Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Adds Staff
The organization adds construction and community engagement experts to support its ongoing 22-home residential development.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga has added two new staff members to help manage its ongoing residential projects. The organization is currently working on a 22-home development as it marks its 40th anniversary of serving the city.
Why it matters
Expanding the leadership team strengthens the nonprofit's capacity to oversee local construction projects and community outreach initiatives. These roles ensure that housing projects meet safety and quality standards as the organization works to fulfill its long-term vision in Chattanooga.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga is currently managing a 22-home residential development during its 40th year of operation. Construction superintendent Wes Wimpy brings over 25 years of project management experience to this initiative.
The players
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga
A local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing decent housing for residents, now operating in its 40th year.
Wes Wimpy
The new construction superintendent with over 25 years of experience in project management.
Gayla Randle
The new events and community engagement manager who relocated to the city to join the organization.
The details
As the new construction superintendent, Wes Wimpy is responsible for coordinating builders and volunteers to oversee residential construction sites. His role focuses on maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the building process. Meanwhile, Gayla Randle joins the organization to manage events and community engagement, helping to sustain the nonprofit's outreach and housing mission.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga announced these two staff additions.
The Home Front
This staff expansion aligns with the Habitat for Humanity local affiliate development model often used to scale affordable housing production. Such organizational scaling is a key indicator of a nonprofit's capacity to manage increasing residential development pipelines.
Residents interested in the current residential development should monitor the nonprofit's official community updates for volunteer or project timelines. If you are seeking information on future homeownership opportunities, contact the office directly to understand their application criteria.
The takeaway
Nonprofit organizations often add specialized construction leadership to keep large residential projects on track and within safety guidelines. Homeowners looking to support local housing stability can track the progress of the current 22-home project via the organization's official website.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to improve housing supply in the Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
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