Our Team, ​Mission, and Beliefs

Our Mission

“To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

Our Core Beliefs

A Safe Place To Learn And Grow
Ongoing Relationships With Caring, Adult Professionals
Life-Enhancing Programs And Character Development Experiences
Hope And Opportunity

Our Core Program Areas

Character And Leadership
Education And Career Development
Health And Life Skills
The Arts
Sports, Fitness And Recreation

Our Reason

This tragic loss is the reason we are here.

Our Team

Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development ensures that we have the very best staff all over the world, and at every level of operation. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the company.

Dr. Sheila Alford

Interim Executive Director

Ashhur Gibbs

21st Century Coordinator

Amera Bellamy

SMART Girls

Ellisa Tallent

Lead Coord of Shepherd Elem

Dr. Charles Patton

Tutor

Dr. Diana Gorman

Tutor

Melicia Olgesby

Elementary Coordinator

Brady Johnson​ 

Director of Operations

Alexis ​Blackwell

Membership Coordinator

Director of Engagement
Pending

Russell Wooten

Administrative Assist.

Terri Gonzalez 

Director of 
Students in Training

2024 Board of Directors

We are very fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who provide leadership for our organization. Our Board of Directors is the governing body of the  Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont.  Our Board of Directors are our best resource. We cannot thank them enough for their dedication in creating a positive place for our kids!

Ashley Alexander-JT Alexander & Son, Inc. 

Dr. Sheila Alford-OK Department of Corrections (Ret.) **

Captain Paul Ballard-Statesville Police Department 

Dr. Todd Black-Iredell Economic Development Corp. 

Jennifer DiFiore -Iredell-Statesville Schools 

Donna Collins-Iredell Health Systems 

Ashley Cannon-Ashley Cannon, Attorney at Law, PLLC 

Jennifer Christian-Crosby Scholars – Iredell 

Bill Dixon-Edward Jones Financial Advisors**

Ray Englebert-Merrill Lynch Wealth Management (*)**

Ron Smith -City of Statesville 
  
Russ Winthrop -Merrill Lynch Wealth Management **

Danette Glover -Parent Representative 

Zach Gordon -L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. 

Julie Giffin -Accountant** 

Williams Jones, Jr. -US Postmaster – Statesville (Ret.) 

Michele Kubiniec -Public School Guidance Counselor (Ret.) 

Dr. Daniel McEachern -Mitchell Community College 

Dr. Boen Nutting -Gardner Webb University

(*)** Board Chairman
**Executive Board

In an effort to provide full transparency as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we make our 990 tax forms publicly available.

990 Form

Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development

In order for the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont to accomplish its mission; we have learned that the level of impact the Club has on our people depends on how often & how long members participate, as well as how well the Club implements the following  Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.

1. Safe, Positive Environment: Club staff, programs & age-appropriate settings create stability, consistency & a sense of physical & emotional safety for members. The Club provides structure & clearly defines acceptable behaviors. 

2.Fun: The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont generates fun for its  members. The members develop a strong sense of belonging through connections they establish with staff & peers. Staff members make the Club feel like home, fostering a family atmosphere & creating a sense of ownership for the members. 

3. Supportive Relationships: Club youth develop meaningful relationships with adults and their peers. Staff members actively display warmth, caring, appreciation, acceptance and guidance in their interactions with members. 

4. Opportunities & Expectations: Club youth acquire physical, social, technological, artistic, & life skills. Clubs encourage members to develop a moral character while reinforcing high expectations & help members with school & post-secondary education.  

5. Recognition: Clubs recognize & support young people's self-worth & accomplishments. Staff members encourage youth & provide positive reinforcements & experience successes. The Club showcases young people's achievements.