Fr. Jack Hickey Society

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 Bell

Board Chair 2002-2005

For his leadership in the establishment of our alternative staffing program which created jobs for participants and an income for the organization.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lee Hilling

Volunteer 2004

For his leadership in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of our alternative staffing program as an earned income strategy.

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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.

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Tom Judge

Board Chair 1996-1999

For his leadership in the transition from Dismas House to Chattanooga Endeavors and in the creation of the organization’s first major event.

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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.

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Carl Labbe

First Board Chair 1988-1991

For his vision, leadership, and dedication to established Dismas House as the first reentry program in Chattanooga.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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