Board & Staff

People, Partners, Projects, Progress

The Alabama Association of RC&D Councils is a non-profit organization that is made up of volunteers who identify the unmet needs in their communities and create solutions across Alabama.

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State Board of Directors

Our state board is made up of volunteers from across the state.
They are committed to helping Alabama grow and prosper.

Nick Williams
Chairman

Ala-Tom RC&D Council

    Chris Langley
    Vice-Chairman

    Coosa Valley RC&D Council

      Marianne Leigh
      Secretary-Treasurer

      Northwest RC&D Council

        William A. Hodge
        Past Chairman

        Mid-South RC&D Council
        President, National Association of RC&D Councils

          Kathy McCrimmon

          Coosa Valley RC&D Council

            Don Sherrod

            Tombigbee RC&D Council

              Allen Pickens

              AMRV RC&D Council




                Eddie Kerr

                Gulf Coast RC&D Council

                  Doug Sinquefield

                  Wiregrass RC&D Council

                    Craig Sizemore

                    President, Southeast Association of RC&D Council

                      Sheila Baker

                      Cawaco RC&D Council




                        JO Norris

                        Mid-South RC&D Council

                          Mike Roden

                          At-Large Board Member
                          Non-Profit Specialist

                            State Staff

                            Our state staff works hard to implement state-wide grant projects, provide support to our statewide Councils and promote the mission of Alabama RC&D.

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                            Katie Conner

                            Executive Director

                            Katie Conner is the Executive Director for the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils. She began working for RC&D in 2013 as the Office Manager for the Tombigbee RC&D Council and was hired as the Operations Manager for the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils in 2015. She was promoted to the Executive Director position in the spring of 2022.

                            Katie is from Trussville, Alabama, and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama in 2012. It was there that she completed her degree in Communication with a concentration in Media Production and a minor in General Business. She went on to receive her Undergraduate Certificate in Accountancy in 2017, and her Master’s Degree in Accountancy in 2020 from Auburn University.

                            Katie serves on the board for Your Town Alabama.

                            Katie and her husband Caleb live in Montgomery with their son and two sweet dogs. She loves spending time with friends and family and finding outlets for creativity.

                              Clara Romine

                              Grants Director

                              Clara Romine is the Grants Director for AARCDC. Clara started as an assistant with RC&D in the fall of 2016 during her senior year at Huntingdon College. Upon graduating in 2017 from Huntingdon with Bachelor’s in Communications Studies she was offered a full-time position and grew within the organization from there. While at Huntingdon she met her husband, Lake Romine. Clara and Lake live in Wetumpka, Alabama with their two sons and dogs.

                              Clara loves working for RC&D and enjoys being able to help so many different people. She is inspired by all the wonderful things happening across the great state of Alabama. 

                                Chloe Meadows

                                Communications Specialist

                                Chloe Meadows is the Communications Specialist for AARCDC. Chloe is from Troy, Alabama, and graduated from Troy University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications.

                                She joined AARCDC with a background in communications and marketing and has a passion for storytelling, outreach, and connecting communities across the state. Chloe enjoys using her skills to highlight the impactful work of RC&D councils, partners, and grantees throughout Alabama. She loves working for RC&D and values being part of an organization that supports rural development and collaboration.

                                Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with family, attending church, and exploring new places. She is inspired by the people and projects that strengthen Alabama’s communities every day.

                                  Jasmine Grier

                                  Office Manager

                                  Jasmine Grier is the Office Manager for Alabama RC&D. She is a Holtville, Alabama native with a diverse professional background and a strong passion for serving her community.

                                  She brings a variety of experiences to her role and enjoys using her skills to support meaningful work across the state.

                                  Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and volunteering. She is inspired by opportunities to give back and make a positive impact in her community.