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

2022-2023 Board of Directors

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