Who We Are

Echelon mission:

  • Echelon Chattanooga seeks to promote and support the values and programs of the Army through networking, events, volunteer projects and fundraisers to the benefit of The Salvation Army.
Echelon was founded in 2010 in Dallas, TX.  Echelon Chattanooga was founded in 2018.

Together, we are:
  • Engaging people throughout our community 
  • Encouraging participation in the mission and programs of The Army
  • Elevating all people without discrimination
We invite you to follow us on social media and join us at our next Meet and Greet to see what we're all about! 


Echelon Chattanooga Advisory Board


EXECUTIVE BOARD

Tripp Thurston 
President

Caroline Carlin 
Executive Vice President
Girls Preparatory School
Ryan Marshall 
Secretary
Bancorp South
John Baker 
Treasurer
SunTrust







Corporate Relations Co-Chair


David Burke 
Co-Chair of Membership
NGI Sports

Melissa Guth
Co-Chair of Communications
VATS

Alissa Miller 
Service Co-Chair
The Chambliss Center

Kyle Briner
Service Co-Chair
HHM CPAs

Michael Henry 
Co-Chair Social Media
Consultant

Lt. James Harvin 
Echelon Officer
The Salvation Army Chattanooga Area Command

Makaylah Everett
Co-Chair Communication
HHM CPAs
Abby Callahan
Co-Chair Communications









Co-Chair of Membership