Executive Director
Elisabeth Feggans
Executive Director and Founder
" My name is Elisabeth. My clean date is November 3rd 2003. I was so tired of being sick and tired. My whole life has changed dramatically since that day. God has brought me so far in life. I have a passion for people who are suffering as I was; sometimes feeling there is no one to turn to and nowhere to go that understands the difficulties of day to day survival for a recovering addict. My goal is to help any person I can to build a solid foundation and fill their toolbox with every tool needed to succeed on this journey called recovery. Never Alone is my way of providing this. Call or email me with any questions. I would love to talk to you!!"
Board of Directors
President - Emory Young II
Emory has been a counselor and a key mentor in the recovery sector of addiction and alcoholism for many years. He also is a local business owner who is passionate about helping his community grow.
Vice President / Secretary - Becca Brado
Becca has a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Technical Communication and a Professional Grant Writing Certificate from the University of Tennessee. She has 15 years of experience working for, volunteering with or serving on the boards of various nonprofit organizations. In one of her most recent roles, Becca helped the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living launch the Fairbanks Recovery Residence, a safe place for women to live as they begin or continue their journeys in recovery from substance misuse. Becca lives in Knoxville and enjoys live music, exercising, reading, gardening, berry picking, baking and making jam.
Treasurer - Blake Venable
Blake Venable is a person who identifies as being in long-term recovery with a sobriety date of May 5th, 2011. He is the owner of Blake’s Bookkeeping and Business Branding of whom manages finances for over 50 companies, 5 non-profits, and 5 churches. Blake has been practicing accounting, management, and consulting for over 10 years.
Community Advocate & Resource Connector - Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis is a committed community advocate whose passion is helping individuals and families access the resources they need to thrive. He works alongside local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community leaders to connect people with housing assistance, food programs, healthcare resources, and financial literacy tools.
Board Member - Estefany Gordillo-Rivas
Estefany has dual degrees in Cultural Anthropology & Political Science from Western Carolina University. Currently, she is a Master of Public Administration student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and an involved alumnae member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Outside of school and work, she enjoys running with her labradoodle Highly, playing tabletop RPGs and visiting the Western North Carolina Mountains.
Board Member - Chris Hurst
Chris and his wife Samantha have been married for sixteen years and have ten-year-old twin daughters, Averett and Madeline. Chris’ time in restaurants includes multiple stints as General Manager/Head Chef, including his Culinary School’s Instructor Restaurant.