Encouragement Ministries, Inc.
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Ms April Ezell |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Retired |
| Term | September 2020 to December 2024 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Grace Allen | Somerby Senior Living | Voting |
| Mrs. April Ezell | Lipscomb University | Voting |
| Mrs Betsy Fisher | Retired | Voting |
| Mr John Griffith | Vanderbilt Medical Center | Voting |
| Dr Brian Leeper | Retired Pediatrician | Voting |
| Ms. Kathryn Roberson | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Mr. Russell Shoup | State of Tennessee | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 2.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 4 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 75% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | No |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | No |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 0% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 8 |
Standing Committees
| Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations |
| Finance |
Risk Management Provisions
| Automobile Insurance |
| Commercial General Liability |
| General Property Coverage |
| Professional Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Encouragement Ministries, Inc. is a small nonprofit organization. It is our desire to develop as an organization and to position ourselves as a more visible and valuable resource in Nashville and surrounding communities. We are developing as an organization by expanding our staff and services to the community. As we broaden the ministry, we are at the same time developing policies and procedures required to run a larger organization. |
