Meet Our Team
Our staff is dedicated to providing quality sports competitions and other experiences to individuals with intellectual disabilities, and to furthering the mission of Special Olympics across the state of Tennessee. The SOTN staff’s collective goal is to offer sports and programs that help athletes develop new skills, live healthy lifestyles, and participate fully in their communities. Contact us for more information or with any questions.
Executive Leadership
Adam Germek
President/CEO
615-329-1375 ext 1108
615-329-1375 ext 1108
Joanne Drumright
Executive Vice President
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615-329-1375 ext 1107
Charles Stewart
Chief Development Officer
615-329-1375 ext 1118
615-329-1375 ext 1118
Sports & Health
Cate Simon
Director of Competitions
Natalee Kamau
Director of Health and Fitness
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615-329-1375
Santiago Allaria
Health and Fitness Coordinator
Brenna Soriano
East TN Regional Manager
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615-329-1375
Victoria Mehren
Middle TN Regional Manager
651-329-1375 ext 1101
651-329-1375 ext 1101
Lisa Taylor
West TN Regional Manager & Greater Memphis Area Director
Jen D'Annunzio
Outreach Manager

Unified Champion Schools
Lauren Simpson
Director, Unified Champion Schools
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615-329-1375
Kassie King
Unified Champion City Schools and Nashville Area Director
Kelby McCaleb
Unified Champion Schools West TN Regional Coordinator

Colby Coulter
Unified Sports Coordinator
Bradley Brown
Unified Champion Schools Program Assistant

Development & Events
Beth Teegarden
Director of Special Events
615-329-1375 ext 1105
615-329-1375 ext 1105
Justin B. Bradford
Director of Marketing & Communications
Jennifer Mcafee
Law Enforcement Torch Run Director
615-496-8615
615-496-8615
Carly Mesch
Special Events Manager

Ashley Underwood
Development Manager

Finance & Office Management
Valerie Thompson
Finance Manager
615-329-1375 ext 1110
615-329-1375 ext 1110
Penelope Smith
Office Manager
615-329-1375 ext 1100
615-329-1375 ext 1100



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