BOARD ROSTER & COMMITTEES
Executive Board of Directors
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CHAIRPERSON
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Marvin Thompson
Chairperson & Executive Director
Founder leading the 10,000 sq. ft. dual-shift trade academy in Lanett, AL, community relations, and operations.
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Marvin Thompson
Executive Committee Chair
Responsible for full institutional leadership, community partner relations, contractor hiring agreements, and guiding the core mission to eliminate recidivism through skilled trades.
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VICE CHAIRPERSON
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Vice Chairperson
Executive Board Officer
Board seat designated for strategic executive assistance, governance evaluations, and presiding in Chair absence.
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Vice Chairperson
Governance & Executive Committee
Supports the Chairperson in fiduciary oversight, annual executive performance reviews, and inter-agency alliance structuring.
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SECRETARY
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Shamia Morgan
Secretary
Custodian of official corporate records, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and 501(c)(3) filing compliance.
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Shamia Morgan
Governance & Records Committee
Maintains official board documentation, regulatory filings, conflict of interest disclosures, and institutional policy archives.
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TREASURER
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Krisse Pollard Story
Treasurer
Fiduciary oversight of the $1.01M annual operating budget, internal audit controls, and WIOA/Pell disbursements.
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Krisse Pollard Story
Audit & Finance Committee Chair
Directs fiscal compliance, quarterly financial reviews, Form 990 preparation, and capital expenditure allocations for training bays.
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CONSTRUCTION / TRADE
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Terrence Jackson
Construction / Trade Member
Liaison to regional general contractors and trade unions, ensuring shop floor technical standards match hiring demand.
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Terrence Jackson
Employer Advisory Council
Aligns hands-on workshop modules in masonry, carpentry, drywall, and electrical with prevailing-wage commercial contractor standards.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Marilynn Ward
Workforce Development Member
Spearheading regional workforce board partnerships, job-readiness pathways, and direct employer pipelines.
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Marilynn Ward
Workforce Integration Committee
Bridges Alabama Career Centers, Georgia Department of Labor, and regional workforce boards for candidate enrollment and placement.
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EDUCATION / TRAINING
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Education / Training Member
Vocational Academic Trustee
Curriculum accreditation oversight, NCCER standard alignment, and instructional quality assurance.
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Education / Training Member
Curriculum & Accreditation Committee
Monitors pedagogical rigor, 68% C-grade benchmarks, 2-week academic remediation protocols, and instructor credentials (OSHA 500/501).
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COMMUNITY MEMBER
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Danny Williams
Community Member
Advancing grassroots outreach, family support integration, and candidate referrals across Chambers and Troup counties.
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Danny Williams
Community Outreach Committee
Engages faith-based leaders, judicial re-entry coordinators, and local community organizations to expand opportunity pipelines.
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BUSINESS / GRANT DEV
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Rasheeda Abdullah
Business / Grant Development
Leading philanthropic fundraising, municipal grant acquisition, and corporate sponsorship pipelines.
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Rasheeda Abdullah
Resource Development Committee
Cultivates major philanthropic gifts, foundation grants, municipal development block grants, and corporate sponsorships.
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Program Services
Oversees training programs, curriculum development, certification coordination & program evaluation.
Construction Training
Delivers hands-on trade skills, shop safety, equipment training & comprehensive job readiness.
Mentorship & Support
Provides 1:1 guidance, life skills development, career coaching & wrap-around support services.
Certification & Credentialing
Manages industry credential tracking, NCCER compliance & employer safety standards.
Community Outreach
Builds strategic partnerships, outreach & recruitment, resource development & local community projects.