Brook Hemphill
Maryville Parks & Recreation DirectorÂ
Brook Hemphill is a dedicated community leader who is passionate about making a positive impact through service. With a background in Parks and Recreation and also food service, Brook brings valuable experience in leadership, collaboration, and community engagement to the board of Crumb Bums Ministry. Brook is married to Ginny, and they have 3 daughters Caylor, Allie and Macey. He and his family are members of East Maryville Baptist Church where he serves in several different areas including the youth ministry. He was a board member with the Maryville High School Boosters for the past 10 years with 2 of those years serving as the chairman.  He is committed to supporting the organization’s mission and helping advance its efforts to create meaningful, lasting change while sharing Christ.
Eva Fortenberry, MPHÂ
Research Coordinator, Wellstar Health
Eva serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Wellstar Health System in the metro Atlanta area, working on clinical trials involving traumatic injuries and cardiology. She earned her bachelor's in microbiology from Clemson University in 2023 where she graduated with Honors and Summa Cum Laude. She went on to earn a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology with a certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from Emory's Rollins School of Public Health in Atlanta in 2026. At Clemson, Eva worked for Greenville Memorial Hospital's Addiction Medicine Center on both the clinical and research teams. She worked on a clinical trial evaluating the drug Sublocade, an injectable medication that helps people recover from addiction to opioids like heroine, fentanyl, and oxycodone. She also worked closely with social workers to connect overdose patients with recovery housing, Medicaid assistance, and harm reduction resources.
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While at Emory, Eva’s research involved interviewing pregnant and postpartum women navigating substance abuse, housing insecurity, incarceration, and domestic violence to provide state legislation recommendations and resource assistance initiatives. She also worked on a clinical trial evaluating a healthcare app for gay and bisexual men at risk for HIV in rural areas of the United States to help them access healthcare and educational resources. Eva’s experiences give her an understanding of how to effectively help and advocate for people in marginalized, stigmatized, and underserved communities. She brings this perspective to Crumb Bums Ministries as their Public Health Expert on the Board of Directors.
Dick McPherson
Cornstalk Heights Historian, Retired US Navy Veteran
Richard (Dick) C. McPherson, Jr. past President and current Historian of the Cornstalk Heights Historical Community Organization. Born in Knoxville Tennessee, B.S. Degree Business Administration, University of Tennessee, U.S. Navy veteran, retired from Covenant Health as a computer analyst and system administrator with over 30 years of experience in the computer field. Moved to Harriman in 2018 and became active in community, religious and veterans organizations. Worked with the Community Lunch Mission since its inception for two years greeting and encouraging visitors as an outreach to the residents of Harriman and surrounding communities.
Baptista Fraze
Educator/Community Advocate
Baptista Fraze is a dedicated educator and community advocate with nearly two decades of experience. As a Nationally Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) specializing in Special Education, she is deeply committed to evidence-based instruction and empowering students to reach their full potential. Her expertise is supported by degrees in Special Education and Educational Administration, and she is currently pursuing her Education Specialist degree. She utilizes her advanced training in LETRS, UFLI, and IMSE to drive academic success and reduce special education referrals.
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Beyond the classroom, Baptista’s life is defined by a ministry rooted in service and compassion. She has served as a youth and children’s minister and is an active board member for a local backpack food ministry organization. Through these roles and her collaboration with the Cooperative Extension Service, she addresses food instability among families. She bridges the gap between educational advocacy and community care, striving to build strong, inclusive environments where families thrive.
Gabrielle Hatfield
Administrative/Operations Professional
Gabrielle Hatfield currently serves as Administrative Assistant at Harriman Methodist Church, providing administrative support, coordinating daily operations, and assisting church leadership and ministries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, which has strengthened her communication, writing, and analytical skills.
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She hopes to contribute her strong background in administration and organizational support, and is committed to effective governance, collaborative leadership, and advancing the organization’s mission.
Throughout her career, Gabrielle Hatfield has supported organizational leadership in various administrative settings and built extensive experience in the hospitality industry. These roles have developed her strengths in customer relations, operations, problem-solving, and providing exceptional service in fast-paced environments.
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A devoted wife and mother, she values faith, family, and community. She brings empathy, integrity, and a genuine spirit of service to her professional and volunteer work. She is honored to serve The Crumb Bums and looks forward to supporting the organization’s continued growth and positive impact in the community.
Board of Directors
Lawrence Fortenberry
CEO/Founder
Our founders bring to the table experience for serving and sharing the love of Christ through a meal from former ministries within the previous Churches they have served. Crumb Bums was formed with one thing in mind, to serve the community as Jesus commanded us to do. We believe in serving people where they are no matter the circumstances of their life and showing ALL respect and dignity.Â
Our Founders
Michelle Fortenberry
Founder/Secretary/Marketing