Board of Directors

Leonard "Leo" Knight - President

BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee Knoxville class of 1991. Worked for Rockwell Automation in Engineering, Management, and Sales. In 2000, formed DBR Systems, Inc. DBR Systems is an Automated Systems Integrator for Manufacturing Clients.

Real-Estate Investing Company, RK Properties, LLC which purchases 2-3 properties a year and holds them for rental income. Portfolio of properties includes Office, Retail, Restaurants, Commercial and Industrial Tracts.

Bright Software, LLC with a partner, Jay Albright, in Seattle, WA. Bright Software builds custom software applications, web services, content management systems, web based control systems. Partnering with clients on their projects to develop solutions which can be sold as services or finished products.

Founder of E.O.K.

Email: leo@eokhq.com
Phone: 865-686-8924
Twitter: http://twitter.com/lrknight

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Shawn Van Dyke - Vice President

BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, MS Structural Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Worked as a civil/structural engineer in Seattle, WA and Knoxville, TN. Also worked as PM for Blaine Construction and Construction Manager for Horne Properties, a real estate development firm. In 2005, Shawn started his own Construction Management Consulting firm, REDBUD Construction Services, LLC, providing consulting services for real estate developers . Shawn also owns a his own construction company, specializing in design and construction services for residential remodeling and renovation projects.

Email: svandyke@eokhq.com
Cell: 865-250-9172
Twitter: http://twitter.com/svandyke

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Thomas (Tommy) N. Schmid - Director of Finance

BS in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Tennessee in 1986. Worked for several large major banks and community banks in the Knoxville market since graduation until October 2008. Started own firm, Schmid Financial Services, LLC in November 2008 to help advise clients on their personal or company liabilities, advise on loan structure, helping clients place loans with local lending institutions. More information can be found on my website, www.schmidfinancial.com

Email: tnschmid@eokhq.com
Phone: 865-850-5541
Twitter: http://twitter.com/tnschmid

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Patricia Bell - Director of Fund Raising

Graduated from Maryville College with a degree in Computer Science/Business. GPA 3.25. Worked as a temporary for TVA in the Education department on the scholarship and internship programs. Worked as Materials management at Breed Technologies. Worked with Logo Pros, Inc. promoting their business and bringing in new business raising it twenty-five percent. Worked for TBC Solutions as business development, writing proposals and working as project manager for some projects. Started my own grant writing business as owner instead of employee, writing grants for various non-profits.

Email: pbell@eokhq.com
Cell: 865-567-0632
Twitter: http://twitter.com/pabell

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Laurel Bowen - Director of Membership

Owner of TBC Solutions Inc. which is a federal contractor doing technical writing, editing, and print publication. Owner of Web Haven which does web design and web hosting.

Email: laurel@tbcsolutions.com
cell: 865-257-1364 (best)
main: 865-457-1364
fax: 865-457-1361
Twitter: http://twitter.com/laurelbowen

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Scot T. Chrisman, M.D. ( "Dr. Scot" ) - Director of Education and Training

Scot has lived in Knoxville for 18 years, and is a retired ("recovering") MD/Psychiatrist, and President of 4th Gear Marketing Group. He also does private consulting as a Personal and Business Coach, meeting with clients at The Office at Panera Bread on Peters Road. DrScot has developed a revolutionary Seven Step Business Development Process applicable to any small to medium business, and will be leading a 12 week, 12 module Online Training for EOK members and guests, starting in the first quarter of 2009. Beyond "bizness," DrScot is interested in real estate, building, architecture, rehabbing, flying, sailing, motorsports, websites, and Christian Apologetics. His websites, "ZillionDollarBusiness.com" and "CoachScot.com" will be up soon! Meanwhile, you can contact him at:

Email: DrScot@eokhq.com
Phone: 865-310-9385
Twitter: http://twitter.com/drscot