The Advisory Board consists of a diverse group of  community partners and business leaders who have agreed to support The Jessamine Place on a regular basis in many different areas. This committee meets quarterly and their expertise, abilities, and experience had been a great assest to The Jessamine Place.

 

(L to R) Front Row: Steve O’Neal (Pastor and Mental Health Professional), Sandra Wilcox (Self-Advocate), Derinda Lewis (Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce), Martha Powers-Jones (Ben Hill County Library), Nancy Whidden, (Retired Educator), Warren Manley, (Pharmacist Irwin County Hospital) Shirley B. Brooks (Executive Director of The Jessamine Place) 

Back Row: Corey Gibbs (Community Bank), Timothy McBride (Self-Advocate), Jeff Lewis (Fitzgerald Utilities), Brad King (Self-Advocate), Kelly Singletary (Teacher-Fitzgerald High School), and Dr. Johnny Lewis (Pastor) Not Pictured: Dr. Shawn Haralson (School Superintendent), Jim Turner (ExOfficial), Toni Sawyer (Lawyer) and Kathy Stone (Parent)