Our Boards & Committees

- 2024 -

 
 

Emerald Youth Foundation relies on a robust governance structure comprised of Knoxville leaders and influencers who are committed to our mission of supporting urban youth. We are grateful for their dedication and hard work.

 
 

Board of Advisors

Kent Bristow, Sr.
Jeremy Cook
Ned DeLozier
Steve Diggs
Vanessa Draper
George Ewart
Rev. Walter Ghosten
Stanley Griffin, Jr.
Jeff Hall
Brandi Haun
Todd Kelly, Jr.
Doug Kennedy, Chair
Jonathan Mayfield
Greg Meadows
Wardell Milan, Sr.
Bill Myers
Scott Overholt
Mike Roberts
Chester L. Sharp
Sam Smith
Paul Sponcia
Cassandra McGee Stuart
Dennis Upton
Courtney Whitt
John Wright

Matt Hinkin, Honorary Member
Mary Frances Tucker, Honorary Member

 
Rev. Bob Bean, Lifetime Member

Board of Trustees

Rick Barnes
Mike Campbell
Steve Diggs
Kathryn Eggleston, Secretary
Dr. Keith Gray, Chair
Doug Harris
Dee Haslam
Richard Johnson
Doug Kennedy
Jon Lawler
Tim McLemore, Vice Chair
Byron Williamson
Adam Wright

Gov. Bill Haslam, Honorary Member
Larry Martin, Honorary Member

 

Click here to see list of past board chairs.


 

Committees

EXECUTIVE

Steve Diggs | Kathryn Eggleston | Dr. Keith Gray, Chair | Doug Kennedy | Tim McLemore

Facilities and Technology

Chris Flynn | Greg Meadows, Chair | Joe Petre | Paul Sponcia | Tom Sudman | Grey Steed

Finance

Jeremy Cook | Roger Goins | Doug Harris, Chair | Brandi Haun | Jonathan Mayfield | Bill Myers | Jeff Potter | Courtney Whitt

golf classic

Bob Bell | Shanna Browning | Mike Cooper | Matt Hinkin, Co-Chair | Phillip Hopper | Ethan Kirk | David Landes | Jen Peck | Hunter Purnell | Sam Smith, Co-Chair

Imagine a city leadership council

Charme Allen | Jerry Askew | Michael Cermak | Kay Clayton | Richard Johnson, Chair | Dale Keasling | Alycia King | Carlton Long | David Martin | Larry Martin | Gwen McKenzie | Alvin Nance | Joe Petre | Sharon Pryse | Dr. John Simmons | Eddy Smith | Richard Stair | Wes Stowers | Tom Sudman | Bryn Todd | Dennis Upton

Imagine Lonsdale Ministry Council

Benito Lopez Abarca | Angel Bowman | Lynn Clemons | Pastor Jeremy Cox | Gladys Farmer | Roslyn Hall | Kori Lautner | Patti Schiesswohl | Rev. Steve Simpson | Dr. Joseph Smith | Pastor Derrick Washington | Clayton Wood

Marketing & Communications

Hester Beecher | Lauren Cermak | Ned DeLozier | Colby Earles | Stanley Griffin, Jr. | Wendy Hamilton | John Lacey | Scott Overholt, Chair | Cassandra McGee Stuart

Operations

Steve Diggs | Doug Harris | Richard Johnson | Jon Lawler, Chair

QUALITY YOUTH DEVLEOPMENT

Kent Bristow, Chair | Talesha Littlejohn | Mary Rimer | Mike Roberts

Sports

Chad Culver | Vanessa Draper | George Ewart | Jeff Hall | Todd Kelly, Jr. | John-David Roddy | Chester L. Sharp, Chair | Larry Stephens | Scott Warwick | Jody Wright