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JOEY MESSICK, Owner/Operator Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Squisito Pizza and Pasta

Joey is the Owner/Operator, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Sevier County and Squisito Pizza and Pasta in Tanger Five Oaks.

Joey and his family have operated the Krispy Kreme in Pigeon Forge since 1994 with a second location in Sevierville since 2018. He is originally from Winston-Salem, NC but has been a resident of Sevier County since 1993.

Joey and his wife, Missy, love working with and helping out in the community whenever they get a chance. They are proud parents to four grown children, Erika, Morgan, Austin, and Josh.

HEATHER BAIAMONTE, Payroll Administrator, Sevier County Electric System

Heather Baiamonte is a lifelong resident of Sevier County. She is an employee of the Sevier County Electric System. She has lived in Pigeon Forge and has been married to Jason Baiamonte for 25 years. She has spent the greatest part of the last 20 years following her sons to their ballgames and being a proud Pigeon Forge Tiger mom. She has two sons, Anthony 23, and Andrew 20. Anthony is a graduate of The University of the Cumberlands with a degree in Bachelor of Science. He is currently furthering his education at ETSU in the Nursing program with plans to pursue a career in nurse anesthesiology. Andrew is a graduate of WSCC and the State Fire Academy. He is currently employed by the City of Pigeon Forge Fire Dept. as a Fireman.

Heather considers being the mother of Anthony and Andrew as her two greatest accomplishments. Heather’s other interests include hiking with her husband, working out, and decorating her home. She also loves to try out new recipes for her family and she loves to entertain family and friends. Heather attends the Connect Church with her husband and two sons.

Heather is very excited to participate in the United Way Dancing with the Stars fundraiser event and is eager to help give back to the community that she cares about so much.