Board Members

Ken Cassell

Chairman

Ken is a senior executive for a healthcare analytics company focused on mental health and substance use disorder and has been working in healthcare his entire career. He worked at Ft. Sander’s Hospital in the early eighties and shifted to pre-hospital care in 1982. In 2001 he left the Emergency Medical Services profession, where he worked as an EMT, Paramedic, and Division Manager, and joined a healthcare technology startup organization. He has vast experience in working closely with hospitals and physicians all across the US. Ken joined Knox County Rescue in the early eighties and served as an instructor and officer in multiple roles through the years and joined the Board of Directors in 2013. Ken has an undergraduate degree from Tusculum University and a Masters of Business Administrator from Texas Wesleyan University.

Wayne Waggoner

Vice Chair

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Michelle Anningson

Board Secretary

Michelle relocated to Knoxville in 1998 and calls Knoxville home. Michelle is an active member of the sales and marketing community since she arrived while raising her children. Michelle has 30+ years of marketing experience in various industries and with strong brands like Time Inc., Sprint, Harley-Davidson, Polaris, and John Deere. She has volunteered her time and talent to many local non-profits over the years including currently serving as our Secretary.

Wade Sexton

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Van Elkins

Treasurer

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Denise Douglas

Denise Lee Douglas moved from Kentucky to Knoxville 25 years ago. She spent the majority of her professional career in corporate America with American Express and Verizon. In 2014, she established her first family-owned and managed business, The UPS Store in Hardin Valley. In early 2018, she secured her real estate license and today spends the majority of her time working real estate transactions.

Denise is passionate about staying involved and giving back. She is active in community organizations, nonprofits, and local fundraisers. She is on the event committee for the Knoxville Heart Ball, Gals and Glamour for Second Harvest, Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance as well as serving on the board for Spark of TN (formally ETTAC)The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians as well as Knox County Rescue.

She and her husband, Steve love UT football as well as golf. You are likely to see them tailgating at UT games or participating in golf events throughout the year. The Douglas clan includes Colin, Austin, and Noah and their rescue dog and cat, Cova and Mozart.

Denise joined the board of Knox County Rescue in February of 2017.

Bob Colloredo

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