LEADERSHIP

Senior Management

Matthew Bourlakas
President and CEO

Christine Skold
Chief Financial Officer

Cindy Varner
Chief Mission Officer

Leisa Wamsley
Chief Operations Officer

Beth Alexander
Vice President of Development

George Carlson
Vice President of Mission Services

Dee H. Elmi
Vice President of Donated Goods

Desiree Graham
Vice President of Marketing

Ed O’Kelley
Vice President of Information Technology

Mike Mott
Vice President of Human Resources

Wendy White
Vice President Finance and Accounting

Board of Directors

Serving on the Board allows me to contribute to impactful initiatives. It’s an opportunity to drive meaningful change in people’s lives and environmental stewardship. I’m passionate about leveraging my skills and resources to support Goodwill’s mission and help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Mr. Bryan L. Bean

Senior Vice President

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Mr. Matthew Bourlakas

President & CEO

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

Through job training programs, upskilling, and educational opportunities, Goodwill advances the ideal of America as the land of opportunity. Accordingly, it’s an honor to help advance Goodwill’s mission of economic empowerment, and play a very small role in helping individuals achieve their American dream.

Mr. John Chobanian

Director, Government Advisory

KPMG

I love Goodwill because they strive every day to serve others in ways that make a lasting impact. I serve on the board at Goodwill because I strive for the same and believe in their mission.

Ms. Emily Cummings

Neuro-Diverse Centers of Excellence Manager

Ernst & Young

Goodwill empowers so many people in the Nashville community. With education that provides an avenue to employment, stores offering affordable alternatives, and environmental practices that divert goods away from our landfills, Goodwill truly enhances the lives of so many, offering a pathway to respect, dignity, and quality of life.

Mr. Shane Douglas

Executive Vice President

Colliers International

Ms. Beth Duffield

Manager, Workforce Development

Turner Construction

Mr. Christopher S. Dunn

Attorney

Epstein Becker Green

Mr. Rick Ewing

Customer Success Director

Oracle Corporation

Mr. Rob Ivy

CFO

Lee Company

I believe work has the power to transform lives, which affects friends, family, the workplace and community. Goodwill is committed to serving the needs of all people to pursue work. For these reasons, I humbly choose to serve on the board to advance more training and work opportunities for more people.

Mr. Ryan Jolley

Assistant Administrator for Employer Operations in the Division of Workforce Services

TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Where else can an item be removed from someone else’s clutter and be recycled into someone else’s career growth – moving the first “else” from clutter to calm and the second “else” from hardship to hope.

Mr. Roy Jordan

Wealth Management Advisor

Northwestern Mutual

I love Goodwill because of how they serve the community in so many ways. Supporting individuals to find a job and purpose in their lives by facilitating the reuse of great quality clothing and products at an affordable price. It is the perfect “flywheel” sustaining organization that has the power to change lives and entire communities.

Mr. Tom Lampe

Vice President

Messer Construction

I love the ability we have to change so many people’s lives.

Mr. Keith Lampkin

CDBG/ HOME Consultant

Mr. Michael Madden

Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer

Kirkland’s, Inc.

Mr. Robert Massie

Vice President, Information Technology

Dollar General Corporation

I love that Goodwill helps give purpose for those it serves. Every board meeting begins with a mission moment, when someone who’s life has been changed thanks to Goodwill’s service shares their story. It’s inspirational and reminds us of how fortunate we are to play a small role in Goodwill carrying out its mission.

Mr. Philip McGowan

Senior Partner

FINN Partners

I love Goodwill because it tangibly serves both “the giver” and the “one who receives” with a mission that is valuable to our community. I serve on the board to lend my service to this worthy cause and to support the life-changing Goodwill Excel Centers.

Dr. Candice McQueen

President

Lipscomb University

Mr. Kevin Mitchell

Partner

CapTrust

Ms. Gabriela Moran

MBA Candidate

Owen Graduate School, Vanderbilt

Goodwill makes a difference in those who seek a path to economic and financial growth. They have the resources, training, amazing staff, and advocates to guide those who want to thrive. Goodwill makes an impact on our workforce every day. I am proud to serve on the board and support Goodwill of Middle Tennessee.

Ms. Cristina Oakeley

Owner

Caliente Consulting

Ms. Christine Skold

Chief Financial Officer