Meet the Team
Our staff members are committed to creating a positive environment for our young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible cititzens.
Leigh Sears
CEO
Shamika Durden
Unit Director
Front Desk Admin
Elaine Brown
Our Youth Development Professionals
Kristin Alexander
Shirley Pinkney
Anna-Lisa Franklin
Beth Wright
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
At Cook BGC, we are proud of how our community comes together to lead our organization. Our trusted Board of Directors work to create a safe, healthy, and fun environment for our students.
Liza Tillman
Secretary
Dr. Michael McCartney
Board Chairman
Lee Folsom
Vice President, Finance
Michael Moore
Vice President, Safety and Operations
Gavin Merwin
Vice President, Resource Development
Fred Rayfield
Vice President, Governance
Maria Hardman
Angelina Clanton
Kirk Hand
Vanessa Mitchell
Brandei DeBerry
Jo Ed Jackson
Lee Folsom
Rita Posey
Cole Posey
Michelle Ray
Johnathan Sands