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Board of Directors 2010-2011

Smart Start of Buncombe County Board of Directors represents parents, public agencies, private businesses, communities of faith, child care centers, educational institutions, civic organizations, and concerned citizens. Former and current board members, along with community members, serve on Smart Start of Buncombe County's many committees and task forces.

Officers:
Dan Anderson, Chair
Dr. Donna James, Vice Chair
David Bailey, Treasurer
Maggie Panther, Secretary

   
   
  Dan Anderson
Southern Community Bank and Trust
   
  David Bailey
United Way – Asheville and Buncombe County
   
  Gardner Bridges
Erwin Middle School
   
  Jennifer Buchanan
First Baptist Church Early Child Care Center
   
  Chastity Chase
A-B Technical Community College
   
  Michelle Dixon-Millard
Nanny Nanny Poo-Poo
   
  Stephen Duckett
NC Cooperative Extension Services
   
  Jennie Eblen
Eblen Short Stop Convenience Stores
   
  Elizabeth Flemming
MAHEC Mental Health
   
  Ned Fowler
A-B Tech Community College
   
  Suzanne Fullar
Nurse Practitioner
   
  Patricia Glazener
Buncombe County Public Library
   
  Lael Gray
Asheville Jewish Community Center
   
  Gibbie Harris
Buncombe County Department of Health
   
  Dr. Donna James
SACS CASI/AdvancEd
   
  Allison Jordan
Children First
   
  Kevin Kopp
Roberts & Stevens, PA
   
  Gary Landwirth
Giving Ideas, Inc.
   
  Sabrina Miller
Bank of America
   
  Sarah Mitchell
Seraphim Children's Therapy
   
  Maggie Panther
Children’s Development Services Agency
   
  Carol Peterson
Buncombe County Commissioners
   
  Debra Preneta
Asheville City Schools Preschool
   
  Melinda Raab
Orlena Hawks Puckett Institute
   
  Brian Repass
Community Action Opportunities
   
  Tim Rhodes
Buncombe County Department of Social Services
   
  Amy Rickman
City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Dept.
   
  Candie Sellers
Buncombe County Schools
   
  Mandy Stone
Buncombe County Department of Social Services
   
  Ben Teague
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
   
  Fran Thigpen
Buncombe County Child Care Services
   
  Lawrence E. Thompson, III
Blue Ridge Area Foundation
   
  Susan Travers
Buncombe County Schools
   
  Mark Upright
Eliada Homes
   
  Karen Vernon
CarePartners Health Services
   
  Robbie Williams
One Youth at a Time

 

  2010-2011 Board of Directors Meeting Dates
   
  Meetings are typically held every other month, on the third Wednesday of the month, from 8:00am - 9:30am. Unless otherwise indicated, meetings are held at the Buncombe County Schools Complex in the Board Auditorium.
   
  August 18, 2010 - First Baptist Church - Sherman Center
October 20, 2010
December 15, 2010
March 9, 2011
April 20, 2011
June 15, 2011

 

   
 

Supporting school readiness programs for young children and their families.
84 Coxe Avenue, Suite 1A, Asheville, NC 28801 ~ phone: 828.285.9333 ~ fax: 828-285-9933
www.smartstart-buncombe.org

   
 

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