The Foundation is directed by a Board of Governors composed of 15 private citizens who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the area's communities. They serve without compensation. Foundation board members are elected by the current membership for three-year terms, and may serve up to two consecutive terms. The Board directs support to projects in education, arts and humanities, human services, healthcare, civic projects and community services which address community needs and enrich lives.

Board of Governors

(Year of term and position shown in parentheses)

Grant Billingsley (1999), Georgia Trobaugh (1999), Nancy Anguish (Chairman; 1999 & 2000) and Mike Conaway (Treasurer; 1999 & 2000)

Lorraine Perryman (1999 & 2000) and Rich Anderson (1999 & 2000)

Frank Deaderick (1999 & 2000), Joan Baskin (1999 & 2000) and Gregg Owens (1999)

Clarence Scarbauer III (1999 & 2000), Marie Hall (Secretary; 1999 & 2000) and J. E. Mendez, M.D. (1999)

Bill Elms (Vice Chairman; 1999 & 2000), Beverly Pevehouse (1999) and Dr. Jess Parrish (1999)

Not pictured: A. J. Brune III (2000), June Cowden (2000), Robert Dawson (2000), Ciro Sanchez (2000), Ray Stoker, Jr. (2000) and Betsy Triplett-Hurt (2000)

Foundation Staff

Jack Swallow (Executive Director) and Cindy Jenkins (Office Administrator)

Kenda Dulaney (Administrative Assistant) and LaNell Honeyman (Director, Nonprofit Management Center)

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