Jay Price (he/him)

Sustainability Manager

jayprice@utk.edu

865-974-3480

Contact Jay for questions about:

• The “Green Fee” (Student Environmental Initiatives Committee- SEIC)
• The Committee on the Campus Environment- CCE
• Sustainability Strategic Planning
• Campus and Community Partnerships
• Office Oversight
• Sustainability Presentations
• Bottle Refill Stations
• Alternative Fuels and Transportation
• Alternative Energy

Jay Price has a B.A. degree in Sociology and an M.S. degree in Bioregional Planning from Utah State University, as well as an MBA from the University of Memphis. Jay began his career at UT in 2007 as the Environmental Coordinator in the Facilities Services Department and as the program grew he was promoted to Recycling Manager in 2013. With the merger of UT Recycling and the Office of Sustainability in 2019, Jay was promoted to Sustainability Manager.

Ella Dohrmann (she/they)

Compost Supervisor

edohrma1@utk.edu

Contact Ella for questions about:

• Compost Facility tours
• Compost Collection and Operations
• Acceptable compost materials
• Compost research opportunities
• Compost drop-offs and deliveries

Ella served as an AmeriCorps member in the Compost Logistics Coordinator position at UTK for 2 years and came back to take on the Compost Supervisor role in March 2024. Ella received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana. Ella worked as a Sustainable Collections Specialist for Soil Cycle in Montana prior to coming to UT, and also worked as a Compost Processing Manager and Route Driver for Green Heron Compost here in Knoxville prior to taking on the Compost Supervisor role here.

Matthew Haynes

Compost Operations Specialist

mhayne27@utk.edu 

Contact Matthew for questions about:

• Acceptable compost materials
• Compost drop-offs and deliveries
• Operating equipment

Matthew was born and raised in Knoxville and spent about six years living in Montana. His hobbies include riding his motorcycle, traveling, camping, hiking, and hanging out with his dog. Matthew has a diverse work background, including sales, home remodeling, painting, and carpet cleaning. He started at UT in May 2023 as a Building Services Foreman before transitioning to the Office of Sustainability in May 2024.

Stephen Bogan

Compost Driver

Anish Krishnan

Compost Logistics Coordinator

akrish12@vols.utk.edu

Kobe Early

(he/him)

Data Analyst and Office Coordinator

kearly5@utk.edu

Contact Kobe for questions about:

• Sustainability-related initiatives and projects
• Environmental planning and assessment

Kobe Early is a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler who earned a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development: Environmental Studies, with a minor in Anthropology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Prior to joining AmeriCorps, he worked as a Student Life Instructor at the North Carolina School of Science.

With experience across various fields, including environmental law, education, research, planning, conservation, renewable technology, and non-hazardous waste management, Kobe is driven by a deep-seated passion for environmental justice and sustainable planning. This commitment has shaped his professional journey and continues to influence his future aspirations, including his goal of becoming a Conservation Technician or Environmental Specialist after his AmeriCrops term.

Ben Gouffon 

(he/him/his)

Alternative Energy and Transportation Coordinator

bgouffon@vols.utk.edu

Contact Ben for questions about:

• Biking on campus
• Alternative transportation
• Sustainable development at UT

Ben was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2024 with degrees in Sociology (focused on environmental issues) and Religious Studies. He is involved in religious life on and off campus and is passionate about the intersection of religion and environmental stewardship. This passion led Ben to his current role as the student gardener at the Native American Interpretive Garden.

In addition to his work at the garden, Ben is dedicated to sustainable development in the local community. He is particularly interested in increasing campus accessibility for bikers, researching campus emissions, and surveying students on sustainable development goals. Outside of his professional work, Ben loves exploring world cultures, food, writing, music, and art.

Morgan Furman (she/her)

Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

mfurman3@vols.utk.edu

Contact Morgan for questions about:

• Educational sustainability presentations, workshops, and events
• Internship program
• Student organization collaboration
• Online presence

Originally from Cookeville, Tennessee, Morgan moved to Knoxville four years ago to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Morgan graduated from UTK in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics and International Business.

Her previous work includes serving as a Global Ambassador for Study Abroad for 2.5 years and assisting with the Office of Access and Community Connections for 2 years. In her personal life, Morgan enjoys all things nerdy, with a particular love for arts and culture. She enjoys attending art and music events, caring for indoor plants, reading fantasy books, watching anime, and playing video games (despite claiming to be bad at them).