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









Alan Ours
Board Member – Class of 2026
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Lumpkin County Manager

Garrett Hanks
Office Assistant/Board Member
Joel Kottman
Board Member – Class of 2027

Katie Powell
Board Member – Class of 2026
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Assistant Principle – Lumpkin County High School

Katz Bagley
Office Assistant/Board Member
Mary Beth Houston
Board Member – Class of 2027

Miguel Rodriguez
Board Member – Class of 2026
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Attorney at Law

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

Tammy Soles
Board Member – Class of 2026
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Administration – Northeast Georgia Health System
Tom Shandy
Board Member – Class of 2027

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