The board of directors of DuBose Conference Center has named Chattanooga businessman and civic leader David R. Ramsey as its new executive director. Ramsey brings experience in executive leadership, day-to-day business management, nonprofit development and fund-raising, as well as a lifelong history with DuBose.
Ramsey also has deep connections to DuBose, including as a camper at Camp Gailor-Maxon and serving meals at Episcopal Laymen’s Conferences. He has served two terms on the DuBose board, and was the board president 1996–97.
“In many ways, it feels like my whole life has been a preparation for this job: from my days here as a camper and a layman, to serving on the DuBose board, to running and growing construction-related businesses, and doing development work for nonprofits,” Ramsey said. “Every aspect of that experience leads me here.”
“David’s executive and development experience will be critical as DuBose begins a new strategic plan and a fully integrated development plan to support DuBose’s mission into the future,” said Brad Almquist, chairman of the DuBose board. “He has a deep love for the place and respects its rich history, its role in the church and on the Mountain. And he also has the skills to be a great steward and leader for DuBose.”
Ramsey’s first action was the hiring of Christy Mitchell as associate director for guest services; her hospitality industry experience includes events management for the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg.
“Christy is a great addition to the DuBose staff, and will enhance our ability to develop new programs, attract more guest groups, and retain the same warm DuBose hospitality everyone loves,” said Ramsey.
Ramsey is the former CEO of Ramsey Electric Supply Co. and led it from a small family-owned company to a large distributor with more than 40 employees. He ran an environmental firm, Earthscapes, and a business consultancy. His former civic involvement includes Chattanooga Rotary Club, United Way and UT Chattanooga Chancellor’s Roundtable. Most recently, Ramsey served as development director for the Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti.
Ramsey succeeds Ernest Walker IV, who decided to return to Atlanta to resume his business career.
“The board is grateful to Ernest for his hard work and his dedication to DuBose in what has turned out to be an interim position,” said Almquist. “Ernest has helped us assure a smooth and positive transition for David and the staff.”
DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle is a nonprofit conference center serving the Episcopal Church in Tennessee and an expanding roster of educational, arts, community and church groups. For more information go to < www.duboseconferencecenter.org>.
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