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, Upstate Forever’s Land Planning & Policy Champion Award and the Urban League of the Upstate’s Corporate Citizen 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, Hybl was recognized by SCBIZ Magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Business Leaders in South Carolina. He also has been recognized multiple times by Greenville Business Magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Business Leaders in Greenville. In August 2024, Dean was featured in Entrepreneurial Outlook Magazine as one of the “10 Most Inspiring Leaders in Business, 2024.”
A member of multiple organizations and boards across the Upstate, Dean was a founding co-chair of Greenville CAN (Collaborative Action Network), which supports individuals with disabilities, 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 was married to his wife Suzy for 26 years before her passing following a brief illness in May 2023. He currently resides in Greer, SC with his two children, Bethany & Nate.
Justine manages TATT events of all sizes, from small gatherings to large-scale productions, while leading strategic initiatives and driving continuous improvement across programs and processes.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, she brings a background in the hospitality industry and large-scale event management. She originally came to the Upstate to work on the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament.
Justine is a graduate of the Furman University Women’s Leadership Initiative and the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Fellows Program, and she is a Certified Tourism Ambassador. In 2024, she was recognized as a GSA Business Report Women of Influence honoree for her leadership and impact in the community.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and holds advisory roles with the South Carolina Respite Coalition, the Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging, and the USC Upstate Humanities Internship Program.
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.
