President
Russell has been a member of the Geneva City School Board since 2015 and currently serves as board president. He served as AASB's District 3 Director from December 2020 to December 2023, before accepting the role of president-elect. Russell is a pastor and a U.S. veteran of the U.S. Army (retired).
Immediate Past-President
Bradley has been a member of the Walker County school board since 2008 and became AASB president in December 2023 following a one-year appointed term as president-elect. He previously served as District 7 director. Brad, a supervisor at Drummond Co., Inc., has served on numerous AASB committees and task forces.
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President-Elect
Scott has been a member of the St. Clair County school board since 2001 and currently serves as board president. He was elected to serve his first term as AASB District 6 director in 2021. Scott is a 2021 recipient of AASB's prestigious All-State School Board Member Award.
District 1 Director
Ann was appointed to serve as District 1 Director in June 2021 and began her first full elected term in December 2022. She has been a member of the Brewton school board since 2016. Ann has reached Level 3 in AASB's School Board Member Academy.
District 2 Director
Camille has been a member of the Bibb County school board since 2020 and currently serves as board president. She became AASB's District 2 director in December 2023. Camille is employed by the Bibb Medical Center, where she is a RN/COO.
District 3 Director
Melanie has been a member of the Dothan City school board since 2021. She was appointed in December 2023 to fill the vacant District 3 Director seat. She currently works as the southeast Alabama field rep. for U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.
District 4 Director
Dr. Chante Ruffin was appointed in December 2024 to serve as District 4 director, fulfilling the balance of the term vacated by previous District 4 Director Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton.
District 5 Director
Derek serves as vice president of the Alabaster school board, where he has been a member since 2013. He has served on AASB's Budget & Finance and Nominating Committees and is a current trustee for the Alabama Trust for Boards of Education.
District 6 Director
Michael (Mike) Webb has been a member of the Calhoun County school board since 2018 and was appointed to serve as District 6 director in December 2024.
District 7 Director
Randy has been a member of the Tuscaloosa County school board since 2016 and became AASB's District 7 director in December 2022. Randy has served on AASB's Advocacy Committee..
District 8 Director
Donna has been a member of the Haleyville City Board of Education since 2016. She is a 2024 recipient of AASB's A-Team Award and has served on AASB's resolutions and Board Training Advisory Committees.
District 9 Director
Alice has been a member of the Madison City school board since she was appointed in 2020 and was named AASB District 9 director in November 2022. She was elected to serve her first full term as District 9 Director in December 2022. Alice has achieved Master level in the School Board Member Academy.
State BOE Liaison
Dr. Tonya Chestnut was elected as the District 5 State Board of Education member in November 2020 and currently serves as SBOE Vice President. She is the state board liaison on the AASB Board of Directors. Chestnut is a veteran educator with more than 30 years of instructional and administrative experience.
Executive Director
Sally joined AASB’s staff in 1986 and previously served as assistant executive director, director of public relations, director of communications and director of research and special projects. She was promoted to executive director in June 2007. She manages the association’s affairs, directs legislative efforts, advises the AASB membership and oversees efforts to build public support for schools. The executive director serves as secretary and treasurer of the AASB Board of Directors.