Beverly J. Oxley, Ph.D., Executive Director, Founder of The Ark
Qualifications: Owns and directs a for-profit counseling center; Licensed Psychologist in Georgia; Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor. Worked for 33 years in the public schools as a special education teacher and school psychologist. Taught at Emmanuel University as Associate Professor of Psychology for 17 years. Led numerous mission trips to Africa, Europe, and Asia. Taught at the International Center for Christian Leadership in Ukraine for several summer terms.
Duties: Direct and manage daily affairs of The Ark; public spokesperson for The Ark; work with the Board to develop projects and funding for The Ark. Perform other duties as directed by Bylaws of The Ark.
Length of Term in Office: 10 years
County of Residence: Hart
Contact Info: 706-246-0733, [email protected]
John Henzel, Ph.D. Chair and Treasurer
Qualifications: John has worked in higher education for 35+ years, as an administrator and professor of business administration. His undergraduate degree is in accounting and his graduate degrees are in business administration and finance. He has served as a church and non-profit administrator/treasurer voluntarily in four different organizations for 30+ years. He
is the Treasurer for Healing Springs Retreat Ministries in Franklin Springs, Georgia.
Duties: Preside over the Board meetings; perform other duties as directed by Bylaws of The Ark.
Duties as Treasurer: Maintain corporate financial records. Oversee the financial affairs of The
Ark.
Length of Term in Office: 2 years
County of Residence: Madison
Contact Info: 706-206-2925, [email protected]
Cyndee Phillips, Ed.D, Secretary
Qualifications: Retired Assistant Superintendent for Franklin County Schools, former teacher; Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Vice-President/Current Board Member; Vice President of Academic Affairs, Emmanuel University; Consultant, Pioneer RESA
Duties: Keep and maintain record of minutes of Board meetings; keep and maintain corporate records. Assist with fundraising activities; help organize volunteers for various functions; helps to maintain communication through The Ark Facebook; respond to questions and comments on social media. Perform other duties as directed by Bylaws of The Ark.
Length of Term in Office: 4 years
County of Residence: Franklin
Contact Info: 706-436-9044, [email protected]
Tina Hart, M.Ed, Board Member
Qualifications: Retired Franklin County Middle School teacher and counselor; therapist at
Wellsprings Psychological Resources for many years; active in churches and social outreaches
Duties: Assist with fundraising activities; help organize volunteers for various functions; help to maintain communication through The Ark Facebook; respond to questions and comments on social media. Perform other duties as directed by Bylaws of The Ark.
Length of Term in Office: 4 years
County of Residence: Franklin
Contact Info: 706-498-3737, [email protected]
David Harris, M.D., Board Member
Qualifications: Dedicated medical doctor involved in helping his community with physical, mental, and social needs.
Duties: Assist and support fund-raising efforts; bring to the table his unique perspective on the medical and social needs of patients and how The Ark can serve those in poverty in a more
effective way. Perform other duties as directed by Bylaws of The Ark.
Length of Term in Office: 2 years
County of Residence and Medical Practice: Franklin
Contact Info: 706-498-4660
Kristee Robinson, Board Member
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Staff accountant at a local accounting firm (18 years); served in various positions with accounting, auditing, analytical and operational responsibilities at various financial institutions (17 years); served on the Board for several churches.
Duties: Assist with fund-raising activities; speak on behalf of The Ark; represent The Ark in various venues.
Length of Term in Office: 2 years
County of Residence: Hart
Contact Info: 864-221-3673, [email protected]
April Howard, Ed.D., Board Member
Qualifications: Current University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government Public Faculty Assistant, 2022-Present; Retired Superintendent for Jackson County School District 2013-2022; former Assistant Superintendent Jackson County, 2005-2009; former Middle School Principal, 2001-2005; former teacher; former Pioneer RESA School Improvement Specialist.
Duties: Assist with fundraising activities; help organize volunteers for various functions; help with training of Ark personnel. Perform other duties as directed by Bylaws of The Ark.
Length of Term in Office: 2 years
County of Residence: Hart
Contact Info: [email protected]
