
Our Board of Directors
Advantage’s Community Service Board Membership is made up of representatives from each of the 10 counties served by Advantage in the Northeast Georgia Region. Representatives are appointed by the local governing authority within each county. General Board Membership is held for a four-year duration. Board Officer positions are held for a three-year duration.
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Board Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. These meetings are held at
240 Mitchell Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 30601 in the Training Room.
If the public is interested in attending a meeting, please refer to the schedule below.

Kevin Poe
Chair, Jackson County

David Kidd
Vice Chair, Oglethorpe County

Patti Knick
Jackson County

Frusanna Hayes
Morgan County

David Sweat
Athens-Clarke County

Carol Myers
Athens-Clarke County

Reginald Hunter
Madison County

Penny Shirley
Walton County

Laura Evans
Elbert County

Captain John Pilgrim
Walton County

Amber Simms
Greene County

Kelly Mendiola
Oconee County

Dr. Frankie Hill
Barrow County
Board Meeting Schedule
- January 28, 2025
- March 25, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- July 22, 2025
Strategic Meeting Schedule
- TBD
Please contact Kathleen.Carter@advantagebhs.org for the meeting location and virtual meeting link.