Leadership Trust
“Behind every great project is a circle of trusted voices.”
The Small Nation Leadership Trust is a curated network of people who share a passion for revitalization, historic preservation, entrepreneurship, and building thriving communities.
This group represents a diverse cross-section of expertise—from real estate development and construction to legal, finance, marketing, and small business operations. Each member has a proven track record of success and has played a meaningful role in advancing the mission of Small Nation.
More than a list of names, the Leadership Trust reflects the collaborative spirit behind our work.
Ann Donnelly Hamilton
Project Manager
Former Business Development & Consulting Director at Small Nation with expertise in consulting leadership, executive operations, and strategic community development.
Sarah Stephens Krupp
Co-Founder, Thrive Community Partners
Community and economic development professional dedicated to helping communities move from vision to measurable impact. Leads the design and implementation of innovative, people-centered initiatives integrating workforce development, education, and entrepreneurship.
Renee Smith
Co-Founder, Thrive Community Partners
Seasoned grant strategist and economic development professional with more than 20 years of experience helping communities turn vision into funded, actionable initiatives. Specializes in guiding organizations through the full lifecycle of public and private funding.
Cally Lange
Founder & CEO, Revival Design Collective
Cally Lange, AIA, NCARB, is the founder and CEO of Revival Design Collective, an architectural firm dedicated to rural revitalization and adaptive reuse. With over 20 years of experience in construction and design, Cally has become a trusted partner to Small Nation, collaborating on award-winning projects such as The Syndicate, Flying Pepper Cantina, and Rainbow Row in Bellefontaine. A lifelong advocate for small towns, she is pursuing a PhD in Human and Community Development at West Virginia University to further her research into rural redevelopment systems.
“Great communities aren’t built alone. They’re built by people who care enough to lead, collaborate, and invest in something bigger than themselves.”