Mission Statement
The mission of the Maryville Housing Authority is to provide a quality living environment for the qualified families of this community that is affordable and safe while promoting opportunities for economic development and family self-sufficiency without discrimination.
Chartered through the state of Tennessee in 1961, the Maryville Housing Authority is a non-profit agency governed by a five-member Board of Directors who the City Mayor of Maryville appoints. The day-to-day operations are managed by the executive director and a staff of 23.
Julie Sharpe
Executive Director/ President
A native of Blount County, Executive Director Julie Sharpe has worked for nearly 20 years with the Maryville Housing Authority. Julie is a certified Professional in Occupancy for Multifamily and Public Housing and received certification through Rutgers University for Executive Directors.
She is the President of Maryville Towers and Maryville Housing
Development Corporation.
Julie has two children and four grandchildren who live in Blount County as well. During her free time, you can find Julie with her husband hiking or biking in the mountains and cheering on the Braves and the Vols. “I take great pride in the privilege I have been given to serve Blount County. As Executive Director, I will ensure the Authority provides decent, safe, affordable housing within the community. Over the next few years, and with the assistance of the MHA Board of Directors, we hope to increase affordable housing within our community.”
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 118
Email: jsharpe@mhatn.com
Development Corporation.
Julie has two children and four grandchildren who live in Blount County as well. During her free time, you can find Julie with her husband hiking or biking in the mountains and cheering on the Braves and the Vols. “I take great pride in the privilege I have been given to serve Blount County. As Executive Director, I will ensure the Authority provides decent, safe, affordable housing within the community. Over the next few years, and with the assistance of the MHA Board of Directors, we hope to increase affordable housing within our community.”
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 118
Email: jsharpe@mhatn.com
Cecilia Blair
Director of Operations
With more than a decade of service working with the Maryville Housing Authority, Cecilia Blair has worked in various roles before taking on the responsibilities of Housing Operations Manager. She is Vice-President of Maryville Towers and Maryville Housing Development Corporation
Cecilia, a California native, began her career with MHA working in the maintenance department before transitioning to the property manager role at Maryville Towers. Over the years, she advanced to different positions that gave her the integral tools needed to be successful as the Housing Operations Manager. She holds a certification as a Professional in Occupancy in Multifamily and Public Housing.
When she’s not working, she enjoys motorcycle riding and time at the lake.
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 117
Email: cblair@mhatn.com
Cecilia, a California native, began her career with MHA working in the maintenance department before transitioning to the property manager role at Maryville Towers. Over the years, she advanced to different positions that gave her the integral tools needed to be successful as the Housing Operations Manager. She holds a certification as a Professional in Occupancy in Multifamily and Public Housing.
When she’s not working, she enjoys motorcycle riding and time at the lake.
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 117
Email: cblair@mhatn.com
Carolyn Gilbert
Chief Financial Officer
Carolyn has a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a bachelor's in accounting from Wilmington University in Delaware. She earned her CPA license in 2015. She has over 12 years of accounting experience, with a focus on affordable housing. Before joining Maryville Housing Authority as CFO, Carolyn served as controller for two Knoxville Property Management and Development companies specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC properties.
A graduate of Bearden High School, Carolyn lives in Knoxville with her three wild and lovable dogs.
PH: 865-983-4958 ext 112
Email: cgilbert@mhatn.com
A graduate of Bearden High School, Carolyn lives in Knoxville with her three wild and lovable dogs.
PH: 865-983-4958 ext 112
Email: cgilbert@mhatn.com
Lia Patty
Public Housing Specialist
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 105
Email: lpatty@mhatn.com
Chris Lee
Director of Facilities & Special Projects
Chris is a Knoxville transplant who brought his HVAC expertise to the area in 2004. Since then, he has spent more than 20 years with MHA, contributing across forced accounts, maintenance, inspections, and management. He holds NSPIRE certification, state licenses for home inspections, and is also a licensed general contractor.
A devoted father of two, Chris spends much of his free time with his children—either at church or on the baseball field—where he enjoys mentoring young men and helping them grow into motivated leaders within their community.
An avid outdoorsman, Chris embraces the wilder side of East Tennessee. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, and cheering on the University of Tennessee athletics.
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 116
Email: clee@mhatn.com
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 116
Email: clee@mhatn.com
Kim Slaughter
Housing Choice Voucher Specialist
PH: 865-983-4958 ext 115
Email: kslaughter@mhatn.com
Tammy Vandenberg
Maryville Towers Property Manager
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 170
Email: tvanderberg@mhatn.com
Angie Williams
Resident Services
PH: 865-983-4958, ext 114
Email: awilliams@mhatn.com
MHA Board Members
- Chairman- Tom Taylor
- Vice-Chairman- Brownlow Marsh
- Mary Farmer
- David Connor
- Gaynell Lawson