Board of Directors
Community leaders, local business owners, and committed supporters form our Board of Directors. Our Board works tirelessly to further ConnectAbility’s mission and build a better community.
Meet Our Board















Amy Thrailkill
Secretary – Class of 2023
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Medical Administration

Cody Chembars
Board Member – Class of 2024
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Real Estate Broker, Anchor Realty

Dan Herrick
Board Chair – Class of 2023
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Vice President – Fintech Strategy Prudential Financial

David Kinser
Board Member – Class of 2023
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Real Estate Investor, IT Security

Dr. Allison Turk
Board Member – Class of 2023
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Family Practice Physician, North Georgia Physicians Group

Dr. Amy Williams
Board Member – Class of 2024
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Professor of Education, UNG

Garrett Hanks
Office Assistant

Jessica “Bird” Brown
Board Member – Class of 2024
FUN FACT
Dancing in the Dark – Rihanna
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Coordinator of University Events, UNG

Jimmy Charlton
Board Member – Class of 2023
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Retired Technology Startup Developer

Katie Sessions
Board Member – Class of 2023
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Registered NICU Nurse

Katz Bagley
Office Assistant/Board Member

Mikey Charlton
Office Assistant/Board Member
FUN FACT
Pour Some Sugar on Me – Def Leppard

Pam Gross
Board Member – Class of 2023
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Parent of Adult with Disabilities, Retired AT&T

Rev. Robin Parr
Board Member – Class of 2026
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Associate Pastor at Dahlonega United Methodist Church