Special Olympics Tennessee
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Ms. Jenny Smith |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Heritage Medical Associates |
| Term | January 2024 to December 2026 |
| anjong1978@gmail.com |
Board Co-Chair
| Board Co-Chair | Dr. LaShaunda Massey |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Clinical Psychologist |
| Term | January 2024 to December 2026 |
| drlpmassey@hotmail.com |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Mark Blaze | DEX Imaging | Voting |
| Hunter Brush | Butler Snow, LLP | Voting |
| Jerry Butler | Special Olympics Athlete | Voting |
| Mr. Mike Cairnes | Kirkland's | Voting |
| Mr. Josh Corey | Tennessee Titans | Voting |
| Chief John Drake | Metro Nashville Police Department | Voting |
| Mark Eddy | HCA | Voting |
| Yetunde Faparusi | Nissan North America | Voting |
| Ben Flatt | Voting | |
| Dr. Chris Frost | LifePoint Health | Voting |
| Adam Germek | Special Olympics TN | NonVoting |
| Kara Greer | Schneider Electric | Voting |
| Mr. Jerry Hampton | Pinnacle Bank | Voting |
| Larry Hogg | Delta Dental | Voting |
| Mr. Matt Laker | Jackson National Life Insurance | Voting |
| Klay Lesko | Averitt Express | Voting |
| Ms. Elizabeth McCreary | Williamson Inc. | Voting |
| Marshall Meier | Bank of America | Voting |
| Dr. LaShaunda Poindexter Massey | Self-Employed, Clinical Psychologist | Voting |
| Mr. Terry Saharski | Nationwide Insurance | Voting |
| Manisha Shah | HCA | Voting |
| Ms. Jenny Smith | Heritage Medical Associates | Voting |
| Mary Layne Van Cleave | Retired - Tennessee Hospital Association | Voting |
| Hayley Wielgus | Voting | |
| Mr. Ken Youngstead | Kraft CPA | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 2.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 3 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 84% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | No |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 20% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 4 |
Standing Committees
| Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
| Executive |
| Finance |
| Membership |
| Program |
| Return to Activities |
Risk Management Provisions
| Accident and Injury Coverage |
| Automobile Insurance and Umbrella or Excess Insurance |
| Commercial General Liability and D and O and Umbrella or Excess and Automobile and Professional |
| Commercial General Liability and Medical Malpractice |
| Computer Equipment and Software |
| Crime Coverage |
| Disability Insurance |
| Employment Practices Liability |
| Improper Sexual Conduct/Sexual Abuse |
| Internet Liability Insurance |
| Medical Health Insurance |
| Special Event Liability |
| Water Craft and Aircraft |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Since the 2008, the Board and its leadership Executive/Finance Committee has worked closely with the President to manage revenues, operations, and creative programming, to ensure cost-effective delivery of programs for athletes and volunteers. This effort will continue as we shift fundraising strategies to meet an ever-changing market of charitable giving. Working with the organization's President, operational expenses have been reduced and program needs met through a balance of cuts and new fundraising. However, operational budgets have now been reduced that further reduction is unlikely and board will be placing greater attention on revenue production. Program plans have placed a focus on development of cost-effective regional events to involve additional athletes in events/activities, while reducing state events which involve much higher costs. The objective of the board is to directly serve more athletes in a more cost-effective manner while NOT diminishing the experience of the athletes or volunteers involved. In 2013 the organization established a 'Young Professionals Board' who support the organization's mission, programs, and raise funds through YPB developed projects. Membership in this group is by application and open to young professionals under the age of 40. This 'Board' has no governance authority for the organization. Two members of the YPB have moved into full Board positions. Through the YPB new and energetic professional individuals gain knowledge and leadership skills to move into governance positions on the Board. In 2019 the Board approved a new strategic plan to guide the organization. In order to stay on track, quarterly reports of progress/suggested changes are reviewed and discussed during board meetings. It is now the main focus for future growth. With the recent change in our CEO position after 29 years, re-organization is underway and the strategic plan is undergoing a significant review with changes expected and a new strategic plan starting in 2022. |
