Kay Sanford, MBA, CFBA, CWBA

Executive Administrator

Kay Sanford is an owner/ partner of  multi-generational family businesses, with long experience in navigating the occasional rough waters where business and relationships collide. She serves as CEO for Hutcheson Properties, Inc. and is Vice- President of the board of SFSC, Inc. In 2008, the desire to lead through a consistent, coherent framework drew her to the serious study of Bowen Family Systems Theory. Her work in that area, over the years, has particularly focused on how relationship dynamics affect business functioning. She is a skilled teacher and frequently lectures on Bowen Theory concepts. 

Kay holds an MBA (Honors) from the University of South Carolina, Aiken; and also holds a BA degree from Rhodes College. She holds certificates from the Family Firm Institute in Family Business and Family Wealth Advising. Her training in Bowen Family Systems Theory comes from study that includes work in the Post-Graduate Program at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family (Georgetown, DC),  with Navigating Systems and with the Family Firm Institute. She also serves on the Faculty of the Bowen Theory Education Center (Chattanooga).

Promoting clarity as the heart of mindful leadership, Kay offers sessions in NeurOptimal Neurofeedback as a supplement to her coaching with both family and business leaders.

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Stacey L. Nolan, M.Ed.

Administrative Assistant​

Stacey is a marketing professional and educator with an entrepreneurial spirit, with experience in nonprofit and small business marketing, promotion, writing, curriculum development and direct instruction. Holding leadership roles in the artistic community over the past 15 years has aided in developing her unique approach of helping people gain a sense of ownership and belonging, while motivating and inspiring.

Over the past decade, Stacey has served in various marketing and support roles for small businesses, consulting firms and nonprofits, in addition to spearheading her own small business from 2013 - 2023.  Her Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Master’s in Education provide a well-rounded foundation for cultivating effective strategies in business and beyond.

In her spare time, she stays busy supporting and cultivating her teen’s music and equestrian talents, tending to her garden and exploring with her dog Zelda. 

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Tanya Goodpasture

Book Keeper

Tanya Goodpasture is an invaluable member of the BTEC family. Her attention to detail and knack for spreadsheets is an invaluable asset to the organization. She keeps us all straight.