Board of Directors

At least 1/3 are representatives living in low income neighborhoods; 1/3 are elected or appointed public officials; the remainder are from the private sector. CAC’s tripartite board ensures that our programming is strategically informed by community need, represents a cross-sector of varied expertise and lived experience, and prioritizes initiatives that address gaps in service and eliminate barriers contributing to the effects of poverty.

CAC Board Officers

Mr. Buz Johnson

Chairman

Dr. Ragan Schriver

Vice-Chairman

Ms. Desiree Beasley

Secretary

Mr. Terrell Patrick

Administrative Committee Chair

PUBLIC OFFICIAL Representatives:

Mr. Ben Bentley

CEO, Knoxville Community Development Corp.
(Alternate: Ms. Ashley Ogle)

Commissioner Kim Frazier

Knox County Commission

Mr. Glenn Jacobs

Knox County Mayor
(Alternate: Mr. Chris Caldwell)

Ms. Indya Kincannon

Mayor of the City of Knoxville
(Alternate: Mr. Kevin DuBose)

Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie

City Council Member

Representative Sam McKenzie

Member, Knox County Legislative Delegation
(Alternate: Rev. Sam Brown)

Mr. Kevin Parton

Interim Director/Chief Administrative Officer, Knox County Health Department
(Alternate: Ms. Michelle Moyers)

Dr. Jon Rysewyk

Superintendent Knox County Schools
(Alternate: Dr. Andrew Brown)

Ms. Amy Brooks

Executive Director, Metropolitan Planning Comm.
(Alternate: Mr. Doug Burton)

NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES:

East Resident Advisory Board

Mr. Terrell Patrick
Mr. Derek Tate
Ms. Lula Williams

West Resident Advisory Board

Ms. Anna Compton
Ms. Polly Doka
Mr. Jay Price

Head Start Policy Council

Ms. Kenyadah Sullivan
Ms. Megan Johnson

South Resident Advisory Board

Ms. Martha Olson
Ms. Victoria Moore

Private SECTOR Representatives:

Ms. Virginia Anagnost

At-Large

Ms. Desiree Beasley

At-Large

Mr. Buz Johnson

At-Large

Mr. Orris Nero

At-Large

Ms. Judy Poulson

The League of Women Voters

Judge John Rosson

Attorney, Member of the Knoxville Bar Association

Dr. Ragan Schriver

At-Large

Dr. Sandra Twardosz

Early Child Development Expert

The CAC full board meets monthly at the Ross Building on the fourth Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. For more information about our board, please contact Cathy Gonzalez, CAC Executive Assistant at:

(865) 546-3500
cathy.gonzalez@knoxcac.org