Leadership Team
Anthony T. Jones
Anthony T. Jones comes to Hope Haven as a seasoned senior executive who has made significant strides in multiple sectors, using his leadership to influence positive change. His long career across government, non-profit, and private sectors has equipped him with a broad perspective on driving both social impact and organizational efficiency.
Anthony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Mars Hill University and a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership from Liberty University. He is also a Certified Public Manager (CPM) in North Carolina and has completed leadership training at the BB&T Leadership Institute and the Center for Creative Leadership.
Anthony is passionate about working with vulnerable individuals, youth, and families, and it’s clear he’s working toward long-term sustainable transformation. His personal "why" is rooted in his dedication to creating innovative, person-centered solutions that foster lasting social impact.
Karen M. King, MS, LCAS, CCS
Senior Vice President
“Being president doesn’t make you it reveals who you really are.” – Michelle Obama
Karen believes in the connection of mind, body, and spirit. As a Senior Vice President with Hope Haven Inc., she brings over two decades of experience in the for-profit and non-profit sector leading successful teams in development and implementation. She has a proven record of executing strategic plans to promote the internal and external growth of the agency. Karen completed her undergraduate studies at Fayetteville State University with a BS in Criminal Justice. She completed her graduate degree at Capella University with an MS in Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services. She is enthusiastic about delivering exceptional results and operating lasting change. Whether it is training leaders, facilitating training, speaking publicly, or working one-on-one, Karen challenges perceptions while fostering authenticity to empower others to impact change. Karen was raised in a small town in Eastern NC and has called Charlotte home over the last 20 years. In her downtime, Karen loves to travel and spend time with her family. She prides herself as a servant leader who shows up as her authentic self every day.
Rohan Gibbs
Vice President of Operations
“Helping people is in my blood. It’s something I have to do to keep my soul content.” – Rohan Gibbs
Rohan has worked in non-profit health and human services fields for 34 years. His early career was spent helping people with developmental disabilities before moving to Hope Haven to help people struggling with addiction. He has been in charge of operations at Hope Haven for 26 years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. Rohan was instrumental in converting an old run-down motel complex to the residential campus that exists today. As Vice President of Operations, Rohan oversees the facilities team, IT, and Hope Haven’s commercial laundry business. Rohan grew up in Australia and became a U.S. Citizen in 2017. He is married to Kim Shaw, and together they operate Small City Farm just out the outskirts of uptown Charlotte. You can find them at their farm stand every Saturday morning! His favorite thing about Hope Haven is the way people come together from all walks of life to help others.
Jamie M. Green
Vice President of Finance and Administration
“Fear must bow to faith.” – Steven Furtick
Jamie Green is the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Hope Haven, providing leadership for all agency accounting, human resources, and social enterprises. As an accountant by trade, she holds a BS in Finance from Florida State University and MS in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University and has worked in public accounting as an auditor. Jamie has worked specifically in nonprofit accounting for the last 16 years, leading nonprofits in their financial health through scaling operations, economic downturns, and new leadership. Her strong analytical skills and intuitive ability have made her a trusted leader and co-worker throughout her career. Jamie is a leader who believes in investing in other people to help build the next generation of leaders. This is evident in her personal life as well; Jamie adopted a teenager over a decade ago and is grateful for all they learned together on that journey. She champions wellness – mind, body, and spirit -- both for herself and for all Hope Haven staff members. Jamie also serves on the board of Cultivate Vibrance.