Kim McFarland
Staff Position: Chief Operating Officer
Major Responsibilities: Serves as the designated second in command; assists CEO in administering the corporate management and planning; works closely with various functional area managers to develop and implement a tactical plan; helps establish and monitor objectives to ensure goals are met.
Years of Employment: 16 years
Education: Graduate of Jackson State Community College; attended Lambuth University
Certifications: 2006 – The Center for Non-Profit Excellence; 8 Steps to Organizational Effectiveness
Organizations: Southwest TN Commission on Children & Youth; Jackson Recreation and Parks - Youth Fit For Life Initiative; United Way Family Self-Sufficiency Project
Strengths: The ability to see all sides of an issue; helping people reach compromise; analytical; love to laugh and have fun
Home Life: One son, Holt – age 12; Married 13 years to husband, David
Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys reading and music
Fondest Girl Scout Memory: Attending my first National Council Meeting in Kansas City-1999-seeing that many people together in one place united by a common cause was inspiring.
