Fr. Jack Hicky Society Members
Named for the founder of the original Dismas House — Rev. Jack Hickey, O.P. (May 6, 1935 – January 25, 1987) — the Chattanooga Endeavors Board of Trustees established a class of membership to honor individuals who exemplify the spirit of reconciliation that is the cornerstone of our culture and who have made extraordinary contributions to the furtherance of our mission of second chances.
John Anderson
Resident House Manager 1988-1997
For his contribution to the creation of Dismas House as the organization’s first student resident and first resident manager.
Bill Burbank
Board Chair 1993-1994
For his leadership in expanding our board and increasing our budget in order to reach greater numbers with more substantial services.
Tim Dempsey
Founding Director 1988
For his leadership in the founding of Dimas House and Chattanooga Endeavors and for institutionalizing a culture of subsidiarity and second chances.
Ardena Garth Hicks
Board Chair 2016
For her leadership in the restructuring of the board to reestablish the organization’s employment program following the Great Recession.
Lee Hilling
Volunteer 2004
For his leadership in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of our alternative staffing program as an earned income strategy.
Terry Horgan
Dismas Inc Executive Director 1978-1998
For his indefensible leadership in the original outreach and resource development needed to establish our Dismas House in Chattanooga.
George Key
Board Chair 1991-1992
For his leadership in the collaboration with the Private Industry Council that enabled the demonstration project that became Chattanooga Endeavors.
Carl Labbe
First Board Chair 1988-1991
For his vision, leadership, and dedication to established Dismas House as the first reentry program in Chattanooga.
Jeff Tassin
Volunteer & Program Manager 2000-2016
For his person dedication to our mission, his service to our learning center, and his role in designing our alternative staffing program.
Barry Snow
First Returning Resident 1988
For accepting the invitation as the first returning resident and for his dedication to the organization’s mission as a role model and employer.
Joe Thatcher
Board Chair 1994-1996
For his leadership in securing federal funds to continue operations following the separation from our parent organization, Dismas, Inc.