BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Paul Richardson
Title: Chairman
Date of Appointment: 2008
Spouse: Mrs. Jana Richardson
Profession: Real Estate & Insurance Agent for J. Paul Richardson & Sons

Mr. Richardson is a native of Lincoln County, graduating from LCHS in 1993.  He earned a degree in Animal Science and Economics from the University of Tennessee.  He is the 3rd generation to run his family business in Real Estate and Insurance.  He and his wife Jana married in 2001 and have one daughter and one son.  Mr. Richardson is a member of the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He was also a past President of the Fayetteville Rotary Club.  Mr. Richardson and his family reside in Fayetteville and live on their family farm where they also raise beef cattle.
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Amy Harwell
Title: Vice-Chairwoman
Date of Appointment: 2017
Spouse: Mr. Justin Harwell
Profession: Governmental Sector

Amy Harwell is a native to Lincoln County, Tennessee.  Mrs. Harwell graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1990.  She began her work career at Fayetteville Electric System while attending Motlow State Community College. Mrs. Harwell has over 26 years of experience in the areas of customer service, operations, government contracting, legal services, and financial management with an emphasis on portfolio management and budgeting.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management & Human Relations and a Masters of Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University.  Mrs. Harwell currently works in the government sector. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Fayetteville. Mrs. Harwell resides in Fayetteville with her family and enjoys spending her free time at home on the farm.
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William Hurd
Title: Secretary/Treasurer
Date of Appointment: 2009
Spouse: Mrs. Brenda Hurd
Profession: Store Keeper (Retired), Stone Mason Carpenter, and Baptist Minister

Mr. Hurd is a native of Bedford County where he graduated from Central High School in 1969. He attended college at Motlow State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Education. He worked for 33 years at the Aerospace Testing Alliance, a division of Arnold Engineering as their store keeper. He also has spent the last 38 years as a stone mason carpenter, an art and skill he learned from his father-in-law. Mr. Hurd is also a minister at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Fayetteville. Mr. Hurd and his wife, Brenda, have been married for 40 years. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
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Veronica Ray King
Title: Board Member
Date of Appointment: 2025
Spouse: Mr. Thomas Wayne King
Profession: Administrative Secretary at Motlow State Community College  (Retired)

Veronica Ray King is a native of Fayetteville/Lincoln County and a graduate of Central High School and Motlow State Community College. She is an alum at Tennessee State University. In 1994, Mrs. King was elected as a member of the Lincoln County School Board, and she served in this position for over 27 years. She received the Quarter Century Club Award from the Tennessee School Board Association in 2021. Mrs. King participated in the Leadership Lincoln Class of 2007. She is a former member of the Fayetteville Business and Professional Women’s Organization and a current member of Power 100 Women. She is a recipient of Motlow State’s Trailblazer Award. Mrs. King attends Mt. Zion MB Church in Fayetteville.
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Rusty Pittenger
Title: Board Member
Date of Appointment: 2025
Spouse: Mrs. Karrie Pittenger
Profession: Real Estate Appraiser

Rusty Pittenger is a native of Lincoln County and a 1980 graduate of Lincoln County High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1984. He worked as a licensed real estate appraiser for the past 32 years. Mr. Pittenger previously served on the City of Fayetteville Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. He also spent many years volunteering his time for youth athletics in Lincoln County. Mr. Pittenger and his wife, Karrie, have been married for 39 years. They currently reside in Fayetteville and have two children and four grandchildren.
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Daniel Eldridge
Title: Board Member
Date of Appointment: 2024
Spouse: Mrs. Dana Eldridge
Profession: Aerospace & Defense Industry

Daniel Eldridge is a native of Lincoln County, having grown up in the Blanche community, and is a 1988 graduate of Lincoln County High School. He and his wife of 33 years, Dana, also of Lincoln County, have four adult children. Daniel works in the Aerospace and Defense industry for Axient, a large business located in Huntsville, Alabama, where he serves as the Executive Director of Contracts. In 2000, Daniel co-founded Riverside Christian Academy, where he served as its President for 11 years. He continues to serve as the school's Board Chairman. In 2022, Daniel was elected to the Lincoln County Commission to represent the citizens of the 5th district, and he serves on various committees, including Chairman of the Lincoln County Planning Commission. Daniel holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Tennessee Tech, an MBA from Florida Tech, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Tennessee State University.
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Mike Keenan
Title: Board Member
Date of Appointment: 2024
Spouse: Mrs. Tricia Keenan
Profession: Aerospace & Defense Industry

Mike Keenan has over 30 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. Keenan served 24 years in the US Army as an Army Aviator and spent 16 of those years in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) where he deployed multiple times in support of the Global War on Terrorism. After retiring from the US Army, Keenan continued to focus on the needs of the warfighter. Currently, he serves as director of aviation operations at Yulista and is the vice president of operations for Horsepower Therapy, a non-profit veteran’s organization dedicated to the support, empowerment and enrichment of the lives of America’s veterans, combat-wounded veterans and their families. In 2024, Keenan was elected as alderman for the City of Fayetteville and appointed to serve on the Board of Public Utilities, Public Works Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Chamber of Commerce Board and Industrial Oversight Committee. He is a member of the Fayetteville Rotary Club, the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Veteran Advisory Committee and the Lincoln County Warrior Exhibit Board. Keenan previously served on the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Library Board and the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Regional Airport Authority. Keenan and his wife, Tricia, have been married for 33 years. They reside in Fayetteville and have four children and two grandchildren.
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Mayor Donna Hartman
Title: Ex-Officio Board Member
Date of Appointment: 2022
Profession: Chief Financial/Operating Officer

Ms. Hartman spent most of her working career, 26 years, with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, from where she is now retired. She has extensive experience in human resources, budgets and financial management, grants and local/state government operations.  She grew up in Hazel Green, Alabama, and she has one son, Zach. Ms. Hartman served as Alderman in 2018- 2022 and was voted Mayor in November 2022, where she plans to be a full-time Mayor. As Alderman, she served on several Committees/ Boards, which has given her a large insight to the operations of the city. She has spent numerous hours volunteering with Main Street to ensure its success we see today. Ms. Hartman is also a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, member of The Elks Lodge and a graduate of Leadership Lincoln 2020.