OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Local hearts. A shared commitment.
Meet the people helping guide Fuel Kids and its mission to relieve hunger among school-aged children.
01PresidentPatricia DonahueRead bio
Pat’s background includes professional learning with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Her community service includes Clarksville Sunrise Rotary, the Urban Ministries SafeHouse Committee, Leadership Clarksville, the Education Foundation, and United Way.
02Executive DirectorDenise SkidmoreRead bio
Denise’s professional background includes Trane Technologies. Her community involvement includes Leadership Clarksville, Urban Ministries, Crime Stoppers, and Civitan.
03TreasurerTom HenryRead bio
Tom is a partner and managing principal of Stone, Rudolph & Henry PLC. His community service includes the Austin Peay State University College of Business Advisory Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and church committees.
04SecretaryDonna SabashRead bio
Donna’s service includes the Clarksville Civitan Club, her church women’s group, and the Immaculate Conception School Advisory Council. She earned her undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees at Austin Peay State University and has extensive experience in critical care, emergency nursing, and nursing leadership.
05Board MemberTim MunozRead bio
Tim’s work includes preschool and children’s ministry at Hilldale Baptist Church. His community service includes leadership with the Rossview High School Band Boosters.
06Board MemberA.J. HaynesRead bio
Born at Fort Campbell and raised in Clarksville, AJ’s background includes fitness, membership, childcare, and programming at the Hopkinsville YMCA. His community involvement includes The Food Initiative and youth small-group leadership at Grace Community Church.
07Board MemberJudy SmithRead bio
Judy’s background includes counseling with the Tennessee Department of Human Services. She has served as a Fuel coordinator at Madison Street United Methodist Church, volunteered in local schools, and supported Austin Peay State University.
08Board MemberJoann RichardsonRead bio
Joann is a Clarksville native and a graduate of Clarksville High School and Austin Peay State University. Her background includes Muse Modern Marketing and leadership in children’s and student ministry, Celebrate Recovery, and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at APSU.
09Board MemberDavid DavenportRead bio
David’s background includes health, wellbeing, and university recreation at Austin Peay State University. His community involvement includes NIRSA, Clarksville Sunrise Rotary, Kappa Alpha Psi, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Clarksville.
10Board MemberRichard SwiftRead bio
Richard’s background includes military service and commercial real estate. His community service includes the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission, public authorities, City Council, County Commission, the Industrial Development Board, and Leadership Clarksville.
A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY
Good things happen when we show up.
There is a place for your time, your team, and your generosity.