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Meet the Team
Our staff members are committed to creating a positive environment for our young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible cititzens.



Leigh Sears
CEO
Shamika Durden
Unit Director
Front Desk Admin
Elaine Brown
Our Youth Development Professionals

Kristin Alexander

Shirley Pinkney

Anna-Lisa Franklin

Beth Wright
Our Board Members
At Cook BGC, we are proud of how our community comes together to lead our organization. Our trusted Board of Directors work to create a safe, healthy, and fun environment for our students.
Board Chair
Lee Folsom
Secretary
Liza Tillman
Past Board Chair
Dr. Michael McCartney
Vice President - Resource Development
Cole Posey
Vice President - Governance Committee
Brandei Deberry
Vice President - Finance Committee
Kirk Hand
Vice President - Safety & Operation
Johnny West
Angelina Clanton
Rachel Daughtrey
Dana David
Maria Hardman
Joe Ed Jackson
Gavin Merwin
Rita Posey
Michelle Ray
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