OUR STAFF

Katherine Motsinger-Eller,
Director

Kathy came to the Senior Center in 2017 as the new director after working with Johnson County Schools for 27 years. Kathy is a friend to all and refers to the Center members as family.

Favorite thought for the day:
"I am a little pencil in the hand of God who is sending a love letter to the world. He does the thinking. He does the writing. He does everything and sometimes it is really hard because it is a broken pencil and He has to sharpen it a little more. He does the writing. The pencil has nothing to do with it."
- Mother Teresa

Steve Miller,
Full-Time Van Driver

After spending five years working with Food Country, Steve joined the Senior Center team in early October as our new full-time Van Driver. In addition to helping people, he enjoys collecting antique knives. His collection began when he was a child and was later reignited by a co-worker who shared his love for old knives and their history.

Favorite Quote:
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
-Abraham Lincoln

Sharlynn Thomsen,
MyRide Transportation Coordinator

Sharlynn worked for Ballad Health for 12 years before coming to the Senior Center through the SEP grant program. She is now working as our MyRide Coordinator and is loving the opportunity to serve our seniors with transportation. Sharlynn is an asset to our center.

Favorite Quote:
"Choose you this day whom you will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the lord."
Joshua

Patricia Eastridge,
FTHRA Food Site Coordinator

Trish organizes hot meals to be distributed for Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals for senior center members. Meals are served on open weekdays from 11am-12pm. Volunteers are always needed to assist with this program. Please give her a call for more information at 423-727-8883.

Favorite Bible Scripture:
"But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
                                                   -Phil 4:19 (KJV)

Katie Stout
Administrative Assistant

Katie has a one-year-old daughter and enjoys spending time outdoors. Prior to joining the Senior Center, Katie worked with veterans and their families for the state of North Carolina.

Favorite Quote:
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn

Emberly Dominguez
Options Counselor

Emberly retired from the United States Air Force and then spent time working for the State of Tennessee before joining the Senior Center as our new Options Counselor. She is married and has a son that attends ETSU.

 Favorite Quote:
Bloom where God has planted you.

 

Assistant Van Drivers

Robert Wilson
Terry Hodge
Cutty Hasker

Travis Stover
Part-time Custodian

A diligent volunteer with the senior center for over three years, Travis officially joined our senior center team/staff on January 6, 2025.

"I love the atmosphere here and the good feeling I get every day doing what I do," Travis said. "I love going out to see the homebound and delivering meals to them. I enjoy working here very much."

Favorite Bible Scripture:
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
                                        1 Corinthians 15:57-58

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Senior Center
Advisory Board
Director- Kathy Motsinger
President- Dr. John Payne
Secretary- Janette Eastridge
Treasurer- Melinda Heck

Non-officers
Walter Simcox, Ray Branch,
Diane Jenkins, Pam Steinke,  Deborah Poisson, Ruth Anne Osborne