Board of Directors – Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County

Children First/Communities In Schools’ Board of Directors is a vital component of our organization and instrumental to our success.

Machelle Cathey, President

Western Carolina University

Dr. Patrick Bahls, President Elect

UNC-Asheville

Jonathan Thompson, CPA, Treasurer

Austin CPA

Carla Trull, Assistant Treasurer

First Citizens Bank

Adarrell Gadsden, Secretary

Loyola Marymount University

Elizabeth Underwood, Ph.D.,

Past President

New River Conservancy

Mark Dickerson, Ed. D

Asheville City Schools

Shataura Dudley

Community Volunteer

Kathleen Hargrove

Roberts & Stevens, P.A.

Corry Hyde

United Way Asheville-Buncombe

Mike Knepshield

Home Trust Bank

Jean Lawler

Community Volunteer

Lee Anne Mangone

UNC-Asheville

Thomas Priester

Housing Authority City of Asheville

Jennifer Reed

Buncombe County Schools

Anya Robyak

Buncombe Partnership for Children

Dustin Schlabach

Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Chris Campbell – Ex Officio*

Campbell Shatley PLLC