Our People

Our people—staff, board members, coaches and volunteers—are dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for every participant and family. Learn more about the individuals who bring our mission and vision to life.

Our Staff

Amy Benson

Executive Director

Kelly Burchett

Program Manager

Wynne Speir

Chief Operations Officer

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Our Board

Anne DeBardeleben, Chair

Chief Marketing Officer, Steward Machine Co.

Tyler Novak, Immediate Past Chair

General Counsel, EBSCO Industries

Carolyn Thagard, Treasurer

SBIC Portfolio Manager, Regions Bank

Margaret Lacey, Secretary

Community Volunteer

Lindsey Henig

Community Volunteer

Liz Kerr

Community Volunteer

Frances Mulkin

Community Volunteer

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Young Professionals Board

Abby Jo Askins

Junior Board Member

Mary Stuart Beasley

Junior Board Member

Katie Bromberg

Board Member

Laura Cater

Junior Board Member

Kathryn Holladay

Junior Board Member

Margaret Lacey

Junior Board Chair

Cynthia Maldonado

Junior Board Member

Laura Smith

Junior Board Member

Our Culture

Our mission, vision and core values are at the heart of everything we do. Learn more about our organization, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access, and how you can join our team.

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