The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is governed by our Board of Directors. Members include individuals, community organizations, and businesses, with representatives from fields including parents, health care, non-profit organizations, faith communities, economic development, educational institutions, local government, civic groups, and concerned citizens.
The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. All meetings are open to the public. A list of the 2025-2026 meeting dates is below. These dates may be subject to change. Please contact us for more information.
2025-2026 Board Meetings
August 26, 2025
October 28, 2025
January 27, 2026
March 24, 2026
May 26, 2026
Executive Committee
Chris Whitehead
President, United Bank
Ricky Credle
Vice President, Diversity Rentals, LLC
Luana Gibbs
Treasurer, Hyde County Health Department
JaNell Octigan
Secretary, Beaufort County Health Department
Dave Loope
Past President, Beaufort County Community College
Sharon Hopkins
At Large, Beaufort County Schools
Brian Alligood
At Large, Beaufort County Government
Members
Evan Lewis
Evan Lewis, Attorney
Kimberly Davenport
Brown Library
Nancy Leach
Hyde County Schools
Shirley Roberson
Cornerstone Family Worship Center
Lori Leggett
Beaufort County Department of Social Services
Michael McDuffie
Metropolitan Health Services
Jan Elliott
Blue Cross NC
Laura Strabley
Coastal Pregnancy Center