ABOUT US

Deborah Stephenson is the Executive Director of Tiny Together™ with a master’s in nursing education and more than thirty years working with Veterans, pediatrics, elderly, surgical, homebound, ventilator dependent, disabled, and immunology patients of all ages, in a variety of settings and roles. She has been the primary educator for hospital departments, lead teams as a pharmaceutical clinical trial data manager and patient advocate and developed National HIPAA compliance and alteration in airway best practice programs for the Veterans Hospitals. She has worked in various managerial roles with non-profit organizations developing family events, parenting programs, bereavement grief care, community support and organizing local and international mission trips for students and is a recognized regional baker and baby whisperer.

Gregory Stephenson has more than thirty-five years working with the skilled trades, specifically in HVAC and building automation systems, and built several homes including their current full-time Tiny home, which he says was the most intricate due to space. His roles have served multiple states as project manager in million-dollar contracts to improve banking centers, government offices, prisons and event arenas across NC, SC, VA, and TN. Currently he is the regional sales specialist for a global commercial HVAC, electrical, and automation controls corporation with contracts throughout the Appalachian region and is the project manager for Tiny Together™ campuses, and experience as a track and field coach for Neuse Charter School.

Josiah Toney is our Housing Development Consultant, he is a licensed residential contractor and owner of multiple small businesses. Josiah has extensive experience in affordable housing development. As the founder of Timber & Steel Co., he has collaborated with Tiny Together to provide cost-effective tiny homes and modular off-site housing, helping displaced families rebuild after Hurricane Helene. 

Wayne Peight is our Infrastructure Advisor, with experience as a Spruce Pine Town Council member, construction business owner, and licensed commercial contractor, who has played a vital role in restoring water, sewer, and electricity to disaster-stricken areas. His expertise in infrastructure planning and local government collaboration ensures that the project’s utilities and services are built to last. 

Bill Matthews is a retired housing attorney, ensuring compliance with applicable housing regulations – with extensive experience in the nonprofit realm and with grant oversight and administration.

Lexy Dark is our Financial Advisor and Bookkeeper, ensuring that every penny is spent wisely! As a lifelong High-Country resident, she has a passion for seeing that our Appalachian neighbors get homes that meet the needs of young families and individuals.