Board of Connectors

The work of Create Huntington is supported by a volunteer Board of Connectors. The Board is part of a cyclical system of ongoing leadership development and community service. This system is based on fluidity, accountability, inclusivity and stewardship. Board members serve limited terms in their roles as community connectors and resource retrievers — supporting the successful work of community groups is their foremost concern. When their term expires, they are expected to return to community work and implement their leadership skills in neighborhood projects.

The 2011 Create Huntington Board of Connectors includes the following members:

Officers

Jennifer Williams, Create Huntington Connector (member 2010-Present)
The Connector is responsible for convening regular meetings of the Board of Connectors. They are charged with maintaining the vision and process of Create Huntington through planning and setting short and long term goals. They help to sustain the local network of local organizations and authorities in the Huntington area by ensuring that communication bridges exist and are maintained. The Connector seeks opportunities for communication and collaboration with similar community efforts in other cities and states. The Connector exercises signatory and fiduciary responsibilities as necessary on behalf of the Board.

Will Holland, Create Huntington Planner (member 2011-Present)
The Planner is the primary liaison between the Create Huntington Foundation and community groups seeking resources to implement plans. They create and maintain a systemic approach to coordinating, evaluating, adjudicating and granting resources to groups or individuals making applications. They coordinate closely with the Communicator and Developer to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent system of granting resources. The Planner is the Chair of the Planning Committee.

Eve Marcum-Atkinson, Create Huntington Communicator (member 2011-Present)
The Communicator is responsible for facilitating the flow of information among the many participants of Create Huntington and ensuring there is transparency in communication throughout the system. This person is the recorder and communicator of best practices and lessons learned. They ensure the creation and update of the website as the principal means of information sharing. They write and publish the minutes of the Board of Connectors meetings and posts other items as submitted by the Create Huntington community. She assists community project groups with publicity and record-keeping. They are responsible for facilitating annual elections of board officers and members, and are the chair of the Citizen Engagement Committee.

Jessica Pressman, Create Huntington Treasurer (member 2011-Present)
The Treasurer is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the organization as a 501c3. They are responsible for submitting accurate records as required by law and funding sources. They are responsible for overseeing the financial holdings of the Institution, including disbursing and receiving funds as required. They exercise signatory responsibility for all financial disbursements along with the Connector. The Treasurer will co-chair the Structure Committee with the Developer.

Joe Risch, Create Huntington Developer (member 2010-Present)
The Developer oversees funds investment and coordinates fund-raising and solicitation activities on behalf of the Board. This person develops guidelines for grants awarded by the organization, and works closely with the Planner to coordinate access to financial resources for community project groups including assisting with fundraising and awarding grants. The Developer co-chairs the Structure Committee with the Treasurer.

Members

Julie Hewett (2010-Present)
Marti Amerikaner (2011-Present)
Joseph Risch (2010-Present)
Eve Marcum-Atkinson (2011-Present)
Mary Clayborn (2011-Present)
Will Holland (2011-Present)
Tyson Compton (2010-Present)
Sterling Hall (2011-Present)
Bill Rawlinson (2010-Present)
Shelly Keeney (2011-Present)
Kit Anderson (2010-Present)
John Cummings (2011-Present)
Charles Holley (2011-Present)
Lynn Clerx (2009-Present)

Board members are the keepers of the plan and vision, and hold the officers accountable for maintaining the philosophy and processes of the organization. They participate in setting goals and policies for the organization. Each member serves on a committee and provides support for the chair of that committee. Board members are positive representatives of Create Huntington in the community.

Past Board Members:

• Phoebe Patton Randolph (2008-2011)
• Thomas McChesney (2008-2011)
• Anne Durham (2008-2011)
• Frances Hensley (2008-2011)
• Brandi Jacobs-Jones (2008-2011)
• Sarah Denman (2008-2011)
• Chuck Lawrence (2008-2011)
• Ostie Mathisen (2008-2011)
• Stacy McChesney (2008-2011)
• Audy Perry (2008-2011)
• Tom Pressman (2008-2011)
• Tom Scarr (2008-2011)