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The FCFC Board of Directors held elections in June to fill the position of Chair, which was vacated with the retirement of Jim Yacavone. The Board elected Vice-Chair Sherry Echelberger as the new chair. Board Member Michael Kilpatrick was elected as the vice-chair.

Sherry is a managing partner and works full time in the family business, Echelberger Construction, Inc. The company specializes in the commercial construction market and is licensed in six states.

Prior to moving to Georgia from Florida in 2008, Sherry was Vice-President of Sales for the roof coating division of Sherwin-Williams for 31 years.

Sherry and her husband Bill reside in Blue Ridge and have three children, six grandchildren, and seven great grandsons. Bill is the current Lieutenant Governor of Division 10 of Kiwanis, an organization also serving children and families.

Sherry joined the board of Fannin County Family Connection in January 2019.

“I came on board just in time to be involved in the search for and celebration of our new facility that opened in November 2019,” said Sherry. “It was amazing to see so many people come together with generous hearts to bring the new facility to life. The new facility has helped Fannin County Family Connection continue to touch so many lives in a positive way.”

As a board member, Sherry’s goal is to be aware of what is happening in the community and the effect it is having on the wellness and growth of our community’s children and families.

“As board members, we also need to be actively engaged with one another and our community’s collaborative partners to provide the resources to continue to be successful in our mission and meet as many needs as possible,” said Sherry.

“There are tremendous opportunities within Fannin County Family Connection for all of us to make a positive impact on our community,” Sherry continued. “The realization that the smallest act can make a huge difference in a child’s life is the best feeling ever. Sherry Morris and her team make their jobs look easy with huge smiles! They are an inspiration to us all,” she said.

When asked about her favorite moment as a volunteer, Sherry said it was when she volunteered for the Coats for Kids coat drive, a partnership opportunity with The News Observer.

“Seeing the excitement of children choosing coats for themselves was so rewarding,” said Sherry. “Best feel-good moment ever. It just makes you want to do more.”

When asked to share something that most people do not know about her, Sherry shared this about her family.

“I grew up as an only child only to find at 40 years of age that I have two full sisters, 4 half-sisters and 3 half-brothers,” she said. “I learned firsthand many of the struggles that children and families are facing.”

If you are trying to decide if volunteering at Fannin County Family Connection is right for you, Sherry has this message: “Come in and give it a try! There are so many areas for volunteering at Fannin County Family Connection,” she said. “You’ll be greeted by smiling faces, kind hearts and work with people who want to make a difference in this community. It is contagious and you’ll be hooked!”

And if you need help: “That’s why we’re here,” said Sherry. “We work hard to determine what the needs of the community are and provide those services to those who need it. We want to help you so please reach out to us,” she concluded.