Kelli Munczenski // Sawdust + Sod 
Kelli Munczenski is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sawdust + Sod, hooking you up with over 500 local home contractors in ONE online marketplace and on ONE easy to use app. Instead of wasting hours (or days) finding, vetting, and waiting for contractors, Sawdust + Sod automates word of mouth and lets you do all of that (and more) in about 60 seconds. Search. Book. Pay. Review! Home Maintenance Services, installations, handyman services, landscaping, lawn care, property restoration, remodeling, you name it! With Sawdust + Sod, there is never an out of pocket expense for Contractor participation.
They are honored to have been selected as one of the ALPHA startups at Collision Conference this year. In late April, Sawdust + Sod got the chance to demo their concept with the best of the best tech startups in the world…at the largest tech conference in the country…with only 10% of applicants selected! They are now working on adding additional locations in Knoxville and Nashville in the fall of 2016.
Chanda Maldonado // Chambers Welding & Fabrication, Corp.
Chanda Maldonado is Owner and President of Chambers Welding & Fabrication, Corp. Chanda handles many buckets and wears lots of hats. Chambers Welding & Fabrication, Corp. is a full service welding company offering custom fabrication, welding and metal repair. They have over 15 years of experience and their professional welding fabricators provide superior service in our welding shop and field service.
Judy Herman // Judy’s Counseling Services
As a licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider (LPC-MHSP) Judy Herman writes, counsels, and speaks from a holistic Christian view that empowers authentic living. She specializes in helping couples create emotional safety and connection in their relationships – guiding them to be heard, understood, and valued so they can gain confidence and skills to be connected and cared for.
