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
Ms. Polly Doka
Chairwoman, CAC Board
Community Representative
Ms. Desiree Beasley
Secretary, CAC Board
At-Large
Mr. Buz Johnson
Administrative Committee Chair
At-Large
PUBLIC OFFICIAL Representatives:
Mr. Ben Bentley
CEO, Knoxville Community Development Corp.
(Alternate: Ms. Ashley Ogle)
Ms. 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)
Ms. 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. Dena Mashburn)
Dr. Jon Rysewyk
Superintendent Knox County Schools
(Alternate: Dr. Andrew Brown)
Mr. Jeff Welch
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. Charles Wright
Head Start Policy Council
- Ms. Melissa Vanderburg
- Ms. Kenyadah Sullivan
South Resident Advisory Board
- Ms. Ann Jefferson
- Ms. Martha Olson
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
Fr. Regan Schriver
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:
