Board

The local Partnership is governed by a 18-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.

2026-2027 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

2026-2027 Board Directors

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