Board of Directors

The Shelby County Education Foundation Board of Directors is a dedicated group of community leaders, educators, and advocates who share one belief: strong schools build strong communities. Through their guidance, stewardship, and vision, the Foundation advances opportunities that enrich learning, support educators, and invest in the future of every Shelby County student.

  • Orrie Carter

    President

    Commercial Loan Officer
    Traditional Bank

  • A young man smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a light blue dress shirt and khakis, standing near a black metal fence with trees and a pathway in the background.

    Andrew Page

    Vice President

    Mortgage Loan Officer
    Traditioanl Bank

  • A smiling woman in a blue patterned blazer standing outdoors on a brick path with greenery and trees in the background.

    Belinda Nichols

    Treasurer

    Senior Vice President of Business Development
    Traditional Bank

  • A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a maroon sweater and a starfish necklace, standing against a brick wall.

    Cyndi Powell Chaney

    Secretary

    Executive Director
    Shelby County Community Theatre

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    Dr. Elaine Farris

    Director

    Former Superintendent
    Shelby County Public Schools 

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    Joanna Freels

    Director

    Retired Teacher and Member of the Board of Education of Shelby County

  • A smiling man with a beard and short hair wearing a checkered shirt with a Georgia Bulldogs logo, sitting in an office chair with a dresser and open door in the background.

    Willie Lucas

    Director

    Special Projects Manager
    Shelby County Fiscal Court

  • A smiling man with short brown hair, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt with small white dots, against a plain gray background.

    Craig Meadows

    Director

    Director of Sales and Marketing
    Volta

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    Michael McLaughlin

    Director

    Executive Director
    Project ReadyFest

  • A smiling blonde woman with long wavy hair wearing a white T-shirt with the logo of Shelley County Chamber of Commerce celebrating 100 years. Behind her is a large American flag.

    Kelly McNew

    Director

    Engagement Manager
    Shelby County Industrial & Development Foundation

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    Dr. Leon Mooneyhan

    Director

    Former CEO, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative & Fomer Superintendent, Shelby County Public Schools 

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    Josh Rhodes

    Director

    Director of Communications
    Shelby County Public Schools 

  • A woman with short brown hair, wearing a green blazer, white shirt, and pearl necklace, smiling against a dark background.

    Dr. Sally Sugg

    Director

    Former Superintendent
    Shelby County Public Schools