Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

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

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

Laura Evans
Elbert County

Captain John Pilgrim
Walton County

Amber Simms
Greene County

Kelly Mendiola 
Oconee County

Dr. Frankie Hill

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.

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