About Us

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

  • Cathy Clark

    Community Volunteer
    Kingsport, TN

  • Lynda Fontaine

    Holston Valley Broadcasting
    Kingsport, TN

  • Erin Harshbarger

    VA Medical Center
    Kingsport, TN

  • Sam Holt

    Edward Jones Investments
    Mooresburg, TN

  • Linda Morelock

    Community Volunteer
    Bulls Gap, TN

  • Emily Pridemore

    Community Volunteer
    Kingsport, TN

  • Ruth Ann Ranker

    Community Volunteer
    Kingsport, TN

  • Chris Scissom

    Conservus Real Estate Group
    Kingsport, TN

  • Mary Shull

    Conservus Real Estate Group
    Kingsport, TN

  • Tucker Shull

    Meadowview Marriott
    Kingsport, TN

  • Jo Zimmerman

    Community Volunteer
    Kingsport, TN

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

Shannon Kern, Interim Executive Director/Program Coordinator

Missy Sturgill, Executive Assistant

Robin Barhydt, Program Coordinator – Bristol

Denise Maxwell, VOCA Volunteer Coordinator – Kingsport

Suzanne Stanley, Program Coordinator – Hawkins County