The Smart Start of Yadkin County Inc. is governed by a 20-member Board of Directors, representing parents, health care, public agencies, private businesses, communities of faith, child care centers, educational institutions, civic organizations, law enforcement, and concerned citizens. Former and current board members, along with citizens-at-large, serve on the partnership's many committees and task forces. Below is a list of the board officers for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
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Tim Harrison, Past Chair
Mental Health Representative -
Amie Brendle, Chair
Foundation Representative -
Cindy McMurray, Vice Chair
Community Representative -
R.J. Speaks, Treasurer
Business Representative -
Jamie Johnston, Secretary
Chamber of Commerce Representative -
Cindi Dixon, At Large
Non-Profit Agency Representative -
Ruth Matthews, At Large
Child Care Provider - Kevin Austin
County Government Representative - Frieda Belcher
Head Start Representative - Donna Boyles
School System Representative - Patsy Brown
Preschool Interagency Representative - Jim Drum
Business Representative - Oliver Helsabeck
Religious Community Representative - Wayne Matthews
Community College Representative - Teresa Phillips
Child Care Provider - Malinda Sells
CCR&R Representative - Joan Sherif
NW Regional Library Representative - Robin Testerman
Non-Profit Agency Representative - Monecia Thomas
Health Department Representative - Chris Vogts
Child Care Owner - Marilyn Wells
Cooperative Extension Representative
Executive Committee Member
- Carolyn Choplin, Executive Director
- Cheryl Allred, Finance Manager
- Emily Norman, CCR&R Manager
- Donna Stokes, Administrative Assistant
- Ruth Hayes, Assistant; Winston-Salem Urban League