AWC Board of Directors
Special Thanks to the Awareness Washington County Board of Directors for their leadership and guidance.
Ben Bowling
Ben is a member or AWC class 2008-2009. He is married to Patricia and has three adult children He is a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church. He is self-employed and serves on the Washington County Council. Ben appreciates the opportunity to promote servant leadership by serving on AWC Board of Director.
Carol Brough
Carol Brough was born and raised in Washington County. After marrying her husband of 30 years, Robert Brough, they moved away from Washington County but have since relocated back to Salem. She has been employed with the City of Salem for 7 years, as an office manager in the utilities department. Robert has been employed with Duke energy for 25 years, as a lineman. They have two daughters. Savannah Brough Hartsfield, who is married to RJ Hartsfield and is expecting their first child and Carol and Robert’s first grandchild. Katelyn Brough is our youngest daughter. She has recently accepted a job with Cook Corporation as a medical device sales consultant and lives in Bloomington, IN.
She is a board member for Awareness Washington County because it is something that she truly believes in. She believes this is a program that will benefit Washington County now and in the future. It teaches servant leadership which is something all of us can benefit from. She wants to see AWC continue to grow and educate as many people as possible. By being a board member, this is her way of giving back to a program that has helped her in her personal and professional life.
Carrie Chastain
Carrie is the Funeral Director with Weathers Funeral Home. She is married to Brock Chastain and is the mother of Jeffrey Burch and step mother of Addie Chastain. She is a member of the Salem Church of Christ.
Tom Day
Tom is a graduate of the AWC class of 2010-2011. He is a lifelong resident of Washington County and serves the Salem Fire Dept. with 14 years of service already committed. He also works as a Realtor/Auctioneer. He and his wife Melissa have two daughters Erin and Emma. He is looking forward to continue working with and for Awareness Washington County.
Erika Garloch
Erika joined the AWC board to become more involved with her community. She also wanted to have a way to participate within the community in a leadership role. She feels community involvement is essential for the growth of our community.
Rita Lincks
Rita is a lifelong resident of Washington County. She is married to Rick Lincks and has two sons Ricky and Jared as well as one grandson Noah. She is the Co-owner of Lincks Clothing and Shoes and a member of the Kansas Church of Christ. Rita eagerly agreed to serve on the board of AWC as a way to give back to her community.
Yvonne Maxey
Yvonne is an AWC graduate of the 2009-2010 class. She wears many hats as Co-owner/Officer manager/Realtor of United Country Washington County IN Real Estate, LLC. She is the parent of AWC graduate, DanNae Brown and the proud grandparent of one. Yvonne is a member and past president of the Washington County Board of Realtors.
She is a member of the Mt. Carmel UNC Church.This is her second year on the AWC Board and is looking forward to continuing to use and sharpen her leadership skills in service to AWC.
Ronnie Rennington
Ronnie is married to Linda (Hall). He retired after 44 years of service to Cummins Engine Company. He has served our community as a member of the Board of Directors for Hoosier Uplands and a mentor for KIDS HOPE USA. He is a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church. Ronnie agreed to serve on the AWC Board of Directors so he could remain connected to and promote the program.
Fox Purlee
Fox and his wife Kristy have one son Reid. Fox is an Independent Financial Professional. He is a graduate of the 2004-2005 class. He decided to serve on the AWC Board of Directors as a way to serve and improve his community.
Dr. Lynn Reed
Lynn is a graduate of AWC. She is serving the community as the Superintendent of the Salem Community Schools. She and husband John have two daughters, Kristin & Jillian, and one granddaughter Kyla.
Jonathan Spaulding
Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Washington County. He graduated from Salem High School is 1995. He and his wife Monika have two 2 beautiful daughters, Ellie and Abby. He is an agent at Knapp, Miller, Brown Insurance Agency.
Jonathan is a graduate of the AWC class of 2007-2008. He has been serving on the AWC Board of Directors since 2008.
Nick Peregoy
Nick decided to serve on the board of Awareness Washington County because he believes in the idea that we can make a positive impact by reminding ourselves and others what it means to be a servant leader. Nick is a recent graduate of the AWC class of 2010-2011. When he was first asked to become a class member he knew very little about Washington county (really that it was just another small community like the one he grew up in outside of Evansville). After learning about Washington County, building relationships with his class members, and seeing firsthand the positive impact it made in everyone’s lives, he has felt lucky to be able to help continue the mission of AWC. Bottom line: it has been fulfilling for Nick to see the work AWC does to help so many others learn what it means to be a Servant Leader and how to help others!