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Community Foundations
THE CONCEPT OF A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS AS SIMPLE AS IT IS BRILLIANT.
A community foundation empowers and strengthens the resources already within the community, providing an easy and effective vehicle for people to achieve their charitable dream. Community foundations maximize a donor’s gift through cutting-edge planned giving and sound, pooled investing, all while keeping a finger on the pulse of the community. They solve problems with high impact and thoughtful philanthropy, opening the door for people to come together to address pressing issues, share creative ideas and develop innovative programs.
In short, community foundations build the community they serve by connecting people and resources to build a vision for a better tomorrow.
history
FOUNDINGBOARD OF DIRECTORS
BUDDY ADAMS
JERRY BAKER
ELIZABETH BURT
PAUL B. COOK
RICHARD A. DUBOSE
ROBERT R. KIRBY
ANN PUCKETT
WADE T. MARKHAM, II
JOSEPH MEDALIE
ROBERT F. RABOLD
RONDAL B. SHREWSBURY
CURTIS SULLIVAN
SUSANNE VITALE
MARY LYNN WIGODSKY
DEBORAH WILLIAMS
JOYCE WILSON
DAVID WISEMAN
1995
The Community Foundation of South Central came into existence as the Bowling Green–Warren County Community Foundation in 1995.
Mayor Johnny Webb convened a committee to research community foundations and present findings. The original committee was Paul Cook, Wade Markham, Ron Shrewsbury and Robert Kirby. From Beckley, West Virginia, Ron Shrewsbury was familiar with Community Foundations and the good they do.
Paul Cook commented on their process. “As a group we knew as the community grew, needs would emerge, and the Foundation would be a lasting resource.”
The recommendation was made, and the Foundation was formed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARDS
ADVISORY
BOARD
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONHeather Brooks / ELOP Law
Patrick Coleman / Houchens Industries, Inc
Matthew Cook / Kerrick Backert
Mike Cowles / Retired
Alex Downing / Franklin Bank & Trust
Wells Gunn / Houchens Insurance Group
Derek Hull / Stifel, Hull & Marten Wealth Management Group
John Kelly / Retired
Nicole Payton / Forvis Mazars
Gary Ransdell / Retired
Martha Sales / WKU
Beth Sigler / BOAM
Kevin Simpson / Wealth South
Craig Stahl / American Bank & Trust
Rick Starks / Retired
Mary Vitale / New Millennium Real Estate
Lanny White / Glenview Trust
ADVISORY
BOARD
WOMEN'S FUNDPeggy Atalla / Atalla Plastic Surgery Skin + Laser
Cara Benningfield / Forvis Mazars
Nancy English / Retired
Stacey Fergerson / Coldwell Banker Legacy Group
Shatana Goldsmith / First Colony Wholesale
Sarah Grise / Retired
Susan Hoechner / Barbara Stewart Interiors
Rebecca Lee / SKYCTC
Meg Manning / Retired
Julie Milam / Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
Fahira Nuhanovic / Forvis Mazars
Nicole Payton / Forvis Mazars
Gwen Reynolds / Baird Private Wealth Management, The Vitale Group
Sandy Sealey / BG Uniform
Shannon Vitale / Baird Private Wealth Management, The Vitale Group
ADVISORY
BOARD
THE FUND FOR ALLEN COUNTYJoe Cosby / Allen County Schools
Debbie Gillenwater / Sumitomo Electrical Wiring
Jeff Pearso / Retired
Sue Neal Roberts / Retired
Darlene Tinsley / Retired
Rondal Turner / A2A Alliance RX
Shaun Watson / Scottsville Baptist Church
staff
Jennifer WethingtonExecutive Director
Amy Murrie
Director of Operations
Jill England
Finance Adminstrator
Smita Avula
Program Manager