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)

Veronica Burniston
Administrative Assistant

From writing letters and grants to designing flyers and managing the database, Veronica does a little bit of everything at the center. An encourager at heart, she enjoys helping others and is always ready to jump in when needed.

One of Her Favorite Quotes:
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." A.A. Milne

Rose Rasmussen
Options Counselor

Coming soon...

Favorite Bible Scripture:
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For more information, contact Rose at 423-501-1145.

 

Assistant Van Drivers

Robert Wilson
Terry Hodge
Cutty Hasker

Senior Center Staff
Sharlynn Thomsen
Kathy Motsinger-Eller
Veronica Burniston
Trish Eastridge
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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