2026 board of directors
NKBPA is led by volunteers: four officers and a board of North Knoxville business, nonprofit, school and city leaders.
Officers
President
Tyler Pavlis
Chief People Officer, Northwestern Mutual-Knoxville
President-Elect
Andrew Jaco
Accounts Receivable Manager, Broadway Carpets
Secretary
Natalie Kurylo
Owner and Chiropractor, Heliotropic Healing Co
Treasurer
Nathan Myers
Associate Financial Advisor, Axiom Wealth Management
Board members
- Brandon BurtonORNL FCU
- Kody FoustBesco
- Ellen LeeHealth Express
- Rachel HutsonCommunity Schools, UWGK
- Eric PalmerYOKE
- Kenderick JonesExecutive Principal, Fulton High School
- Kayla KleinSalvation Army
- Paige TravisCity of Knoxville
- Denarius RossWesley House
- Chase WombleFirst Horizon Bank
President Emeriti
Past presidents who led NKBPA and still help guide it.
- Eddie WillisDande Printing (retired)
- Robert RutherfordFielden Funeral Home
- Charmin FothCompassion Coalition
- Houston SmelcerHelen Ross McNabb Center
- Carla MoungerEast TN Heat & Air, LLC
- Art CateKCDC (retired)
- George Bove
- Nathan MyersAxiom Wealth Management
- Cara KnappOsyk3 Architects
What does the board do?
The board plans the monthly breakfast programs, the Quarterly Lunch Mobs, the Corn Hole Tournament and the annual Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year awards. It also manages NKBPA’s dues and its giving to Fulton High School students and North Knoxville nonprofits. Every board member is a volunteer.
How can I get involved?
Come to a breakfast meeting and introduce yourself to a board member. If you would like to serve on the board, let us know.
To reach the board, use the contact form or email nkbpa.info@gmail.com.
Join us for breakfast on the second Friday.
Guests are always welcome. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:45 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway, and the program starts promptly at 8:00. Membership is $60 a year for individuals and $150 for businesses.