The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced its 2011 Board of Directors.

New board members include: Dr. Brad Bartel, James (Jim) Crumley, Tom Dugosh, James Evans, Joey Montelone, Ryan Moore, Tim Morrell, Charlie Myatt, Greg Persinger, David Scott, Tracy Toy, Hanna Witherspoon, Michelle Russell, Martha Rowland-Tolbert and Ross Womack.
 
United Way’s 2011 Board Officers and Members
 
Chair: Andrew Oppmann, MTSU
Chair—Elect: Pat Murphy, General Mills
Campaign Chair: Tracy Toy, Community Volunteer/Retired Nurse
Communications Chair: Kristin Demos, Community Volunteer
Community Impact Chair: John McLaughlin, Bridgestone-Firestone USA
Finance Chair: Mike Weber, CB&S Bank
Policy & Nominations Chair: Howard Wilson, Attorney, Wilson & Bradley
 
Board Members                                
Jill Austin, MTSU
Dr. Brad Bartel, MTSU
Stephanie Brackman, Chamber of Commerce
Doug Combs, WBRY Radio
James (Jim) Crumley, City of Murfreesboro
Tom Dugosh, Emerson Heating Products
James Evans, Rutherford County Schools
Madelyn Scales Harris, Scales Funeral Home
Joe Herbert, Rutherford County Adult Education Center
Jenese Holland, Stonecrest Medical Center
John Hood, MTSU
Kathy Jones, Stewart Title Company
Imrich Kusnir, Publix
Chuck Lewis, FirstBank
Joey Monteleone, Heritage Farms Dairy        
Ryan Moore, SunTrust Bank            
Tim Morrell, Miller Loughry Beach
Charlie Myatt, Community Volunteer/Retired Banker
Greg Persinger, Yates Services       
Mary Esther Reed, The Learning Circle
Dr. Liz Rhea, Community Volunteer/Retired Physician
Martha Rowland-Tolbert, Middle Tennessee Medical Center
Michelle Russell, The Daily News Journal
David Scott, Regions Bank
Jeff Shay, State Farm
Robbie Snapp, MTSU
Brian Sullivan, Nissan
Jim Thompson, Thompson Services
Vincent Windrow, MTSU
Hanna Witherspoon, Community Volunteer
Ross Womack, Ingram Book Group
                                               
New Chairman of the Board Andrew Oppmann has served on United Way’s board for three years, including serving as the chairman of the 2009 campaign that secured $2.339 million in pledges. Before being named associate vice president and spokesman for MTSU in October 2010, Oppmann spent 25 years in the journalism industry. He had been with the Daily News Journal since 2007 and also served as a vice president with The Tennessean. Oppmann is a University of Kentucky graduate and a Hopkinsville, Ky., native. He and his wife, Elise, live in Murfreesboro with daughters Emily 11; Sarah, 9; and Rachel, 5.

 “I anticipate a dynamic year in 2011 with our talented and innovative board members,” said Brian Hercules, President & CEO of the local United Way. “Their expertise and leadership will continue to allow United Way to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all in our community.”

United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. United Way focuses on education, income, health, and rebuilding lives – the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done through giving, advocating, and volunteering.

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties partners with 44 agencies and programs in Middle Tennessee. The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is located at 615 Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro.  For more information, please call (615) 893-7303 or visit www.uwrutherford.org.