Our Board

Meet the folks who make it all happen. 
We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development ensures that we have the very best staff all over the world, and at every level of operation. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the organization.

Executive Board of Directors

The Executive Board meets monthly to manage the affairs of A Friend’s House, with each member serving a three-year term. A Friend’s House has had the good fortune of being led by some of the finest citizens of Henry county since 1998!   

Aubrey Kekiwi- Executive Board Chair

Solomon Barge - Vice Chair

Amy Ripley - Secretary

Patty Whaley - Founding Member

Aaron Castellanos

Laura Turner

Annette Edwards

Denise Neal

Commissioner Vivian Thompson

Megan Rittle

Kelly Smith

Nicole Jackson Silva

Michelle Amarra


Advisory Board

The advisory board meets quarterly and helps to develop community awareness. Each member serves a two-year term, offering their resources to the mission and needs of A Friend’s House. The advisory board has been instrumental in the success of the program and each community event!
Mary Lynn Lambert - Founding Member
Sherry Hinkle - Chair
Steve Kay
Stephanie Lewis

Joyce Rodgers
Eugene Bell
Michelle Sowell
Theresa Tankersley
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