The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is governed by our Board of Directors. These volunteers provide stewardship for the Foundation and our charitable activities by establishing policy, setting priorities and making final grant decisions. Each civic leader is appointed to five-year terms, and it is their expertise and guidance that continue to drive the success of The Community Foundation.
During the nomination process The Community Foundation determines the current needs and best set of assets that an individual could strategically bring to the Board or Committees of the Board given its responsibilities, purpose and function.
Michael Kay, Board ChairMr. Kay is the retired president and chief executive officer of LSG Sky Chefs, the largest worldwide provider of integrated in-flight airline solutions.
Read Michael Kay's Bio
Kenneth L. Bernhardt, Georgia State UniversityDr. Bernhardt is Regents Professor, Taylor E. Little Jr. Professor of Marketing, and Assistant Dean for Corporate Relations at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.
Read Kenneth L. Bernhardt's Bio
Kenneth Britt, Alston + Bird LLP (Retired)Ken Britt retired as the Executive Director of Alston & Bird LLP in August 2009 after serving as the Firm’s top administrator for 30 years. As the former Executive Director/Chief Administrative Officer, Britt was responsible for the management of all administrative operations and served at the partnership level reporting to the Managing Partner and Executive Committee.
Read Kenneth Britt's Bio
Suzanne Boas, Consumer Credit Counseling ServiceSuzanne Boas is president of Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta. As president, Boas leads a national nonprofit community-service agency that provides confidential budget counseling, money management education, debt management programs, bankruptcy counseling and education, and comprehensive housing counseling.
Read Suzanne Boas's Bio
Jeff Giglio, Inglett & StubbsJeff Giglio is President and Partner with Inglett & Stubbs, an electrical contracting company that provides services to commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
Read Jeff Giglio's Bio
D.R. Grimes, Community VolunteerD. R. Grimes and his wife Patty established a fund with The Community Foundation in 2002.
Read D.R. Grimes's Bio
Deborah Hicks Ellis, Community VolunteerDebbie Ellis’ deep interest in community development motivated her to join The Community Foundation’s Board in February 2009. Debbie also serves on the boards of the Center for Puppetry Arts and The Women Leadership Committee of The University of North Carolina.
Read Deborah Hicks Ellis's Bio John L. Hatfield, RetiredMr. Hatfield is the retired Chairman of Hatfield Philips, a real estate financial services company headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in New York, Irvine and London.
Read John L. Hatfield's Bio
Bob Jimenez, Cox Enterprises, Inc.Roberto I. Jimenez is vice president of corporate communications and public affairs at Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
Read Bob Jimenez's Bio
Rev. Dr. James T. Laney, Emory UniversityRev. Dr. James T. Laney, former ambassador of the United States to South Korea, has had a formative role in efforts to stabilize relations with North Korea and is credited with playing a key role in defusing the 1994 nuclear crisis.
Read Rev. Dr. James T. Laney's Bio
Bertram L. Levy, Arnall Golden GregoryBertram L. Levy is a Senior Partner in the Atlanta firm of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, where he heads the firm’s Private Wealth Group.
Read Bertram L. Levy's Bio
Steve Linowes, Damballa, Inc.Mr. Linowes has spent the past 20 years working in the technology field for leading companies in the industry. Currently, he is the CEO of Damballa, Inc.
Read Steve Linowes's Bio
Michael A. Nadal, Montag & Caldwell, Inc.Michael A. Nadal is vice president and portfolio manager for Montag & Caldwell, an investment counsel firm founded in 1945 in Atlanta, where he has provided expert counsel to clients for more than 10 years. He has worked in the investment management field for more than 30 years.
Read Michael A. Nadal's Bio
Dr. David Satcher, Morehouse School of MedicineDr. Satcher is Director of the Center of Excellence on Health Disparities at the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) in Atlanta.
Read Dr. David Satcher's Bio
Beverly Daniel Tatum, Spelman CollegeScholar, teacher, author, administrator and race relations expert Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is the ninth president of Spelman College.
Read Beverly Daniel Tatum's Bio
Isaiah Tidwell, Wachovia Bank (Retired)Isaiah Tidwell retired in March 2005 from Wachovia Bank as Executive Vice President and Director of Wealth Management operations for the state of Georgia.
Read Isaiah Tidwell's Bio
The Honorable Ronit Walker, State of GeorgiaRonit Walker is an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Georgia.
Read The Honorable Ronit Walker's Bio
Jeannie B. Wright, Community VolunteerMs. Wright retired from SunTrust Robinson Humphrey where she served as an Executive Vice President.
Read Jeannie B. Wright's Bio
Benjamin White, Legal Counsel, Alston & BirdBen White is Chair of the firm's Exempt Organizations Group. He is also a co-leader of the Wealth Planning Group.
Read Benjamin White's Bio