartburg Central High School and attended Roane State Community College. She is a 2023 graduate of Leadership Roane County and is currently serving on the Leadership Roane County Alumni Board.  Jennifer and her husband, Matt, have two daughters.  They enjoy spending their weekends on Watts Bar Lake.

Cary Parten joined the team in 2016, engaging and facilitating annual audits and other fiduciary responsibilities to keep the Alliance and its partner organizations financially sound. Cary also facilitates the maintenance of the building and grounds, as well as equipment and technical services as needed. Cary has held management positions in the hospitality and environmental sectors focusing on information systems, finance and telecommunications. Cary holds a BS degree in business administration and electronic engineering.

Teresa Jackson has served on the Alliance team since 1999. She attended the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Roane County and completed Tennessee Basic Economic Development. She serves on the Community Advisory Committee for Roane Academy, and is Roane's ThreeStar program coordinator. Teresa enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with her grandchildren.

Michelle Ray joined the Alliance team in August 2024 as the Event and Office Coordinator. She has a passion for her community, small businesses and our youth. She serves on several non-profit and professional boards. She runs a small event planning business and enjoys organizing and hosting events. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, spoiling her grandbabies, antiquing and shopping small town boutiques.

Caleb Beasley is a lifelong resident of Roane County and homeschooled graduate of SailAway Learning & Academy. He recently graduated summa cum laude from Bryan College, where he received a BS in Communications with a minor in English. Caleb worked at the Alliance as an intern for two summers and officially joined the team in 2022, writing content for social media, MyRoaneCounty.com, and the websites. Caleb is an animal lover who enjoys getting outdoors and learning about local wildlife.