STAFF & BOARD

STAFF & BOARD

Karen Calder
Karen CalderExecutive Director
704.377.1740 ext. 4100
With a wealth of knowledge about all things Classroom Central, Karen is your go-to for big-picture ideas on how you can get involved.
Beth Cupp
Beth CuppDirector of Philanthropy
704.377.1740 ext. 4060
Have a question about funding Classroom Central? Would you like to sponsor one of our events? Talk to Beth!
Tee Poole
Tee PooleDirector of Programs
704.377.1740 ext. 4180
With over 10+ years at Classroom Central, Tee is super knowledgeable in everything surrounding our service to teachers & students. She can help educators with questions on eligibility.
Darden Blow
Darden BlowDirector of Community Engagement
704.377.1740 ext. 4120
Darden engages corporations, community groups and faith communities to support Classroom Central’s mission through volunteering and programs like Kits for a Cause.
Emily Cook
Emily CookDirector of Marketing and Communication
704.377.1740 ext. 4280
Emily handles all marketing and communications efforts to ensure the community and teachers know about us! For media engagement, please email [email protected].
Chris Suttles
Chris SuttlesDirector of Operations
704.377.1740 ext. 4160
Chris is our Operations guru. He helps to make sure everything at Classroom Central is running smoothly. [email protected].
Darrell Young
Darrell YoungWarehouse & Facilities Manager
704.377.1740 ext. 4240
Darrell is in charge or our warehouse of school supplies. Have a question on what can be donated or need to schedule a drop-off? Darrell is your guy!
Karen Coppadge
Karen CoppadgeProgram Coordinator
704.377.1740 ext. 4030
Karen helps hardworking teachers get connected to Classroom Central to supply their classrooms. Questions about shopping at the Free Store? Just ask Karen!
Hallie Isom
Hallie IsomDevelopment Coordinator
704.377.1740 ext. 4140
Hallie supports all of our fundraising efforts, ensuring we have the resources we need to keep classrooms stocked full of supplies!
Risa G. Brandon
Risa G. BrandonVolunteer Coordinator
704.377.1740 ext. 4210
If you’ve ever volunteered at Classroom Central, you know what a joy Risa is! Contact her for any info about volunteering.
Jon Vincent
Jon VincentWarehouse Coordinator
704.377.1740 ext. 4150
With his logistical mind and eye for efficiency, Jon is our Tetris wiz at material handling and replenishment, vehicle precision driver, inventory control mathlete, and warehouse organizing neat-freak.

Board of Directors 2023-2024

Josh McConaughey — Chair
JE Dunn Construction

Vanecia (V) Carr — Vice Chair
EAM, a Domtar Company

Angela Fumo — Secretary
Wells Fargo

Neely Rose — Treasurer
RSM

Stephanie Broaders
GE Aerospace

Paula Cook
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

   James Chemplavil — Programs Committee Chair
Salus

Lenore Culpepper
Bank of America

Renee Golz Ex Officio
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Marcus Kimbrough
Atrium Health

Anne McGovern — Marketing Committee Chair
Duke Energy

Corie Pauling
University of Michigan

Hunter Peak
JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Tim Penrose
TIAA

Linda Reeves 
Merrill Lynch B of A, Wealth Management

Chris Schaaf — Development Committee Chair
JLL

Rory Snavely
Harris Teeter

Palace Stepps
Sonoco Recycling

Chassity Wickware
Gallup

April Whitlock
Lending Tree