Lisa Geren is the President of the Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County.  She joined the Foundation in January 2022. Lisa is a native of the Cleveland/Bradley County area.  She has served as a volunteer for many non-profit organizations within the community including Friends of the Library and Habitat for Humanity.   Lisa has also served as an Ambassador for the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce for more than 20 years.  Lisa is currently a member of Ocoee Regional Rotary and was named 2021 Rotarian of the Year, an honor within the organization and the community. Lisa brings varied experience, excitement and energy to the Community Foundation which will serve her well in moving the Mission of the Foundation forward.

The Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter!! We are grateful to work with the communities we serve and help folks accomplish their charitable goals.  We also enjoy being able to help local non-profits/charitable organizations accomplish their mission and purpose.  If you are interested in helping us further our mission in the community, simply write a check to the Community Foundation and mail to P.O. Box 4474  Cleveland, TN  37320-4474 or click the donate button below:

 

Board of Directors

The Community Foundation has a strong system of governance with stringent internal controls and guidelines in place. The diverse Board of Directors that oversees all aspects of the Foundation’s work is an important part of the Foundation’s overall structure.

  • Chairman: Ben Chandler, President – Easy Auto/Sunrise Acceptance
  • Vice Chair:  Jack Sheehan, Ocoee Foundation
  • Treasurer: Tommy Arrendale, CPA – Harting, Bishop and Arrendale
  • Secretary:  Bobby Ludwig, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones
  • Kathryn (Katie) Box, Perpetua
  • Pam Caprara, Pinnacle Bank
  • Britney Cooke, Retired
  • Chad Eslinger, Dentist – Pediatric Dentistry
  • Jermon Garner, City Manager, Regions Bank
  • Dan Howell, State Representative
  • Pastor Joel Huffstetler, St Luke’s Episcopal Church
  • Adonia Latham, Financial Center Manager – First Horizon
  • Bobby Ludwig, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones
  • Frederick (Rick) Platz, Retired
  • Arthur (Art) Rhodes, Church of God Benefits Board, Inc.
  • Jordia Waller, Insurance Incorporated