Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meets regularly to discuss and plan the foundation’s strategies and initiatives, review the annual budget, and make decisions regarding the foundation’s goals and general operations.

This four-member decision-making body is selected by the GEF Board of Directors and serves under the Board’s direction. Each member chairs a specific fund or committee, as follows:

Ronda Puryear

Ray Dingledine

Kirstine Sigloh

Andrea Whitmarsh - Creative Instructional Grants

Grants/Scholarships Committee

This committee reviews all grant and scholarship applications and presents awards based on merit.

Community Development and PR Committee

The Community Development Committee builds and monitors the foundation’s strategy as it relates to outreach, branding, messaging, informing, and reaching our target audiences.

Fundraising and Special Events Committee

The Fundraising and Special Events Committee plans the corporate and community components of the GEF fundraising activities and coordinates efforts throughout the county.

Needs Assessment Committee

The Needs Assessment Committee determines the needs of Greene County schools through various surveys and other resources.