Meet the Team
Dean Hybl
Executive Director
Since becoming the first full-time Executive Director of the organization in 2010, Dean Hybl has helped Ten at the Top establish a strong track-record for developing connections, fostering collaboration, and building regional capacity across communities and stakeholder groups.
Dean is a past recipient of the Welling Award for Regional Collaboration and Upstate Forever’s Land Planning & Policy Champion Award. Ten at the Top has been recognized for excellence by the Alliance for Regional Stewardship, SCDHEC Bureau of Air Quality, South Carolina Chapter of the American Planner’s Association, and the Urban League of the Upstate. In November 2023, he was selected as one of South Carolina’s Most Influential People by SCBIZ Magazine. He also has been recognized multiple times by Greenville Business Magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Greenville, SC.
A member of multiple organizations and boards across the Upstate, Dean was a founding co-chair of Greenville CAN (Collaborative Action Network) and has been on the board of directors for Community Works Carolina and the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.
Originally from Keysville, Virginia, Dean is a graduate of James Madison University. He and his wife, Suzy, have two children—Bethany and Nate—and currently reside in Greer. Prior to joining TATT, Dean spent several years promoting regional collaboration in the Central Florida area after working in college athletics for over a decade.
Justine Allen
Assistant Director
Justine manages TATT’s large annual regional events: PIQUE for Young Professionals, Blues, Brews & BBQ, and Celebrating Successes as well as TATT’s Upstate Regional Summit that takes place every other year.
In addition to moving regional monthly and quarterly events forward, Justine leads strategic initiatives and drives continuous improvement across programs and processes.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Justine’s background is in event planning and management, having originally come to the Upstate to work as an event planner, charity liaison, and volunteer coordinator on the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament. She lives in Greenville with her husband, Steve, and daughter Gabby.
Celeste Blinston
Administrative Associate
As an Administrative Associate, Celeste’s role at Ten at the Top is to assist with the Board of Directors and our Funding Partners. She also assists where needed with TATT initiatives and events.
Celeste is a native of Charleston, SC, but has made the Upstate her home for over 30 years. She graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Management and a Master of Human Resource Development. She has previously worked in marketing and with other non-profits.
Celeste enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. She loves playing tennis, volunteering, reading, vacationing, and of course supporting her Tigers in any and all sporting events.
Lena Dunham
Administrative Associate
As the Administrative Associate, Lena’s role at Ten at the Top is to assist with regular office tasks, help coordinate and manage events, assist with TATT Initiatives, and help coordinate health data walks with South Carolina DHEC.
Lena is a native of Greenville, SC and she graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Spanish. She has previously worked in marketing and with other non-profits. She is also a local realtor®.
Lena enjoys spending time with her husband and son Henry, working on house projects or planning their next road trip. She loves reading and spending time at local breweries with her friends.