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Staff

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

At SOAR TN, we strive to be the difference-makers in our community. Our team is made up of people with the mission of helping those in need. Our team is reliable, friendly, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. 

We are always looking for volunteers and supporters. Click Here to learn more about how you can help us make a difference in the world and join our team!

Cheryl Hintz

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Hintz is an accomplished executive with over 40 years’ experience in the financial service industry, driving business strategy to achieve optimal performance. She recently retired from U.S. Bank where her responsibilities included improving profitability through economic analysis and leveraging strategic partnerships.
Cheryl has a bachelor’s degree in both Marketing and Finance from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She moved to Blount County in 2016 where she currently resides with her husband, David and intellectually disabled son, Richie.

Nikki Goodwin

Chief Operations Officer

Nikki Goodwin has devoted her life to improving the lives of the intellectually disabled and her community. She has served on multiple boards and committees within her church and Blount County. Exceptional leadership and relationship management skills combined with her passion to help others is the perfect blend to successfully lead and grow SOAR TN. The Goodwin family resides in Alcoa with her daughter Mia and son Rashad who has intellectual disabilities.

Annette Himes

Quality Assurance Director

Sandy Smith

Human Resources Manager

Maria Laulusa

Finance Manager

Shaun Edwards

Medical Manager

Mia Goodwin

Program Manager

Teresa Seard

Family Model Program Director

Denise Ferguson

Program Director

Michael Reed

Program Director

Destiny Caughorn

Program Director

Briana Williams

Program Director - Transitions