Leadership
Upper Cumberland Investment Alliance
Fund members have elected a leadership team to successfully guide the Fund’s day-to-day business, attract quality deal flow, and conduct due diligence on potential investments. See below to learn more about the Upper Cumberland Investment Alliance leadership team.

Chair
Gene Bressler has over 35 years of diverse experience in several business with 25 years of executive management and leadership for various automation & technical organizations, Gene has provided a focus on strategic planning, organization structure, sales leadership and follow up. Growth has been led through organic customer acquisition as well as growth through acquisition.
Private Equity funding has also played a role in his experience with over four transitions in his career. Improving bottom line performance by crafting creative solutions to business problems in economic and cross cultural environment has been a mainstay.

Secretary
Konstantin Yepifantsev currently serves as CEO/Vice President of Home Caregivers in Cookeville, TN. With over a decade of executive leadership in the long-term care and home health industry, Konstantin has provided a consistent focus on operational growth, community-based care strategy, and sustainable housing solutions for aging Tennesseans.
Entrepreneurial growth has been driven through a combination of operational excellence and a mission-centered approach to long-term care delivery. Improving quality of life outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability in a challenging regulatory and economic environment has been a hallmark of his leadership.

Treasurer
Martin is a founding member and active partner across several Upper Cumberland construction and real estate ventures, including Putnam Contracting Services, Putnam Properties, and Front Street Partners. Over a 20-year career spanning all stages of the development cycle, Martin has built a reputation for analytical precision and proven results in construction project management, real estate development, and business operations.
Through his leadership, Martin has constructed and leased numerous successful multi-family and student properties throughout the region, positioning himself as a key driver of responsible, sustainable development in middle Tennessee.
UCIA Boardmembers
The Executive Board of the Upper Cumberland Investment Alliance is composed of dedicated professionals committed to fostering economic growth and innovation within our region. Our board members bring together a diverse range of expertise to ensure the Fund’s long-term success.

TN Rural Development Fund

Byrna Technologies

DOTReady

Elite Construction Services
