Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Society of St. Andrew oversees the work of the ministry, sets policies, and approves operating budgets. Independent members serve 3-year terms. Ex-officio members serve because the position they hold makes them a member of the board.
Name | Office | Class | Location | Occupation |
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Denise Bates | Ex-officio | Lynchburg, VA | District Superintendent, United Methodist Church, Lynchburg | |
Jean Bernius | 2022 | Highland, IN | Educator | |
David Bowen | Vice-chair | 2022 | Goodview, VA | Retired Businessman |
Jason Brown | 2023 | Henderson, NC | Farmer, Inspirational Speaker, Former NFL Player | |
Sheila Carden | Secretary | 2022 | Richmond, VA | Marketing, Southeast Produce Council |
Andrew Dillon | 2023 | Willmette, IL | Professor, Northwestern University | |
Karla Gargus | 2023 | Clarksville, TN | Extension Agent - Horticulture, Tennessee State University | |
Heather Gomez | 2024 | Richmond, VA | Educator | |
Lynette Johnson | Ex-officio, non-voting | Buena Vista, VA | Executive Director, Society of St. Andrew | |
Shawn Kiger | 2024 | Ruther Glen, VA | United Methodist Youth and Missions Director | |
Andrew Kissell | 2024 | Virginia Beach, VA | Retired Engineer, Environmental Compliance Specialist | |
Lauren Lonnes | 2022 | Richmond, VA | School Counselor | |
Steve Moore | 2022 | Bedford, VA | Businessman, Food Industry | |
Paul Perrone | 2024 | Lynchburg, VA | Businessman / Philantropist | |
Darrell Smith | 2023 | Berkeley Springs, WV | International Disaster Specialist, Former Missionary | |
Michael Smith | Chair | 2023 | Knoxville, TN | Retired Businessman |
Robert Spencer | 2022 | Kennesaw, GA | Attorney, Retired Judge | |
Julie Taylor | 2024 | Raleigh, NC | Executive Director, National Farm Worker Ministry | |
Jim Tongue | 2023 | Bridgewater, VA | Retired Pastor | |
Lillie Wiggins | 2023 | Nashville, TN | Human Resources Specialist, Retired |