Staff

Audra Tignor, Operations Director, is a native of Shelbyville, KY., lives in York, AL and is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She is active in the Black Belt community and in addition to her work at the Coleman Center, she teaches Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. Tignor brings positivity, creative problem solving, and innovative ideas to her role at the Coleman Center.

Lovell Johnson, Facilities Manager, is a native of York, Alabama. He has been active in helping the community all his life, credits his parents with instilling in him a positive outlook, and stays active in his church. He is the Chairman of the Board of Deacons and the Superintendent of Sunday School at the Eastern Star Baptist Church in York. He enjoys working at the Coleman Center where he keeps the many properties in constant check.

Catherine Shelton, Community Garden Manager,  was born in Eutaw, Alabama where she was raised on rural cattle farm. She learned about growing vegetables and raising chickens, hogs, cattle, and turkeys. In elementary school she belonged to the Future Farmers/Future Homemakers of America where she learned the fundamentals of cooking. Her interest in food and cooking – particularly in culinary and practical uses of herbs – has developed throughout her life. She has worked at the Federation of Southern Land Cooperatives in numerous capacities. In addition to her work at the Coleman Center, she currently maintains her own organic gardens in Livingston, Alabama, and provides food to area residents.

Dr. Marguerite Hinrichs, Executive Director and Curator

Bro.Boze Riley, Curator of Arts Education

Board of Directors

Kanita Sturdivant, Chair
Eddie  Griffith, President, Treasurer
Tommie Armistead, Vice-Chair
April Caddell, Secretary
Steffani Clemons
Suzanne McGahey
Joseph Tolbert