The Executive Committee is authorized to carry on the business of the Foundation, appoint its officers and trustees, formulate and promote programs for the solicitation of gifts, grants, and bequests for the Foundation and identify the projects which the Foundation will support.

President:
Vanessa Hammond

Vice President:
Nancy M. Blank

Secretary/Treasurer:
James O. Williams

Chris Anziano
Keith Barrett
David Beckler
Matt Bentley
Ron Braam
Sherry Keller Brown
Chari Buckner
Diana Calfee
Linda Cash
Russell Dyer
Brad Emendorfer
John Haile
Sheryl Jaggers
Will Jones
Rebecca McIntire
Key Waller

Emeritus Members:
Rodney Fitzgerald

The Business & Corporate Committee cultivates, solicits and recognizes gifts from the business, corporate and professional community. They are a liaison to corporate foundations.

Chairman:
Ron Braam

Committee Members:
Joyce Brinkmeyer
Brad Emendorfer
Don Lorton
Lisa Mantooth
Margaret Schenck
Lee Stewart
Pat Stone
Todd Walker

Members of the Grants Committee research sources of grants and submit proposals which benefit the schools’ academic programs. Additionally, as requested by school system personnel, the Committee reviews grant proposals and assists to recognize gifts from grantor foundations.

Chairman:
Dr. Rodney Fitzgerald

Committee Members:
Becca Brnick
Nancy Eskew
Vanessa Hammond
Patti Hunt
Debby Torres
David Watts
Mindy Wenger

Comprised of teachers from each school, the Education Family Committee enhances communication between the Foundation and the employees of Cleveland City and Bradley County School Systems. They assist to cultivate, solicit and recognize the donors within the Education Family, communicating with peers regarding Foundation programs. This involvement includes evaluating the Teacher Grant applications annually.

Arnold Elementary: Siema Swartzel
Blythe Bower Elementary: Kim Foxworth
Blythe Bower Elementary: Angie Goodwill
Cleveland High: Erin Hattabaugh
Cleveland High: Karen Patterson
Cleveland High: Valerie Dennis
Cleveland Middle: Loes Riggins
E.L. Ross Elementary: Wenona Patterson
Mayfield Elementary: Linda (Punky) Gibson
George R. Stuart Elementary: Julianna Fox
George R. Stuart Elementary: Danielle Maloney-Jones
Donald P. Yates Primary: Jennifer Johnson
Bradley County Schools: Pam Coleman
Bradley Central High: Charis Reagan
Charleston Elementary: Jessica Webb
Charleston Elementary: Denise George
Goal Academy: Gary Peltier
Hopewell Elementary: Sara Tentler
Lake Forest Middle: Megann Cuffman
Michigan Avenue Elementary: Debbie Walker
North Lee Elementary: Vicky Vicars
Oak Grove Elementary: Nikki Weathers
Oak Grove Elementary: Bridgett Burris
Parkview Elementary: Candice Atha
Parkview Elementary: Jennifer Hammonds
Prospect Elementary: Lynn Cline
Taylor Elementary: Jessica Wooten
Taylor Elementary: Lori Riad
Valley View Elementary: Jeremy Jones
Walker Valley High: Stacey Wielfaert
Waterville Elementary: Amy Reece
ESL BCS: Rebecca Jones