S M O K Y M O U N T A I N C H A P T E R
OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS
Chapter Officers
PresidentBRANDON YAWN
Presidentsmokymountian@gmail.com Brandon Yawn has been in the cable industry for 16 years. He currently works with Vecima Networks Inc. as a Customer Program Manager, DAA. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Information System Security. He has also earned DAA and DOCSIS Engineering Professional certificates from SCTE. Brandon has served in various officer roles on the Music City Chapter Board and is currently a member of National NCLB Subcommittee. |
Vice PresidentHARITY DEATON
vpsmokymountain@gmail.com I am a tenacious, results-focused, and energetic Sales Management Leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and 20+ years of diverse expertise delivering strong results in fast-paced and client-facing environments. I offer a unique blend of experience in utilities, telecommunications, and IT service with 15+ years of proficiency and success launching new products and growing markets from the ground up. I thrive in spaces where I can build strong client relationships that generate and continuously grow revenue. A hands-on collaborator and persuasive influencer, my career experience spans roles in business development, sales training, market strategy, forecasting, performance management, and other key areas. |
SecretarySARAH MILLER
smokymountaintsecretary@gmail.com Sarah Miller works for Comcast as a Director, Human Resources in Knoxville. She supports all residential field sales functions across the Big South Region. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Ashford University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has been a board member of SCTE for 6 years. |
TreasurerMIKE JOLLEY
smokymountaintreasurer@gmail.com Mike has 31 years in cable with Comcast as a Technician, Supervisor, and he is currently a Network Maintenance Manager for East Tennessee, and SW Virginia with Comcast. |
Board Members
Associate Board Members
Region 8 Representative
TONY GERMER
Tony Germer is a US Navy veteran, that spent 9 years as an Electronic Technician focusing on Communication and Radar systems onboard US Naval Ships. 24 Years in the Cable industry with increasing responsibilities. Started in 1998 as an installation/service technician with Media One, Moved into Network Maintenance Leadership in 2006. Currently Senior Director of Network Maintenance for Comcast’s Central Division. In 2008, Earned a bachelor’s degree in Information Networking from Fort Hays State. Began working with the SCTE on the North Florida Chapter Board in 2009. Have been a Comcast SCTE National Ambassador, President, VP, Treasurer of the Music City Chapter, assisted in NCLB recovery of the Smoky Mountain Chapter, assisted with membership drive of the Razorback Chapter, and assisted in starting up the Graceland Meeting Group in Memphis. Currently I serve as the Region 8 Representative and Comcast Central Division SCTE Ambassador Lead. |