Meet our Staff
George B. Alley, Executive Director
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 123
Email: george.alley@tboutreach.org
George Alley first joined Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry as a donor, then as a volunteer, and now as the organization’s third Executive Director in its 25 year history. George holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire, a Masters of Public Affairs degree from Western Carolina University, and a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Prior to employment at Outreach, he served at the Carolina Classical School, The American Red Cross, and the Town of Tryon. George lives in Columbus with his wife Erin, a physical therapist at PRO Physical Therapy, and has two daughters, Rhian and Reese. George enjoys soccer, outdoor activities, music, theater, and travel.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 123
Email: george.alley@tboutreach.org
George Alley first joined Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry as a donor, then as a volunteer, and now as the organization’s third Executive Director in its 25 year history. George holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire, a Masters of Public Affairs degree from Western Carolina University, and a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Prior to employment at Outreach, he served at the Carolina Classical School, The American Red Cross, and the Town of Tryon. George lives in Columbus with his wife Erin, a physical therapist at PRO Physical Therapy, and has two daughters, Rhian and Reese. George enjoys soccer, outdoor activities, music, theater, and travel.
Vennie Abrams, Pantry Coordinator
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 128
Email: vennie.abrams@tboutreach.org
Vennie Abrams is Outreach's Pantry Coordinator. Vennie manages our food pantry and oversees all tasks associated with pantry client assistance. Vennie has worked with Outreach for over six years. Vennie has a background in retail and has served in ministry for 17+ years in North and South Carolina communities.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 128
Email: vennie.abrams@tboutreach.org
Vennie Abrams is Outreach's Pantry Coordinator. Vennie manages our food pantry and oversees all tasks associated with pantry client assistance. Vennie has worked with Outreach for over six years. Vennie has a background in retail and has served in ministry for 17+ years in North and South Carolina communities.
Wendy Campbell, Pantry Assistant
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 128
Email: wendy.campbell@tboutreach.org
Wendy Campbell is Outreach's Pantry Assistant. Over the 17 years Wendy has lived in Polk County, she has been involved in the education and caring of Polk County's children and infants through pre-school, child care and local churches. Wendy believes in the power of strong community. Her motto is to live and to give as you would like to have returned to you.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 128
Email: wendy.campbell@tboutreach.org
Wendy Campbell is Outreach's Pantry Assistant. Over the 17 years Wendy has lived in Polk County, she has been involved in the education and caring of Polk County's children and infants through pre-school, child care and local churches. Wendy believes in the power of strong community. Her motto is to live and to give as you would like to have returned to you.
Margot Carter, Communications, Marketing and Development Director
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 127
Email: margot.carter@tboutreach.org
Margot Carter is Outreach's Communications, Marketing and Development Director. Margot has over 17 years of experience in the financial industry and her background includes marketing, product development, sales, account management, training, mentoring and administration. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA in English and minors in Public Relations, Mass Media and Organizational Communication and holds a certificate of Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Margot lives in Tryon with her husband Robert and two children, Rollins and Lawson who attend Polk County Schools.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 127
Email: margot.carter@tboutreach.org
Margot Carter is Outreach's Communications, Marketing and Development Director. Margot has over 17 years of experience in the financial industry and her background includes marketing, product development, sales, account management, training, mentoring and administration. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA in English and minors in Public Relations, Mass Media and Organizational Communication and holds a certificate of Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Margot lives in Tryon with her husband Robert and two children, Rollins and Lawson who attend Polk County Schools.
Ray Norden, Accounting Associate
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 131
Email: accounting@tboutreach.org
Ray Norden is Outreach's Accounting Associate. Ray handles day to day book keeping and financial reporting. Ray has a long and tenured background in the financial industry. Ray, a former professional polo player, lives with his wife Cindy, their dogs and horses on their farm in upstate South Carolina.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 131
Email: accounting@tboutreach.org
Ray Norden is Outreach's Accounting Associate. Ray handles day to day book keeping and financial reporting. Ray has a long and tenured background in the financial industry. Ray, a former professional polo player, lives with his wife Cindy, their dogs and horses on their farm in upstate South Carolina.
Barb Powell, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 124
Email: barb.powell@tboutreach.org
Barb Powell was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelors Degree from St. Francis University and her second degree from Pennsylvania State University. Barb's background includes social services, accounting, and manufacturing engineering. Barb moved to North Carolina five years ago to get warm and be closer to her sister. Barb and her husband Steven raised 3 children together - Breeanna, Jacob and Zackery. Barb is a beach girl and enjoys spending a lot of time swimming. Her other passions are creating primitive crafts, reading, researching, and watching a good movie.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 124
Email: barb.powell@tboutreach.org
Barb Powell was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelors Degree from St. Francis University and her second degree from Pennsylvania State University. Barb's background includes social services, accounting, and manufacturing engineering. Barb moved to North Carolina five years ago to get warm and be closer to her sister. Barb and her husband Steven raised 3 children together - Breeanna, Jacob and Zackery. Barb is a beach girl and enjoys spending a lot of time swimming. Her other passions are creating primitive crafts, reading, researching, and watching a good movie.
Michelle Reedy, Client Services Manager
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 126
Email: michelle.reedy@tboutreach.org
Michelle Reedy is Outreach's Client Services Manager. Michelle's responsibilities include client intake and case management. Michelle has worked with Outreach for over eight years. Prior to her time with Outreach, she worked with the Polk County Department of Social Services. Michelle has a broad background in social work, including experience managing client programs.
Phone: 828.894.2988, ext 126
Email: michelle.reedy@tboutreach.org
Michelle Reedy is Outreach's Client Services Manager. Michelle's responsibilities include client intake and case management. Michelle has worked with Outreach for over eight years. Prior to her time with Outreach, she worked with the Polk County Department of Social Services. Michelle has a broad background in social work, including experience managing client programs.