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602 South Gay Street, Mezzanine Level
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Main Office: [865] 637.4561
Fax: [865] 546.2213
Email: info@dogwoodarts.com
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Dogwood Arts Festival :: Staff
Executive Director: Lisa Duncan
Direct phone: 865.246.4397
LDuncan@dogwoodarts.com
Lisa was hired as ED in June 2008 after spending 30 years in the publishing business with the EW Scripps Company. Previously the Director of Marketing for the Knoxville News Sentinel and Publisher of skirt! Magazine, Knoxville Magazine, and Metro Pulse, she is well-known for her leadership, strategic planning, business development, budgeting, project management, media and community relations. Lisa has been an influential leader and community volunteer for Knoxville for over 30 years. As a longtime supporter of the Dogwood Arts, she has served in a variety of positions including volunteer, marketing and communications committee member, media and presenting sponsor, board advisor, and member.
Director of Programs: Alaine S. McBee
Direct phone: 865.246.4398
AMcBee@dogwoodarts.com
Alaine joined Dogwood Arts in July 2008, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience managing a variety of community-wide events. Serving ten years as Events Manager at the largest local media company, Alaine executed the highly successful Women Today Expo, drawing more than 40,000 attendees every year. Other events she managed include the News Sentinel Auto Show and semi-annual Job Fair. Prior to joining the News Sentinel, Alaine worked in the marketing department at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center where she managed a variety of community health events. She has broad experience in budget management, sponsorships, program development, quality control, vendor, and exhibitor relations.
Marketing Manager: Erin Slocum
Direct phone: 865.246.4392
ESlocum@dogwoodarts.com
Erin joined the Dogwood Arts team in March 2010. She graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.A. in Marketing before moving to Knoxville. Having worked for several years as a Marketing Manager for a local advertising/marketing agency, as well as the Knoxville News Sentinel, she joined the group with a diverse background including: community relations, event management, brand management, media buying, and social media. Also a CrossFit coach, Erin’s married to Ben and they have a young daughter, Teigan.
Project Manager: Jennifer Baxter
Direct phone: 865.342.6042
JBaxter@dogwoodarts.com
Jennifer joined Dogwood Arts in November 2011. She earned a B.S. in Geology from Middle Tennessee State University and has a natural love of the outdoors. She will work as staff liaison for the Trails, Open Gardens, Walking Trails, outdoor and indoor art exhibits, and the featured performances and art events of our fine art organization programs. She will also be responsible for administrative work and management of the intern program. Jennifer has 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry that includes event planning, guest services, and food & beverage management at hotels in Knoxville, Nashville, and Houston, TX, and she most recently worked in marketing for Clayton Homes.
Bookkeeper: Katie Greene
Direct phone: 865.342.6059
KGreene@dogwoodarts.com
Katie joined Dogwood Arts in December 2011. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2004 with a B.S. in Service Management. She has a passion for accounting and brings with her history of six years in various accounting positions. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Katie is married to Ashley and they have a daughter, Ella.
Spring 2012 Interns:
Elizabeth McPherson is a senior at the University of Tennessee pursuing a degree in Communication Studies. She is involved in many organizations in the Knoxville area like Alpha Delta Pi, Dance Marathon, and the Ronald McDonald House. Elizabeth will be interning for Dogwood Arts for the 2011-2012 year, and will be graduating in May. She studied abroad in Spain during the Spring of her Junior year, and is constantly trying to find new ways to go back. In her free time she enjoys cheering on the Vols at their home games, going home for family dinners, exploring Knoxville, spending time with friends, and watching way too much Netflix on her computer.
Born and raised in middle Tennessee, Alyson Parker now resides in Knoxville as a senior at the University of Tennessee. In May 2012, Alyson will receive her degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business. She currently works as an Administrative Assistant for UT RecSports and will be the Marketing Intern for Dogwood Arts until May. Throughout her tenure at UT, Alyson was a peer-mentor for freshmen, volunteered weekly at Pond Gap Elementary, and is currently an active member of Public Relations Student Society of America. Alyson looks forward to moving to a new state to work in the public relations field, but she hopes to one day move home to Nashville to pursue a career in the music industry.
Stephanie Thrasher is a junior at the University of Tennessee Knoxville double majoring in Marketing and Logistics. Currently, she is an intern for Dogwood Arts Festival and enjoying everything Knoxville has to offer. She plans on graduating in May 2013 and working in Marketing and Sales and eventually opening up her own boutique. Stephanie is involved in many campus organizations at UT, and is currently working with Order of Omega, March of Dimes, and serving her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma as the Recruitment Chair. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, singing, dancing, and Starbucks.