Meet the Board

Jonathan Larson

As President of the Board, Jonathan brings leadership shaped by years in digital transformation across healthcare, logistics, and social impact. At The Rose TLC, he’s driven to use his experience to serve those often overlooked and to help the organization grow its reach and impact.

President Of The Board

Donna Chubb

As Treasurer, Donna brings the heart of an educator and a lifetime of global experience to The Rose TLC. After the loss of her husband, she found renewed purpose in serving alongside John and Ruth. Volunteering has given her deep joy, a new family, and a mission she loves in retirement.

Treasurer

Lisa Brannock

As Secretary of the Board, Lisa Brannock brings business insight and heart to The Rose TLC. A former Senior BOA at Edward Jones, she stepped back to focus on family and service. Now managing our Etsy shops, she finds renewed purpose using her skills to uplift others and strengthen community.

Secretary

Christie Stevens

As a Board Member, Christie brings years of ministry and chaplaincy experience to The Rose TLC. Her friendship with Ruth spans decades, and now living in South Carolina, she finds joy and purpose in supporting the mission to serve others with love and dignity.

Board Member

Steve Kegg

As a Board Member, Steve brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to The ROSE TLC. With a background in music and engineering, and 37 years at The Hoover Co., he now finds joy serving in the thrift store and supporting the mission with heart and humility.

Board Member

Meet the Staff

John & Ruth Featherstone

Executive Directors & Co-Founders

John and Ruth Featherstone are the visionary founders behind The ROSE TLC and The ROSE Thrift and MORE! With a shared passion for uplifting the most vulnerable, they launched this unique nonprofit and thrift store to serve widows, widowers, and young adults aging out of foster care—locally and beyond.

Carol Poppe

Sales Assistant

Originally from Massachusetts, Carol has lived in North Carolina for 30 years and has a passion for serving others. She previously worked with John and Ruth in outreach and joined The ROSE TLC in 2023. A creative spirit and gardener, Carol also displays her artwork in the store. She’s honored to help create a welcoming space for every customer.

Jordan Reid

Sales Assistant

Jordan is a grad student at Lenoir-Rhyne University studying Counseling. Originally from Cornelius, NC, she’s passionate about helping those facing trauma and loss. A visit to The ROSE TLC sparked a connection, and she soon joined the team. Jordan brings compassion and heart to the mission of restoring hope for vulnerable families.

Stephanie Brown

Sales Assistant

Stephanie is a devoted wife and mother of two, originally from Pittsburgh. She loves organizing, reading, and watercolor painting. Living at Sipes Orchard Home with her husband, Jamie, has strengthened their faith and commitment to serving families. Stephanie joined The ROSE TLC through a love for thrifting, and now finds deep joy in helping foster families, widows, and orphans.

Join The Family & Make A Difference

Our family of over 40 volunteers have found a home here - join us

and help us continue making a impact

The ROSE TLC and The ROSE Thrift and MORE! are powered by an incredible team of volunteers. From greeting customers and preparing donations to assisting with displays, landscaping, cashiering, and even woodworking—there’s a place for every gift and willing heart. With over 40 active volunteers, we’re always looking to grow our Volunteer “Family.” We care deeply about one another and have fun doing meaningful work that blesses our community. If you’re looking for purpose, connection, and a way to give back—we’d love to have you with us.