About The ReLAUNCH
Linda Conaway
Linda Conaway
Linda Conaway
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Linda is the co-founder of ReLAUNCH, driven by a passion for serving society’s most at-risk unhoused individuals. Drawing on her Fortune 500 experience in Accounting, Logistics, and Human Resources, she excels at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and breaking down silos. Her work helps ReLAUNCH tackle sys
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Linda is the co-founder of ReLAUNCH, driven by a passion for serving society’s most at-risk unhoused individuals. Drawing on her Fortune 500 experience in Accounting, Logistics, and Human Resources, she excels at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and breaking down silos. Her work helps ReLAUNCH tackle systemic issues at the root of chronic homelessness and recidivism, creating lasting change through powerful partnerships.
Andrew Briggs
Linda Conaway
Linda Conaway
VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew Briggs is more than a seasoned loan officer—he’s a bridge-builder, a listener, and a steadfast advocate for dignity and opportunity. For 8 years, he has guided individuals and families toward their dreams of homeownership, blending financial expertise with a servant’s heart.
At 34, Andrew’s work extends beyond his desk
VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew Briggs is more than a seasoned loan officer—he’s a bridge-builder, a listener, and a steadfast advocate for dignity and opportunity. For 8 years, he has guided individuals and families toward their dreams of homeownership, blending financial expertise with a servant’s heart.
At 34, Andrew’s work extends beyond his desk into community service, focusing on those whose dignity has too often been denied by society. Whether advocating, lending a hand, or simply showing up, he believes in restoring hope through tangible action—and that every person deserves respect, opportunity, and the chance to thrive.
Blake Venable
Linda Conaway
Blake Venable
TREASURER
Blake is a public accountant and Treasurer of ReLaunch. A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University (Summa Cum Laude) with a BS in Accounting, he has been practicing accounting, management, and consulting over 10 years. Blake is dedicated to the mission of ReLaunch and envisions a world where everyone has equitable access to
TREASURER
Blake is a public accountant and Treasurer of ReLaunch. A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University (Summa Cum Laude) with a BS in Accounting, he has been practicing accounting, management, and consulting over 10 years. Blake is dedicated to the mission of ReLaunch and envisions a world where everyone has equitable access to have their basic needs be met. In his spare time he enjoys meditation, his dogs, yoga, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.
Ann Hess
Linda Conaway
Blake Venable
SECRETARY & CO-FOUNDER
Ann started her non-profit career working in low-income elementary schools linking children and families up with necessary services. She also worked extensively in jails and prisons developing and delivering educational programs to incarcerated individuals. She has spent time volunteering on her church board of direc
SECRETARY & CO-FOUNDER
Ann started her non-profit career working in low-income elementary schools linking children and families up with necessary services. She also worked extensively in jails and prisons developing and delivering educational programs to incarcerated individuals. She has spent time volunteering on her church board of directors as well as holding several other leadership positions. People are Ann’s passion! She is enthusiast about serving others, and believes that it is through uplifting others that she find her purpose and her joy. Ann is committed to a world where everyone has a seat at the table, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. She is thrilled to be serving on the board for ReLAUNCH, and knows that through multi-agency collaboration we can alleviate suffering and ease the burdens of our neighbors in Knoxville.