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