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Board and GovernanceBoard of DirectorsPresidentAnn Curl![]() Ann is a member of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Community Advisory Council and is a member of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee. She has completed Vanderbilt's Advocacy Project and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program; and she is a graduate of Partners in Policymaking. Vice President, Planning/Rules Committee ChairLinda Brown![]() Linda Brown, from La Vergne is mother of Terrell, who has autism. She is President of The Arc Rutherford County and works at Vanderbilt University.
Treasurer, Budget and Finance Committee ChairMary La Haie![]() Mary is a CPA and vice president of finance, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. She has 25 years experience in accounting, payroll and loss management. SecretaryJoe Pitts![]() Joe is a former representative in the Tennessee General Assembly. He has served on The Arc TN board since 2017. He is a member of the TN Bankers and Independent Community Bankers Associations and Clarksville-Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association. He has a willingness to be "another shovel in the ditch" to do the work of The Arc. Past President, Board Development Committee ChairJohn Shouse![]() John and his wife Janet are parents to three children, including their son Evan, who has autism. He served as the president of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee for 6 years, and for nearly 4 years as a Vice Chair of the national board of the Autism Society of America. He is co-author, with Paula Kluth, of The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers, John Wiley & Sons, 2009. Region 1 - East TN Regional RepresentativeKaren Downer, Chattanooga Region 2 - Middle TN Regional RepresentativeCaitlin Bernstein, Franklin Region 3 - West TN Regional RepresentativeShontie Brown, Memphis Other Committee ChairsDoria Panvini, Nashville, Public Policy At Large and Local Chapter Representative Board Members
Glenda Bond, Crossville Governance & Business DocumentsConstitution and BylawsPosition StatementsPosition statements can be found at The Arc United States. | ||