Habitat Chattanooga Hires Two New Staff Members
The organization adds an engagement manager and a construction superintendent to support ongoing development.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga has expanded its team by hiring Gayla Randle and Wes Wimpy. These appointments come as the non-profit marks 40 years of service to the local community.
Why it matters
Expanding the staff allows the organization to better manage its current 22-home residential development project. This move supports the goal of ensuring decent housing is accessible to everyone in the area.
Wes Wimpy joins the organization with over 25 years of construction project management experience. Habitat Chattanooga is currently celebrating its 40th year of operation.
The players
Gayla Randle
She joins the non-profit as the new events and community engagement manager.
Wes Wimpy
He is the new construction superintendent who brings over 25 years of experience in project management.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga
This local non-profit organization is currently in its 40th year of providing housing solutions.
The details
Wes Wimpy will serve as the construction superintendent, overseeing builders and volunteers to ensure project quality, safety, and compliance. Gayla Randle joins the organization to fill the role of events and community engagement manager.
Timeline
Habitat Chattanooga announced the hiring of its two new staff members on October 26, 2026.
Culture Shift
This staffing expansion reflects the broader trend of established non-profits professionalizing their management teams to scale housing output. It follows the pattern set by the Habitat for Humanity organizational model for local housing development.
Residents may see an increase in volunteer opportunities and community events managed by the new engagement team. The addition of a superintendent could also accelerate the pace of construction for the 22-home project in the area.
The takeaway
Effective project leadership is essential for non-profits managing large-scale residential construction. These organizational updates aim to ensure that development goals are met efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality for future homeowners.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to improve housing standards in the Chattanooga Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
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