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.

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

Scottie Bolden

AMRV RC&D Council




Raymond Wiggins

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.

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 serves as the Grants Director for the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils. She began her career with the Association in the fall of 2016 as an assistant during her senior year at Huntingdon College. After graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Clara joined the organization full-time and has continued to grow within the Association. In 2023, she was promoted to Grants Director, where she oversees the Association’s statewide grant program and works closely with Alabama’s nine RC&D Councils to support projects that strengthen communities across the state.

Clara is passionate about serving Alabama’s communities and enjoys helping nonprofit organizations and local governments secure funding for projects that make a lasting impact. She is continually inspired by the innovation, dedication, and positive work taking place throughout the state.

Clara and her husband, Lake, live in Wetumpka, Alabama, with their two sons and their dogs.

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.