The Center's Board of Directors consists of individuals representing a wide array of industries. These individuals volunteer their time and talents to oversee the continued operation of The Center. They also work directly with the agency's management to determine the future programs and projects for the agency.

The 2008 Board of Directors:

Gant Adams, Bank of North Georgia
Hank Anthony*,AT&T (retired)
Laynie Bird, Artemis Creative
Bob Copeland, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical
Jamie Gilbert, Goldman Sachs
Maureen Lok, Master Gardeners of Cobb County
Nancy McDaniel, Community Volunteer
Judi Miller, Designs by J
Jim Newman*, BellSouth (retired)
Brian Newsome*, Albion Scaccia Enterprises, LLC
Andrea Ruef, Consultant
Tamara Thompson, KPMG
Terrie Ward*, Hyatt Hotels
Ted Wilkins, Wells Fargo


*Member of Executive Committee

Non-Voting Members:
Cobb County Department of Family & Children Services
Cobb County Juvenile Court
Northside Psychological Services

Board Emeriti
Brian Battaglia
Babe Atkins Byrne
Tom Cauthorn
Gene Coker
Bob Elsberry
Ron Francis
Mack Henderson
Belinda Horne
Carol Ann King
David McGinnis
Liz Owens
Libby Pitner
John Porterfield
Kelli B. Ritter, Ph.D.
Ruth Williams
Mike Worley

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