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Meet The Arc Tennessee’s Board

The Arc Tennessee is not just an organization supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDD) and their families, but also an organization governed by persons with IDD and their families. Every year the board development committee is tasked with ensuring persons with IDD are included on the organization’s board of directors, as well as family members of persons with IDD. The Executive Committee leads our 26-member board in which diversity, inclusion and regional representation are top priorities.

Executive Committee

  • Karen Downer
    Karen Downer President
  • Jen Vogus
    Jen Vogus Vice President
  • Shontie Brown
    Shontie Brown Secretary
  • John Lewis
    John Lewis Treasurer
  • Robyn Lampley
    Robyn Lampley Past President

Regional Representatives

  • Adele Dunkin West Tennessee
  • Jessica Wyatt Central Tennessee
  • Susie McGrath East Tennessee

Chapter Representatives

  • Kristie Irvin Cumberland
  • Katy Clouse Williamson
  • Darlene Bearden Cumberland Valley
  • Malessa Fleenor Washington
  • Teresa Grimmett Hickman
  • Shelia Moore Davidson
  • Christina Pearce Hamilton
  • Nicole Jett Anderson
  • Dr. Sharon Webb Midsouth

At Large Representatives

  • Kevin Edwards At Large
  • Ben Schwartzman At Large
  • Susie McGrath At Large
  • Doria Panvini At Large
  • Landon Hensley At Large

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