Board of Directors

The Lake Martin Area United Way Board of Directors is a volunteer board of community leaders who believe in the mission and work of the United Way. These dedicated leaders work collaboratively to make the Lake Martin area a better place for us all. 

2025 Board of Directors

Executive Committee:

Patrick Craddock, President 
Tallapoosa County Circuit Clerk

Tucker Nall, 1st Vice President & Campaign Chair
Russell Brands (Fruit of the Loom)

Kenyatta Simmons, 2nd Vice President & Allocations Chair
Alexander City Schools

Stacy Shaw, Secretary/Treasurer
Central State Bank

Amanda Thomas, President
City of Alexander City

Full Board:

Scott Blake
Peoples Mortgage

Michel Bryan
City of Alexander City

Paula Davenport
Russell Medical

Riley Goree
Prime Fitness

Lizi Arbogast Gwin
Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.

Sheriff Michael Howell
Coosa County Sheriff's Office

Jessica Locke
River Bank & Trust

David Stover
Superintendent
Coosa County School

Bridget Thornell
Ivy Creek Home Health

Jaden Tuck
Alexander City Chamber of Commerce

Adam Wade
Fresenius Medical Care

Denise Walls
Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance