BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors Contact Information

Mr. Dodd HawthorneCo-Chairman of the Board
Mrs. Natalie ThorntonCo-Chairman of the Board
Mrs. Lisa Bruce Education Administrator
Mrs. Carla Plyler State Director
Dr. Jimmy HodgesPostsecondary Administrator
Mr. Mike ReedPostsecondary Advisor
Mr. Robby VinzantHigh School Administrator
Mr. Harold WhiteHigh School Advisor
Dr. Bob KimbrellMember Emeritus (past state staff)
Mr. James BevelALACTE Tech Ed President
Mr. Steve StaytonAlumni Representative
Vice President
Mr. Steve IcenogleLeadership Team
VacantLeadership Team
Mr. Landon HagesethHigh School President
Mr. Tyler DeanCollege President
Mr. Joe HendrixMember at Large
Mr. Tom McNealMember at Large

Industry Board Members

Mr. Jason PhelpsArchitecture & Construction
Treasurer
Mr. Matt DudleyArchitecture & Construction
Parliamentarian
Mr. Kory BolingArchitecture & Construction
Ms. Michelle EverettWorkforce Development
VacantArts/AV
Mr. Mike Batchelor Transportation
Mr. Jimmy MannTransportation
Mr. Mike Winnett Manufacturing
President
Jay JohnsonIT and Computer Tech
Mr. Jerry Plyler Law and Public Safety
Ms. Shea SmithsonLaw and Public Safety
Mrs. Kristi CliftonHuman Services
Secretary

Ex Officio Non-voting Board Members

Vacant-Lisa Bruce (interim)Architecture and Construction Manager
Mrs. Carla PlylerCosmetology/Law Public Safety Manager, State Director
Dr. Tripp MarshallManufacturing and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Manager
Ms. Dena MoncriefInformation Technology, Stem, Arts/AV Manager
Ms. Ashley CrumAdministrative Assistant

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