Committed professionals, leaders and philanthropists serve on the Board of Directors donating their time, talents and treasure to leading the Foundation. This group is committed to our students, our community and our regional economy.

2023 - 2024 Board of Directors

Shelby Sieg, Chair

Don Baus, Vice Chair

Laura Patterson, Secretary

Russell Deal, Treasurer

Lauren Bailey

Will Thompson

Kelly Purvis

Cynthia Powell

Executive Director, Ralph Hayes

Ralph has worked in public education for the past 19 years and is eager to build impactful partnerships to benefit students, teachers, and the community. Currently serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Education Foundations, Ralph is highlighting our local impacts throughout the country.

Ralph is married to his college sweetheart, Lara, and they have two children, Hattie and Riv. They live in downtown Summerville where Ralph loves to hear the sounds of the stadium on Friday nights.