Board & Staff
Each CASA organization is independent and is governed by a local board of directors. National CASA provides direction, support, and information for all CASA programs. Tennessee CASA provides technical guidance and support to CASA programs serving counties within the state. CASA for Kids, Inc. is a member in good standing with both National and Tennessee CASA.
Members of the Board of Directors serve 3-year terms. The Board’s main responsibilities are:
- Fundraising
- Policy Setting
- Public Awareness
- Uphold the mission of the agency, holding to the belief in a child’s rights to have a safe stable home
Board of Directors 2023
Executive Board
President: Jo Zimmerman
President-Elect: Mary Shull
Past-President: Lynda Fontaine
Secretary: Linda Morelock
Treasurer / Past-President: Chris Scissom
CASA for Kids, Inc. Staff
Mary L. Kilpatrick, Executive Director
Missy Sturgill, Executive Assistant
Robin Barhydt – Program Coordinator – Bristol
Shannon Kern – Program Coordinator – Kingsport
Denise Maxwell – VOCA Volunteer Coordinator – Kingsport
Suzanne Stanley – Program Coordinator – Hawkins County