Doug Fleenor

Chairman

Doug Fleenor is a life long resident of Bristol who has practiced law in Bristol for the past 15 years.  He is a graduate from King College and the University of Tennessee Law School. Doug Fleenor re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners:  Doug Fleenor was re-elected to serve as the Board Chairman through June 2011.

Gary Poulton

Vice-Chairman

Mr. Poulton is currently a History Professor at Virginia Intermont College.  Mr. Poulton served as a past president of the college and is a resident of Bristol, VA. Gary Poulton was also re-elected to serve as Vice-chair through June 2011.

Jerry Chorosevic

Jerry Chorosevic was appointed to the Board of Commissioners in 2003; he served as the Chairman of the Board for 4 years, 2003-2006.
Mr. Chorosevic has been an asset to the Board because of his many years in a business background. 

Karen Hamilton

Karen Hamilton is a resident of Jones Manor and has served as past President of the Resident Association.  Karen is very active in resident events such as “Summerfest”.  Because Karen is a resident, she is aware of the concerns of residents, and can bring those concerns to the attention of BRHA Staff and Commissioners.

Larry Neese

Mr. Neese has been part of the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the past years. He is a retired Business Services Officer from BB&T and is doing volunteer work with his church.   He brings an incredible understanding of organizational finance to the table that is beneficial to the BRHA.   He has become very familiar with our agency during the time he has served on the Board and has helped position our agency to reduce our dependency of federal funding as we broaden the services we provide to the community.”