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John Ballinger
President & CEO

​John Ballinger, a risk and crisis management expert, has helped many organizations navigate troubled waters. He is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations get back on course and continue moving toward the goal and mission to which they have been called. Mr. Ballinger's extensive knowledge of insurance services and risk management has earned him the respect of his insurance colleagues as well as those in the legal profession. Mr. Ballinger is also a decorated veteran with over 20 years of service in the United States Army and holds more than a dozen awards and certifications in aviation safety and risk management.

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David Stephenson
NACA Director

​David Stephenson has 33 years of coaching experience and 22 years as an Athletic Director with almost half of those at the collegiate level. Coach David has his BS in History with minors in Bible and Secondary Education from Tennessee Temple University. As well as his Masters’ in Athletic Administration and Coaching Management from USSA. Coach David has been the Commissioner of four Athletic Associations. Currently he serves as Commissioner of the SCAA. Coach David is active in the FCA. He has also served on the board of the North Georgia Chapter. As a coach, he has received many Coach of the Year awards with an overall record of 573 coaching wins. Coach David lives in Ringgold, GA with his wife, Cathy and their two daughters, Jocelyn and Reagan. 

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Helen 
Sinclair
Beautification & Hospitality Supervisor

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Leah 
Courtney 
Operations Manager

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Connie 
​Smith
Accounting & Bookkeeping

Chase
​Cochran
Program Director

Caitlin Temple
Registration Coordinator

Josh Mathis
Food Service Supervisor & Chef

Debra Kozina
Housekeeping Supervisor

Mark Napoli
Maintenance Supervisor

Board of Trustees

Merrill Eckstein, Chairman
J Wayne Cropp, Vice Chair
Jane Wilkey, Treasurer
​Jim Suddath 
Werner Slabber
​Scott Martin
Paul Lee
Larry Zehnder​