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 two daughters, Rhian and Reese, who attend Polk County High School. 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 two daughters, Rhian and Reese, who attend Polk County High School. George enjoys soccer, outdoor activities, music, theater, and travel.
Michelle Reedy, Client Services Manager
Phone: 828.894.2988, Ext. 126
Email: michelle.reedy@tboutreach.org
Michelle Reedy is Outreach's Client Services Manager. She oversees our client intake, food pantry and the development of our community garden. Michelle has worked with Outreach for over five 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 and strong administrative and managerial skills.
Phone: 828.894.2988, Ext. 126
Email: michelle.reedy@tboutreach.org
Michelle Reedy is Outreach's Client Services Manager. She oversees our client intake, food pantry and the development of our community garden. Michelle has worked with Outreach for over five 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 and strong administrative and managerial skills.
Margot Carter, Development and Communications Manager
Phone: 828.894.2988, Ext. 127
Email: margot.carter@tboutreach.org
Margot Carter is Outreach’s Development and Communications Manager. Margot has over 17 years of experience in the financial industry and her background includes marketing, product development, sales, account management, training 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. 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 Development and Communications Manager. Margot has over 17 years of experience in the financial industry and her background includes marketing, product development, sales, account management, training 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. Margot lives in Tryon with her husband Robert and two children, Rollins and Lawson who attend Polk County Schools.
Vennie Abrams, Pantry Coordinator
Phone: 828.894.2988, Ext. 128
Email: vennie.abrams@tboutreach.org
Vennie Abrams is Outreach's Pantry Coordinator. Vennie manages the Food Pantry and oversees all tasks associated with pantry client assistance and the Feed-a-Kid program. Vennie has worked with Outreach for over three years. Prior to her time with Outreach, she worked in retail. Vennie has been in ministry for 14+ years in the 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 the Food Pantry and oversees all tasks associated with pantry client assistance and the Feed-a-Kid program. Vennie has worked with Outreach for over three years. Prior to her time with Outreach, she worked in retail. Vennie has been in ministry for 14+ years in the North and South Carolina communities.
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 engineer. Barb moved to North Carolina two years ago to get warm and be closer to her sister. Barb and her husband Steven raised 3 children together - Breeanna age 23, Jacob age 19 and Zackery age 14. 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 engineer. Barb moved to North Carolina two years ago to get warm and be closer to her sister. Barb and her husband Steven raised 3 children together - Breeanna age 23, Jacob age 19 and Zackery age 14. 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.
Wendi Jordan, Pantry Assistant
Phone: 828.894.2988, Ext. 128
Email: wendi.jordan@tboutreach.org
Wendi Jordan is our Pantry Assistant. Over the 13 years Wendi has lived in Polk County, she has been involved in the education and caring of Polk County children and infants through pre-schools, child care and local churches. Wendi 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: wendi.jordan@tboutreach.org
Wendi Jordan is our Pantry Assistant. Over the 13 years Wendi has lived in Polk County, she has been involved in the education and caring of Polk County children and infants through pre-schools, child care and local churches. Wendi believes in the power of strong community. Her motto is to live and to give as you would like to have returned to you.