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
Jesse Houle
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
- July 30, 2024
- September 24, 2024
- November 26, 2024
- January 28, 2025
Strategic Meeting Schedule
- TBD
Please contact Kathleen.Carter@advantagebhs.org for the meeting location and virtual meeting link.