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Stephanie Brown
Chief Executive Director Stephanie joined The FUN Club in 2016 as the Director of Resource Development. Stephanie oversees The FUN Club's strategic direction and daily operations including; the delivery of programs and services, finance, resource development, recreational activities, fundraising events and community outreach. In 2018, Stephanie became the President & Chief Executive Director of the organization. In addition, Stephanie also serves as the Executive Director of The FUN Club Board of Directors. |
Stephanie graduated from the University of North Georgia with a BBA in Marketing & Management. Stephanie was employed with Buford City Schools at Buford High School from 2005 - 2016 as the school's academic & athletic financial bookkeeper.
During the summer months of her high school & UNG college years, Stephanie worked as a lifeguard & camp counselor at Will-A-Way special needs camp located inside Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Ga. which began her desire to become involved with the special needs community in some capacity in her future.
Stephanie and her husband, Mike Brown, live in Buford, Ga and are the proud parents of two children, Preston & Keighly.
stephanie@friendsuneed.org
During the summer months of her high school & UNG college years, Stephanie worked as a lifeguard & camp counselor at Will-A-Way special needs camp located inside Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Ga. which began her desire to become involved with the special needs community in some capacity in her future.
Stephanie and her husband, Mike Brown, live in Buford, Ga and are the proud parents of two children, Preston & Keighly.
stephanie@friendsuneed.org
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Val Lipscomb
Day Program Coordinator / Admin Assistant Val joined the Friends U Need Club full-time in April 2023. She previously held the position of assistant closing coordinator for a local home builder. Val graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. |
Val has been a supporter of the FUN Club for many years. She and her family have volunteered numerous times over the years. Val is so excited to be a full-time member of the FUN Club family!
Val and her husband Geno live in Jefferson and are the proud parents of Caroline and Carson.
val@friendsuneed.org
Val and her husband Geno live in Jefferson and are the proud parents of Caroline and Carson.
val@friendsuneed.org
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Michelle Palmer
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Michelle is thrilled to be part of The FUN Club and is looking forward to the future. She brings her experience in engagement initiatives and events to spread our story in the community.
Michelle and her husband, Drew Palmer live in Flowery Branch and they are the proud parents of Daniel and Peyton Palmer.
michelle@friendsuneed.org
Michelle and her husband, Drew Palmer live in Flowery Branch and they are the proud parents of Daniel and Peyton Palmer.
michelle@friendsuneed.org
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Shirley Crapps Day Program Aide/FUN Club House Manager Shirley is a very special part of The FUN Club team for many reasons; however, the best reason is that she is the mother to one of our precious FUN Club members, Kenley. Shirley began at The FUN Club in a part-time capacity in April of 2019. When our FUN Club family began growing and welcoming new members, she accepted a full time position in July of 2020. Shirley graduated from Atkinson County High School and then attended Ware County Technical School and Brewton Parker. |
Shirley imagines, organizes & assists with art projects to keep our members’ creativity flowing. She designs engaging group time activities daily. Shirley is also a great partner to FUN Club members in a game of UNO or building a jigsaw puzzle.
Shirley and her husband, Burton are parents to BJ, Amy and Kenley. They are also blessed to have 7 beautiful grandchildren.
shirley@friendsuneed.org
Shirley and her husband, Burton are parents to BJ, Amy and Kenley. They are also blessed to have 7 beautiful grandchildren.
shirley@friendsuneed.org
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Kelly DeLoach
Day Program Aide / Teacher Kelly joined the Friends U Need Club team full-time in August 2022 after retiring from 31 years of teaching K-5. Kelly graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, then went on to earn her Masters in Early Childhood Education from University of West Georgia and Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University. She has taught grades K-5 for the past 31 years and recently retired from Education in Buford City Schools. Kelly also coached tennis during her time at Buford City Schools. |
Kelly has been a supporter of the FUN Club for many years and she and her children have volunteered numerous times over the years. She is very excited to be a part of this amazing organization and is looking forward to the future. She brings her experience in education to help enrich the lives of each FUN Club member through learning and exploration.
Kelly and her husband, Ryan DeLoach live in Flowery Branch and they are the proud parents of Cameron and Kennedy.
kelly@friendsuneed.org
Kelly and her husband, Ryan DeLoach live in Flowery Branch and they are the proud parents of Cameron and Kennedy.
kelly@friendsuneed.org
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June West
Day Program Aide / Teacher June joined the Friends Ü Need Club team full-time in May 2023 after retiring from 33 years of teaching 6th and 7th grade. She accepted a position as a Day Program Aide/Teacher. June graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education, a Masters Degree in Middle Grades Education from Brenau University, and a Specialist Degree in Middle Grades Education from Brenau University. She taught 6th grade for 31 years and 7th grade for 2 years and recently retired from Buford City Schools. |
June is so excited to be apart of the FÜN Club! She loves using her educational background to help enrich the lives of each of the FÜN Club members.
June and her husband, Roger West, live in Buford. They are the proud parents of Cortland and Colby, and are the proud grandparents of River.
june@friendsuneed.org
June and her husband, Roger West, live in Buford. They are the proud parents of Cortland and Colby, and are the proud grandparents of River.
june@friendsuneed.org
Meet Our Board of Directors
Jamie Thigpen
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Jodi Bryant
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Wendy Cunningham
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Vickie Thigpen |
DJ Hardee |
Not Pictured: Melissa Bowen