Brooks-Howell is fortunate to have an Advisory Board which provides recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding Brooks-Howell’s operations. The Advisory Board is comprised of United Methodist Women leaders and employees and other United Methodist members, including Brooks-Howell residents. We thank each and every member who gives their time, energy and wisdom to ensure Brooks-Howell continues to live out its motto “called, served, serving still”.
Voting Members
- Joanie Strohm, President
- Leah Knuth, Vice-President
- Delores Meadows, Secretary
- Gwen Harris
- Ruby McClung
- Leah Knuth
- Dixie Liggett
- Maureen Carr
- Jack Ellison
- Deb Demorest
- Roger Rio
Ex-Officio Members (with vote)
- Fran Jordan, Blue Ridge District President, United Methodist Women
- Jeanette Byrd, Blue Ridge District UMW Education & Interpretation Co
- Charles Pittman, Health Center Residents’ Council President
- Don Turman, Independent Residents’ Council President
- Mary Z. Longstreth and Betty Swarthout, Brooks-Howell Residents’ Council members (elected by that body)
Ex-Officio Members (without vote)
- Rev. Beth Crissman, Superintendent, Blue Ridge District UMC
- Julia Willis, President, UNCC United Methodist Women
- Halina Mui, Controller, United Methodist Women (National Office)
- Martha Knight, Treasurer, United Methodist Women (National Office)
- Carole Gilham, Health Care Administrator/Business Director
