MEET THE TEAM

At the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, our work to raise funds to support the Frankie Lemmon School is powered by our passion to champion children reach their full potential. We are committed to raising community awareness about the continued need for individuals of all learning abilities to have access to inclusive environments which are built to empower each child to flourish.

The Frankie Lemmon Foundation was founded in 1987 by a group of concerned citizens who were committed to keeping the doors open for Frankie Lemmon School. Decades later, we are privileged to carry on the mission to sustain a learning environment that honors the integrity of every individual. We believe there should be no obstacles placed in front of families facing challenges.

We are passionate about the art of gathering. Our signature events set the stage for others to experience our mission by bringing together members of our community to celebrate incredible culinary talent from near and far. From our annual grand auction to our intimate dinners, hospitality is a thread woven through each event we produce.

-Our Foundation Team-

Amy Blackwelder

Resource Development Manager

Pete Ekenstierna

finance manager

Sarah Gillie

marketing & communications coordinator

Marsha Hargette

executive director

Inez Ribustello

director of hospitality

Emily SMith

donor services manager

Becca Taylor

Special Events & Logistics Manager

Sandra Wilson

administrative coordinator

-Our Board Members-

Martha Derbyshire

Chair

Trey Bailey

Vice Chair

Paul Warren

Secretary

Dr. Kathy Krawczyk, Phd

Treasurer

Alan Hughes

Immediate Past Chair

Matt Arnold

Amy Britt

Angela Buchanan

Etta Buckman

Adam Derbyshire

Elisabeth Eisleben Huddleston

Robert Hillmann

Emily Hodges

Kelly Anne Mudd, Ed.D.

Mike Nichols

Joseph Patterson

Lee Pryor

Donna Rascoe

Judge Vince Rozier

Doug Warf

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