Teresa Payne, Cumberland HCP Outreach Coordinator

Teresa received her degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources from Michigan State University and has since held positions in all aspects of resource management.  She began her career in Reno, Nevada with a large engineering firm managing projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Serving as Executive Director for a development authority, she  directed the redevelopment of a Michigan downtown by creating a grant/rebate program for commercial property owners, infrastructure improvements, and promotion of industrial development utilizing tax increment financing.  Teresa has participated in the completion of comprehensive plans, written  successful grant proposals, prepared land use ordinances, and created a Green Local Government sustainability program in conjunction with the Green Building Coalition in southwest Florida.  She has most recently returned to Crossville and prior to joining the HCP Team, worked for a Crossville engineering firm in the areas of permitting and environmental assessment. 

An avid outdoor enthusiast, Teresa enjoys hiking, canoeing, and the equestrian sport of dressage.

Contact Information:

Phone: (931) 229-0811

E-mail: tpayne11@utk.edu