Erin Cavette
Director of Membership, Sevierville Chamber of Commerce
Erin Cavette (Erin Wendy Ownby) serves as the Director of Membership for the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised in Sevierville, Tennessee, she possesses a deep, lifelong connection to the community and a unique understanding of its local economy.
Armed with a robust background in marketing, events, and community, Erin acts as a primary catalyst for regional development. In her current role, she oversees membership growth, engagement initiatives, and collaborative network building for an organization representing hundreds of local businesses.
Guided by her faith and boundless energy, Erin brings a servant's heart to her community vitality initiatives and is a member of Connect Church.
Outside of her professional role, Erin is an avid lover of the outdoors (if it's not too hot) and enjoys life in her beautiful hometown alongside her husband, Ron, their two sons, Ryson and Rhett, and her exceptionally large, close-knit extended family. Her commitment to this region runs deep!
Rev. Jeff Ownby
Owner, Above the Mist Wedding and Events
Reverend Jeff Ownby is a native and life-long resident of Gatlinburg. He was born in a doctor's office on the Parkway in Gatlinburg to Eugene and Sue Ownby, descendants of Martha Jane Huskey Ogle and John Ownby, settlers in Gatlinburg (White Oak Flats) and Greenbrier in the early 1800's. Rev. Jeff is a graduate of Pi Beta Phi, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and Tennessee Tech University. He is married to the love of his life, Megan Dolan Ownby, and together they have six children — Jared, Erin (with whom he is Dancing for United Way), Destiney, Ryan Grace, Rylee, and Reese — and nine grandchildren.
Megan and Jeff own and operate Above the Mist Weddings and Events, and their three youngest daughters own and operate the Gatlinburg Grind Coffee and Bakery shop. Rev. Jeff was raised and still lives in the Arts and Crafts community in the Glades area of Gatlinburg. His dad was a wood carver and his mom and grandmother owned and operated a weaving shop.
Rev. Jeff was called into the Gospel ministry in 1985 and has ministered through Bible teaching for over 40 years. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering and has worked as the Gatlinburg City Planner, the Sevier County Planning Director, and has served as an elected Gatlinburg commissioner and Gatlinburg's Mayor. His servant's heart has also guided him to be a member, board member, and Past President of the Gatlinburg Rotary Club, where he still serves with his wife Megan and daughter Ryan Grace. He also serves on the Sevier County Young Life board and is a small group leader and choir member at Connect Church Sevierville. Rev. Jeff served as Pastor of Pinnacle Bible Church for 18 years and has been privileged and blessed to officiate approximately 10,000 weddings over the last 28 years.
In Rev. Jeff and Erin, you will see a great passion for loving and serving their family and community, and for having fun while doing so. They are honored to dance for Sevier County United Way, for the benefit of so many Sevier Countians.
Josh Norris
Realtor – New Direction Real Estate
Josh Norris is a REALTOR with New Direction Real Estate, a local entrepreneur, and dedicated community leader. He holds a master's degree in economics, and his career centers on serving others through real estate, tourism, hospitality, and small business. In addition to helping clients buy and sell property throughout East Tennessee, Josh owns and operates local lodging properties and a digital billboard that helps connect businesses with visitors traveling through the area.
Community involvement has always been at the center of his work. He has served in numerous leadership roles within Sevier County's Tourism and Hospitality Alliance, while also volunteering with organizations and events that strengthen the local community.
Josh and his wife, Megan, are proud to call Sevier County home, where they are raising their two young children. He is honored to support United Way of Sevier County's Dancing with the Stars as a team support marketer, helping raise awareness and funds for programs that make a lasting difference. As a father of two young children, Josh believes investing in local families today helps build a stronger Sevier County for future generations.