Board of Directors

Bonnie Sisty (Chairperson) – Vice President, Merrill Lynch
Dennis Adams – President, Adams Financial
Harold Batie – Social Worker, Alabama Medicaid Department
Brenda Boyd – Retired Vice President, Southtrust Bank
Jim Brannon – Owner J & D Enterprises
Bill Chance – Realtor, Realty Plus, Rainbow City, AL
Arthur Crumpler – High School Teacher
Clark Hall – Circuit Judge
Ty Harris – Special Education Teacher, Attalla City High School
Gary Hodges – Station Manager,Trinity Broadcasting Network
Pam Morgan - Retired Educator and owner of Morgan Funeral Home
Joe Pullen – Special Education Teacher, Gadsden City School System
Randy Stafford – Church Admin., Crosspoint Community Church
Joey Jones - Owner of Joey Jones Construction

Board of Directors Qualifications

Perspective: ERBR does not necessarily utilize the philosophy of many consultants regarding non-profit boards. These philosophies often teach that boards should be made up of wealthy, influential and high profile individuals who can generate income and make contacts for the organization. While ERBR is certainly not opposed to having these types of individuals, our main focus is to have individuals who have a genuine concern for the children and a strong desire to see these children succeed.
Qualifications: For consideration on the board the individual must possess four characteristics:

1. He/She must be a committed Christian
2. He/She must have a good reputation
3. He/She must have shown an interest in ERBR
4. He/She must be willing to make a commitment of time and personal commitment to ERBR

Selection: According to the By-laws of ERBR and under to direction of the government committee the following procedure is followed in selecting board members

1. An existing board member recommends a perspective board member to the existing board.
2. Discussion is held regarding the individual’s qualifications and potential for helping the ministry.
3. The existing board prayerfully considers the appointment until the next meeting.
4. The individual is discussed again and a decision is made to approach or not approach the individual.
5. The Board Chairman approaches the individual to schedule an appointment.
6. The prospective member meets with the ERBR Board Chairman and the Ranch Executive Director for orientation and question and answer time.
7. The prospective member is invited to be a board member.

Term of service

1. Serve at least one year up to three years as an active board member
2. Attend at least 75% of board meetings/committee meetings per term of service
3. Consider serving an additional two years if asked by the governing committee
4. Offer resignation to board in a timely manner if unable to serve faithfully

Board of Directors Responsibilities

Basic Responsibilities

1. Maintain the organizations mission and purpose
2. Provide guidance and insight to the Executive Director
3. Support the Executive Director and assess his performance
4. Ensure effective organizational planning
5. Ensure adequate resources/raise money. Maintain the organizations tax-exempt status and its ability to attract charitable contributions
6. Exercise fiduciary responsibility and oversight. Protect the organizations resources
7. Determine, monitor and strengthen the organizations programs services
8. Enhance the programs public standing
9. Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability
10. Recruit and orient new board members and assess board performance

Individual Responsibilities

General Expectations
1. Know the organizations mission, purpose, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths and needs
2. Suggest nominees for the board
3. Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments willingly when asked
4. Avoid prejudiced judgments based on information from individuals and urge those with grievances to follow established policies and procedures through their supervisors
5. Follow trends in the organizations field of interest
6. Bring a sense of humor to the boards deliberations