Meet The Board
Mark Freeman
Co-Chair
Retired from the nuclear power industry, Mark has been maned "Man of the Year" and "Silent Hero of the Wiregrass" for his commitment to others and service of Christ in light of cancer. Today he serves as co-chair and supports education in our community through the DEF and mentorships.
Trip Whatley
Co-Chair
Trip is the President at Holman-Whatley & Associates. He joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in January of 2005. Trip is an active member of the Westgate Church of Christ. He works closely with student tutoring and supporting educators in the Wiregrass area through DEF.
Delvick McKay
Member At Large
Former president of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Delvick currently serves as the human resources director for the City of Dothan and as pastor for the Greater Shiloh MBC of Headland, AL. He is committed to developing others to become the light of the world for Christ.
Jennie Lee
Secretary
Jennie is a professional educator in early education. She is also a parent and is active in our community to support not only students, but educators in the profession.
David Crutchfield
Board of Directors
Currently serves as a Dothan City Commissioner for District 6. David not only has had children in the education system, but also a wife who is a retired primary educator. He understands the support needed inside the classroom and out.
Neil Martin
Board of Directors
Experienced complex manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Currently works with Wayne Farms in the Wiregrass area whose company has been a tremendous advocate for education and their workforce's community.
Judge Rose Evans-Gordon
Emeritus
Currently is a municipal judge for the City of Dothan. She is a graduate of Fisk University and Tulane Law School. Before her current appointment, Evans-Gordon served as an assistant attorney general for the State of Alabama for 13 years.
Kandy Groover, Past Chair
Still serves as special council when needed for strategy and advice. Kandy has been one of the largest fundraisers for the DEF and has a passion for education.
Tom Ziegenfelder, Past Chair
Since the beginning of the organization's founding, Tom has been active with education and seeing the DEF be successful. We thank him for his long service.