Goodwill Industries of Middle TN, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Matthew Bourlakas |
|---|---|
| matthew.bourlakas@givegw.org | |
| Term Start | July 2013 |
| Matthew's Experience: Sewanee-The University of the South, BA - English (1987); University of South Carolina-Columbia, Master of Mass Communication (1992).Director of Communication, Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee (1997-98); Director of Communication, Nashville Area Red Cross (1998-2002); Director of Health and Safety Services, Nashville Area Red Cross (2002-05); Chief Operating Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (2005-13) | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr. Ed O'Kelley | Vice President of Information Technology |
| Ms. Leisa Wamsley | Chief Operating Officer |
| Mr. Mike Mott | Vice President of Human Resouces |
| Christine Skold | Chief Financial Officer |
| Beth Alexander | Vice President of Development |
| Kimmra Hingher | Vice President of Marketing |
| Cindy Varner | Chief Mission Officer |
| Wendy White | Vice President Finance and Accounting |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 1,002 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 502 |
| Volunteers | 30 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 58% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 10 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | January 2021 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2012 |
| Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Dickson County Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Dickson County Chamber of Commerce | 2011 |
| Gallatin Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Madison Chamber of Commerce | 2011 |
| Maury Alliance | 2012 |
| Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Nashville Chamber of Commerce | 2008 |
| Nashville Coalition for the Homeless | 2006 |
| Robertson County Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce | 2008 |
| Springfield Chamber of Commerce | 2005 |
| Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| United Way Member Agency | 1986 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2006 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2012 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Employment and Community Services - 3 Year Accreditation | 2024 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Sims Partner of the Year Award | Middle TN Society for HR Management | 2011 |
| Early Innovator Award | Goodwill Industries International | 2011 |
| Employer of People with Disabilities | Metropolitan Nashville Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities & Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence | 2008 |
| Employer of the Year | Southern Middle Tennessee Employment Consortium | 2008 |
| Innovation Award of People with Disabilities for Transitional Employment Program) | Nashville Area Employment Consortium | 2007 |
| NEXT Awards - Social Enterprise | Nashville Chamber | 2013 |
| Partnership Award | Nashville Area Employment Consortium | 2009 |
| Finalist in Sustainability Practices | CNM Salute Awards | 2022 |
| Finalist for Sustainability Awards | CNM Salute Awards | 2016 |
| Finalist for Board Member of the Year | CNM Salute Awards | 2021 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Many of the senior management staff have been with the agency 10 years or more. This stability in the management team has allowed Goodwill to use its resources in a consistent pattern of growth, maintaining its focus on mission of changing lives through education, training and employment. There is a maturity in the staff that allows for the successful management of the dual mission of the agency: serving people and remaining financially sound. Additional Risk Management Provisions: Cyber Defense Coverage, Terrorism Coverage |
