NEWS RELEASE - August 31, 2016 

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) announced the appointment of its 2016-2017 Board of Directors at their August board meeting. Each board member serves a one-year term.

For more than 50 years, CAP has worked in Eastern Kentucky to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, individuals with disabilities and seniors living in poverty. The nonprofit touches the lives of more than one million people each year.

"CAP’s Board is filled with servant-leaders, each of whom have a heart for people in need in Appalachia,” said Guy Adams, president/CEO of CAP. “I am privileged to serve with this group who are committed to building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia.”

Kevin Doyle has been the chief financial officer at Congleton-Hacker Co. since 2007. Doyle is a certified CPA and is a University of Kentucky alum. Doyle will serve as Chairman of the Board for CAP. Shanna Elliott, a graduate of Georgetown College, will serve as Vice Chair.

“We know our board is deeply committed to our mission,” Adams added. “Their passion for our work builds on a foundation of service and compassion for those we serve in Appalachia.”

The 2016-2017 Christian Appalachian Board of Directors are: Chair, Kevin Doyle, Chief Financial Officer, Congleton-Hacker Co., Lexington, KY; Vice Chair, Shanna Elliott, Community Volunteer, Lexington, KY; Guy Adams, President/CEO, Christian Appalachian Project, Lexington, KY; Katheryn “Kaye” Baird, Community Volunteer, Pikeville, KY; Nancy Horn Barker, Pharmacist, Winchester, KY; Mark Barrens, Owner/Mechanical Engineer, Halmar Corporation, Louisville, KY; Jackie Collier, Associate VP for Alumni Relations, Berea College, Berea, KY; Joyce Taylor Cummins, Customer Service Operator, First Southern National Bank, Stanford, KY; Bob Gound, Market HR Manager, Walmart, Staffordsville, KY; Frank P. Heaberlin, Attorney, Prestonsburg, KY; Bob M. Hutchison, Business Owner, McDonald’s Restaurant, Staffordsville, KY; Holly James, Director for Calling and Career, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY; Rob Lawson, FIC Partner, Thrivent Financial, Lexington, KY; Jon Lett, CPA, Griffith DeLaney Hillman & Company, Ashland, KY; Haley McCoy, Executive Director, Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs, Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet, Richmond, KY; Marty Preston, Business Partner, BENCHMARK, Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC, Lexington, KY; Chris Tackett, Business Owner, Unisign Corporation, Ivel, KY; and Judge B. Wilson, II, General Counsel, Berea College, Berea, KY.