Ellen Martin, President

Ellen lives near Whitleyville in Jackson County and is active in the Roaring River chapter, strategic planning committee, and personnel committee.

 

 

 

“I came of age in the ‘60’s and thought we could change the world. When I get around SOCM people, I see what we can do together. I continue to be impressed that SOCM people put their own egos and needs aside to do what is good for the group.”


Noel Johnson, Vice-President

Noel lives in Wartrace in Bedford County and is active in the Bedford chapter and in SOCM’s strategic planning committee.

 

 

 

 “I’m in SOCM because I believe in grassroots organizing; I believe in what SOCM’s doing. I want what socially redeems me – at a personal level it’s very important. Where else would I want to be on a Saturday morning!”


Rich Henighan, Secretary

Rich lives in Sevier County, previously served on the economic issues committee, and is active on SOCM’s finance committee.

 

 

 

“I like being a part of all the things people who come to these meetings are a part of – more than anything I can do myself.”


Howard White, Treasurer

Howard lives in Jackson in Madison County in west Tennessee and is active in the Jackson chapter, the strategic planning committee, and the anti-racism transformation committee. As Treasurer, he chairs the finance committee.

 


“Once I’m committed to something, I want to play whatever part can help. In SOCM the kind of organization, the issues, the people are all great; there’s great need for an organization like this. That’s what keeps me traveling up and down I-40.”


Nova Land, Roaring River Chapter Rep

 

 

 

 

 

Sammie Jackson, Jackson Chapter Rep

 

 

 

 

 

Linda Desmond, Co-rep, Cumberland County Chapter

 

 

 

 



Jean Cheely, Co-rep, Cumberland County Chapter

 

 

 

 
 

Cathie Bird, Campbell-Anderson Chapter Rep

 







“I try to place myself in places in alignment with my spiritual principles. SOCM is a place to bring principles into action.”


Joe Partin, Bedford County Chapter Rep

 

 

 

 



Rev. Danny Gibbs, Maury County Chapter Rep
 

Tammy Partin, At-Large Delegate

 

 

 

 


Johnny L. Farris, At-Large Delegate

Johnny lives in Columbia in Maury County and serves on SOCM’s strategic planning committee and is leading an effort to reactivate a Maury County chapter.

 

 

 
“SOCM gives a sense of belonging that you don’t find many other places. SOCM gives you hope for change, gives you learning opportunities and exposure to different kinds of people across the state.”

Polly Murphy, At-Large Delegate

Polly lives in Knox County, formerly served as secretary to the Board and is an active at-large member giving fundraising and other issue support.

“It’s the grassroots part of SOCM that attracts me. SOCM is grassroots – from the bottom up!”