Noel Johnson, 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!”


Johnny L. Farris, Vice President

Johnny resides in Maury County, where he works to promote literacy education, natural resources protection efforts and bettering the local public schools. Johnny is a long-time SOCM member, and the organization's top recruiter, earning several awards for his recruitment accomplishments throughout his years as a loyal SOCM member.


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.”


Michael Chester, Maury County Chapter Rep

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!”

Nora Limon, At-Large Delegate  

Nora lives in White Bluff, Tenn. She is a long-time SOCM supporter, and joined the SOCM Board in 2010.