Humanities Tennessee
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Ms. Mary Pom Claiborne |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Knoxville Public Library |
| Term | August 2022 to August 2024 |
| marypomclaiborne@gmail.com |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Allen | Tower Community Bank | Voting |
| Judy Barker | Voting | |
| Caroline Bradshaw | Cumberland Trust | Voting |
| Elaine Christian Jackson | Voting | |
| Ms. Mary Pom Claiborne | Knox Co. Public LIbrary | Voting |
| Angie Davis Jones | One Woman Show Design | Voting |
| Mark Dudney | Voting | |
| Tonya Dyson | Voting | |
| Dr. Amy Elias | UT Knoxville | Voting |
| Julie Forkner | Oak Ridge Public Library | Voting |
| Courtney Gregg | Carnival Music | NonVoting |
| Bonnie Grzeszczak | HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health | Voting |
| Heather Hoover | Milligan University | Voting |
| Mary Kennedy Hendershot | Community Arts Leader | Voting |
| Pablo Mazariegos | Voting | |
| The Honorable Carol McCoy | State of Tennessee | Voting |
| Mr. James McKissic | City of Chattanooga | Voting |
| Allison Stansberry | HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health | Voting |
| Mr. John Talbott | Voting | |
| Chandra Ward | UT Chattanooga | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 80% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 100% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | No |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 3 |
Standing Committees
| Audit |
| Board Governance |
| Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts |
| Executive |
| Membership |
| Program / Program Planning |
Risk Management Provisions
| Disability Insurance |
| General Property Coverage |
| Medical Health Insurance |
| Special Event Liability |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| HT is ongoing working to recruit new board members from across the state who represent the humanities and/or have a passion for supporting it. The Governor appoints a percentage of the HT board, drawing in talent, experience, and connections from across the state to serve this nonprofit. |
