Staff & Board Of Directors

Melanie Thornton, Chief Executive Officer

Lea Billups, Office Manager

Tammy Cooney, Chief Programs Officer

Stephanie Timberlake, Chief Operating Officer/Curator

Lynn Lawrence, Finance Director

Elizabeth Jones, Marketing Director

Toni Wessells, Rental Director

Cooper Murray, Special Events Director

Laura Wren, Volunteer Manager 

Ainsley Hill, Communications Coordinator

Hailee Muller, Development Coordinator

Burritt on the Mountain is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors appointed by the City of Huntsville. Board members may serve two terms of office, each three years long. The board’s primary responsibilities include:

• Determine mission and purpose
• Select the Chief Executive Officer
• Support and evaluate the Chief Executive Officer
• Ensure effective planning
• Monitor and strengthen programs and services
• Ensure adequate financial resources
• Protect assets and provide financial oversight
• Build and maintain a competent board
• Ensure legal and ethical integrity
• Enhance the organization’s public standing

Burritt’s board has been proactive in incorporating strong governance principles. The full board meets once a month. Board members also serve on one or more committees, including Governance, Finance, Development Executive Compensation, and Preservation & Building. Each board member signs a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure policy annually. Burritt has other governing policies in place to maintain operational integrity, including Whistleblower, Donor Relations, Public Awareness & Advocacy, and numerous financial control policies.

Executive Committee

Chair:                    Cindy Griner

  Vice Chair:                    Theresa Durboraw

Treasurer:              Brian Daniels

Secretary:               Lindsey Perry

Governance:               Jeffrey Blackwell

Members

Ex-Officio

Burritt CEO:  Melanie Thornton

Advisory Council Co-Chairs: Tedi Gordon & Gwen Vess