Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Martha Tate as a resident commissioner to Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Board of Commissioners.
Martha Tate
“We welcome Martha to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley said. “She has a sincere interest in getting involved with KCDC and has been an advocate for her neighbors and the community. Martha will provide considerable insight to the board as a resident commissioner.”
Tate has been an active, supportive and engaged resident at North Ridge Crossing for four years and takes pride in her home and neighborhood. She seeks to add value to the board through her life experiences.
The other members of the board are Chair Scott Broyles, president and CEO at National Safe Skies Alliance; Vice Chair Felix Harris; Treasurer Becky Wade, retired director of Housing and Neighborhood Development for the City of Knoxville; Kimberly Henry, associate wealth management advisor with Axiom Wealth Management; Nadim Jubran, partner in Capstone Concepts, LLC, owner of PIER Group, LLC, and a founding member and partner of professional soccer team One Knoxville SC; and Bob Whetsel retired director of redevelopment for the City of Knoxville. Bentley serves as board secretary.
KCDC’s Board of Commissioners oversees all the agency’s programs, including affordable housing administration, redevelopment and rental assistance programs. The seven citizen board members are appointed by the mayor of Knoxville, including the resident commissioner. KCDC’s executive director and CEO serves as board secretary.