Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC)

In May 2018, a 23-member Implementation and Oversight Committee (IOC) was formed. Like the Steering Committee that preceeded it, this group of citizens is reflective of the demographic, geographic, and socio-economic aspects of our community and is representative of many diverse interests, including participation by community members and institutional partners. As a result, this group exemplifies the spirit of Envision Athens.

The IOC is charged with guiding and supporting the implementation process for the Envision Athens Action Agenda, including keeping the public informed and engaged to ensure that we, as a community, achieve the change that we want.

The IOC meets on the first Thursday of the month from 8:30 AM – 10 AM in the community room of the Athens-Clarke County Water Resources Building located at 780 Barber Street, Athens, GA 30603.

Meeting agendas may be viewed at IOC Meeting Agendas.

Meeting minutes may be accessed at IOC Meeting Minutes.

For a list of all scheduled meetings or to verify the IOC meeting use this calendar on Google. Descriptions have been added to each work group.

In an unprecedented move, the IOC collectively decided to provide financial resources to ensure the successful implementation of the priority Action Agenda. The key step in doing so involved hiring a Project Manager. On March 29, 2018, the IOC unanimously seleted Erin Barger for this role. For more about Erin, follow this news link.

Erin Barger
Project Manager
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Another equally important decision to ensuring the success of this one-of-a-kind community-wide effort was the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the first six months of the effort. At their June 7, 2018 planning retreat, the Implementation Oversight Committee selected Sharyn Dickerson, Chair and Michele Pearson, Vice-Chair.

Sharyn Dickerson, Chair
Environmental Consultant, Sharyn Dickerson & Associates, LLC
(Representing Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia)
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Michele Pearson, Vice-Chair
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
(Representing Athens Housing Authority)
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Meet the Committee members:

Linda E. Davis
Adjunct Instructor, Athens Technical College
(CCSD School Board Member, Representing Clarke Co. School District)

Dodd Ferrelle
Account Representative, Hagemeyer North America
(Representing City of Winterville)

Mike Hamby
Office cleaning business
(Representing Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia)

Bonnie Chastain

Development Authority of The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Member

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Dr. Charles Peck

Piedmont Athens Regional Health Care System, CEO

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Elaine Cook

Piedmont Athens Regional Health Care System, Director of Health and Community Relations

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Ann Gomes

St. Mary’s Healthcare System, Director of Orthopedics

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Nancy Denson

Mayor of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

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Kathryn Smith

University of North Georgia, Sergeant of Patrol

Representing Athens as Citizen

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Solomon Smothers

Action Ministries, Regional Development Director

Representing Athens as Citizen

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Courtney Vickery

St. Mary’s Healthcare System, Director of Corporate Health Services

Roswell Lawrence, Jr.
Assistant to the VP for Finance and Administration &
Director of Client Relations, University of Georgia

Alison Bracewell McCullick
Director of Community Relations, University of Georgia

Emily Nicholos
Director of Community Impact, United Way of Northeast Georgia

Rick Parker
Executive Director/President, Athens Housing Authority

Greg Waddell
Waddell Realty Group, Principal/Broker

Development Authority of The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Member

Dr. Demond Means

Clarke County School District, Superintendent

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Dr. Xernona Thomas

Chief of Staff, Clarke County School District
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Anthony Ferguson

Georgia Power, Northeast Regional Director

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Nick Chapman

Athens Technical College, Dean of Business and Education

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Alvie Coes

Athens Technical College, Dean of Technology, Engineering, & Manufacturing Division

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Julita Sanders

Athens Clarke County Police Department, Neighborhood Service Officer

Representing Athens as Citizen