Mark Cox

Produces and markets polymers, films, plastics, additives and chemical intermediates

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a professional organization for chemical engineers

Operates as a non profit engineering honor society

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Greater Kingsport is a community-driven organization dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing local resources and collective action across education, income, and health. Key initiatives include United We Read, which promotes early childhood literacy, Avenew, a coalition focused on substance misuse prevention and community resiliency, and the Kingsport VITA program, which offers free tax preparation assistance to eligible individuals. United Way of Greater Kingsport addresses the challenges faced by ALICE households—those who are employed yet struggle to meet basic living expenses—by raising awareness and mobilizing support to improve financial stability. Through fundraising, volunteer mobilization, advocacy, and partnerships with local agencies, United Way of Greater Kingsport invests in community programs that generate measurable impact and encourages community involvement through events and ongoing volunteer opportunities. The company is based in Kingsport, TN. The organization fosters healthy, well-educated, and financially stable individuals and families through programs, partnerships, and community engagement. The organization also provides crisis and recovery resources, including hotlines and guides for mental health, substance use, and basic needs assistance.

Functions as a College/University

Founded in 1866, Milligan University is a Christ-centered institution offering affordable undergraduate, graduate, and seminary education with over 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional degrees across diverse fields through its schools of arts & humanities, bible & ministry, business & technology, sciences & allied health, and social sciences & education. Emmanuel Christian Seminary, part of Milligan since 1965, prepares students for ministry in a close-knit environment. Milligan provides academic resources, financial aid, campus life, and comprehensive library services through the P.H. Welshimer Memorial Library and Emmanuel Christian Seminary Library, featuring catalogs, databases, digital resources, study spaces, interlibrary loans, and research support. The private company is based in Milligan, TN. The university maintains a supportive community with a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a diverse student body from 39 states and 42 nations.