Board

The local Partnership is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors, representing parents, health care, public agencies, private businesses, communities of faith, child care centers, educational institutions, civic organizations, law enforcement, and concerned citizens. Former and current board directors, along with citizens-at-large, serve on the partnership's many committees. Below is a list of the partnership's board officers and directors.

2023-2024 Officers of the Board

Chair - Joset Taylor
Vice Chair - Jasper Hemphill, Jr.
Treasurer - Sally Sandy
Secretary - Charles "Chuck" Schlein

Other Executive Committee Members

Rebecca McLeod

David Rust, Jr.

Valerie Shook

Jim Wilson

2023-2024 Board Directors

County Commissioner- Phil Smith
Dept. of Social Services- Thadd Hodge
Local Health Agency-  Miranda Smith
School Administrator- Jacquie Grady
Higher Education Institution- Kasey Gardner
Local Public Library- Jim Wilson
Municipal Government- Sally Sandy
Child Care (Center) - Denise Hudson
Local Head Start - Stephanie Ashley
CCR&R - Valerie Shook
Non-Profit HS Agency- Tina Mosley
Non-Profit HS Agency - David Rust, Jr.
Parent - Brandon Collins
Faith Community- Jasper Hemphill, Jr.
Business Leader - Joset Taylor
At-Large - Rebecca McLeod
At-Large - Chuck Schlein