our council
and staff

our board Members

The Mid-South RC&D Council consists of regional volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life and “filling the gaps” in our communities! 

Chairman, Elmore County

Vice Chairman, Lowndes County

Secretary/Treasurer,

Butler County

 

Autauga County

Bullock County

Elmore County

Lee County

 

Macon County

 

Montgomery County

 

Stakeholder

council members by county

Debbie Price, Paula Adams, Grace Ellis, Jay Thompson

Joyce Turnipseed, Midge Putnam, Solomon Marlow, Dollie Blue

Rose Mary Smith, Allin Whittle, Tracy Salter

Patty Lambrecht, Desirae Lewis-Jackson, Jimmy Harris, J.O. Norris

Doug Cannon, Bob Harris, Ross Morris

Tyson Howard, Joey Barganier

Miles Robinson, William Hodge, Anna Barron, Clinton Boyd

Regina Walker, Monnie Carol Carter, Julia Precise

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Our Staff

Our team members are dedicated to implementing projects, providing support to grantees and community members, and spreading the mission of Mid-South RC&D.

Executive Director

Pamela Hughes

Pam’s passion for meeting needs drives her success as
Mid-South RC&D Executive Director. After retiring as an educator, Pam joined Mid-South in 2015 as Program Manager. Using her skills from the classroom, Pam quickly started working with council members to spread our mission, oversee projects, and assist grantees throughout the region. In 2020, she became Executive Director. Pam is grateful to have the support of our council and staff. She says working alongside people who are equally passionate about “filling the gaps” in our communities is the most rewarding part of her job. Pam likes spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, and watching Alabama football in her free time. Most of all, she loves quality time with her best friend and husband, Lewis. She says thanks to his love and support, she is inspired to help others and lead Mid-South RC&D.

Program Manager

Krystal Ward

Krystal has served Mid-South RC&D for the last 4 years as Program Manager. Krystal oversees all aspects of the grant process and directly assists grantees with any need they might have. Krystal is an asset to our team with her exceptional organization, advocacy, and work ethic. Her warm personality combined with her dedication to helping others allows her to create authentic relationships with our partners and potential grantees. Krystal loves the mission of Mid-South RC&D and working with our communities to improve and enhance the quality of life for countless individuals throughout our region. Krystal enjoys spending time with her family and traveling in her free time. She resides in Elmore County with her husband, daughter, and 2 fur babies.

Communications Specialist

Katie Smith

Katelyn “Katie” Smith is a 2024 graduate from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a minor in Public Relations. Having joined the team in April of 2024, she enjoys working as the Mid-South RC&D Communications Specialist. Katie is inspired by the positive effects that all the Alabama RC&D Councils have on local communities and admires the compassion of everyone who works to improve the lives of their fellow Alabamians.
After being adopted from China, Katie was raised in a small town in Marengo County called Vineland, Alabama. Due to the small-town nature of her childhood, Katie has never met a stranger, and she’s always looking to make more friends.