The Beaufort/Hyde Partnership is governed by a 24 member Board of Directors, representing parents, health care, public agencies, private businesses, communities of faith, child care centers, educational institutions, civic organizations, law enforcement, and concerned citizens. Former and current board members, along with citizens-at-large, serve on the partnership’s many committees and task forces. Below is a list of the partnership’s board officers and members.
Caroline Hardee, Beaufort County Community College President designee
Chris Kiricoples, Director, Beaufort County Developmental Center, LICC Rep
Pam Midgette, Director of Social Services for Hyde County designee
Jim Chrisman, Beaufort County Manager designee
Paul Spruill, CEO Tideland EMC, Beaufort County Business Leader
James McIntyre, Cornerstone Family Worship Center, Religious Community Rep
Stacey Midgett, Hyde County Cooperative Extension Director designee
Al Kemm, Beaufort County Commissioner
Bernnadette Yardborough, Head Start Director
Lisa Hill, Beaufort County Community College, Rep of Child Care Resource/Referral Agency
Sherry Ransome, East Carolina Behavioral Health, Mental Health Rep
Roxanne Holloman, Director, Beaufort County Health Department
Penny Sermons, Beaufort County Community College, Library Rep
John Southern III, East Carolina Bank, Hyde County Business Leader Rep
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Shelley Bell, Parent with a child receiving Smart Start Services
Gail Leggett, Director, Kingdom Kids Academy, Child Care Center Rep
Susan Hodges, City of Washington HR Director, Municipal Government Rep
Linda Willis, Hyde County Schools, At-Large
Wesley Smith, Director, Hyde County Health Dept.
Nattalie Castro, Job Links, Foundation Representative
Teresa Smith, Preschool Coordinator, School Superintendent designee
Sonya Toman, Director, Beaufort County Department of Social Services
Kristen Smithwick, Parent with a child receiving Smart Start Services
Officers
Penny Sermons- President
Natalie Castro- Vice President
Roxanne Holloman – Secretary
John Southern – Treasurer
Wesley Smith -Immediate Past President
