Lee Rose
Chief Executive Officer @ BrightStone | Leadership, Team Building
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Brightstone
- Location
- Franklin, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lee Rose
At BrightStone, my leadership has been defined by a steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With over 15 years directing our operations and now leading as CEO, I\'ve honed my expertise in creating impactful programs, stewarding relationships and fostering an environment which results in dynamic growth and unprecedented achievement. Our organization is grounded in faith and thrives on operational excellence, respect, integrity, accountability and professionalism. The cornerstone of my professional journey has always been my faith and a people-first approach, ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining the essence of servant leadership. By cultivating a team committed to our vision, we have successfully prepared for rapid expansion and sustainable growth. My focus is to continually drive our mission forward with integrity, strategic planning, and a collaborative spirit that resonates throughout our community and culture at BrightStone.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Jan 2023 — Present · Franklin, TN, US
20.5 Million \'Land of Dreams\' Capital Campaign Completed: This monumental campaign, funded entirely by private contributions, has been successfully completed, providing the resources for our expansive 140-acre campus and the initial phase of our residential program.Residential Program Launched: With the capital secured, we successfully launched our residential program in 2024, opening two homes (The Ferrell Home for men and The Craig Home for women) as part of our planned 18 homes.Legislative Triumph (HB2497/SB2146): Successfully championed and navigated the passage of groundbreaking Tennessee legislation, creating a first-of-its-kind pilot program that directly addresses regulatory barriers to enable our innovative campus-based residential model for adults with IDD.Significant Program Expansion: Our program service revenue has more than doubled in recent years, a clear indicator of our growing impact. Crucially, since the opening of our Stinnett Center for Learning, Art, and Enterprise in November 2022, we\'ve seen remarkable growth in the number of adults served, starting with 31 and reaching 60 by the end of 2024, with a projection to serve 70 by yearend 2025!\'Homecoming\' Campaign Launched: We\'re excited to announce the launch of our new \'Homecoming\' capital campaign, with a goal of $4 million! Launched in November 2024 and already having raised over $2.2 million, this campaign will enable us to build two more residential homes, construct a 3,200 sq ft Operations Pavilion, expand recreational areas, and further grow our vocational training programs and student enrollment.
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics
1983 — 1985
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